Site Acquisition Specialist - 100% Remote (Southern California market)

Job Title: Site Acquisition Specialist – Southern California Market (100% Remote)

Location: Remote – Must reside in California (Southern California strongly preferred)
Pay Rate: $38.46 – $40.87/hr (~ $80,000 – $85,000 annually)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, flexible start times (as early as 6:30 AM)
Travel: Not required
Type: W2 Contract (Estimated 2+ years)
Background Check: 7 years
Drug Screen: 10-panel (including marijuana – no exceptions)

Position Summary:
Seeking a skilled Site Acquisition Specialist to support new wireless telecom site builds and modification projects in the Southern California market. This role requires cradle-to-grave ownership of site acquisition efforts, including candidate selection, leasing, tower owner applications, zoning, and permitting. Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume project environment and be familiar with California local markets and AT&T-specific systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full lifecycle of 50+ new site builds (NSBs), from search ring to construction handoff
• Perform site candidate selection, lease negotiation, zoning, and permitting
• Handle high-volume modification projects and associated acquisition tasks
• Coordinate and manage tower owner applications and process workflows
• Request and process purchase orders, check requests, and related documentation
• Read and understand engineering design drawings; order required deliverables
• Track, forecast, and report status of all sites internally and to the client
• Coordinate with landowners and stakeholders during lease negotiations
• Submit finalized lease documents with deal summaries
• Navigate and manage client-specific portals, databases, and approval systems
• Maintain detailed records via shared tracking systems for internal and client reporting
• Attend virtual meetings and provide updates as required
• Supervise vendors or self-perform site acquisition tasks
• Ensure compliance with jurisdictional zoning codes and permitting requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of related experience in wireless telecom site acquisition
• Experience managing new site builds (NSBs) in the Southern California market
• Familiarity with AT&T SAQ processes, including IWM and LMPS systems
• Understanding of tower loading, lease reviews, and design drawings
• Able to manage high volumes of sites in a fast-paced project environment
• Strong working knowledge of SoCal municipalities and local zoning timelines
• Comfortable with both vendor management and self-performance
• U.S. Citizen or authorized to work for any U.S. employer without visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience:

• AT&T new site build projects (WABA, MNP, or similar)
• Right-of-way, small cell, or wireless telecom project experience
• Experience with telecom leasing and permitting across California jurisdictions

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Feel free to also contact Mollie Karns directly at mkarns@selectek.net | 678-335-6114