Site Acquisition Associate (Pa)

Project Associate

The Project Associate role is designed to build versatile company leaders by providing cross-functional experience through two rotations within the Project side of NB+C. Each rotation lasts three months and will walk Associates through both the Site Acquisition and Construction Management aspects of a project. These rotations are designed to build the business acumen and expertise that is imperative for success at NB+C. Associates will be led through this training program by two mentors who are subject matter experts in their fields.

The Project Associate will support the project team with varying degrees of direct project responsibilities while developing a baseline knowledge of the telecommunications site development process. Project work will focus on new site development of macro and small cell sites, the modification of existing telecommunications facilities, fiber optic networks, and other project types as required. Direct project responsibilities will focus on site selection and leasing activities, zoning and permitting, site surveys, walks and field visits, and construction oversight. Development of project skills will focus on the required interactions of all disciplines, project reporting, and understanding the entire telecommunications site development project cycle.

Overall Project Responsibilities:

• Assist with database management of both internal and external project schedules, data entry, report generation and distribution.
• Develop and maintain understanding of the current status of multi-discipline project deliverables.
• Report analysis, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Work in partnership with contributing team members, clients, utilities, municipalities, county managers, and other stakeholders to expedite project completion and approvals and ensure that the project pace is not impacted negatively by unnecessary delays.
• Report clear and complete status updates to internal managers.
• Maintain internal and client databases and project trackers as required within the project. Upload all project deliverables to internal and external databases as required.
• Overall project assistance.
• Represent NB+C in a professional manner when interacting with local authorities, external vendors, internal and external stakeholders, and clients.
• Receive adequate training every step of the way.

Permitting:

• Under direction and guidance of management and mentorship, utilize project documents to prepare, submit, track, and obtain zoning and permitting entitlements for the project scope of work.
• As the liaison between NB+C, our clients, and government entities, develop and maintain a positive working relationship with various local governmental offices and building officials.
• Communicate with local zoning and permitting authorities to understand the deliverable schedule and communicate proper forecasting to management.
• Report clear and complete status updates to internal and client managers as required within the project.
• Expedite approvals using industry and NB+C best practices.
• Maintain internal and client databases and project trackers as required within the project.
• Upload all project deliverables to internal and external databases as required.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate pass-through costs and responsibilities.

Site Acquisition:

• Assist in the identification and qualifications of candidates for the installation of new telecommunications facilities. Research property information to determine ownership and landlord representation. Coordinate qualification of candidates, as directed.
• Assist with and prepare client deliverable associated with candidate information package to include the results of property research, initial landlord conversations, and feedback from the multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist in the facilitation of ordering, tracking and delivery of due diligence reports, including construction design documents, title reports, legal reviews, tower applications, regulatory reports and any other identified requirement of the client or project team.
• Assist in and perform soft audits of existing telecommunications facilities to include a review of previous project documents, existing lease agreement and previous amendments.
• Help utilize project documents to prepare, submit, track and obtain landlord notice and consent to the project scope of work.
• Research property information as well as local zoning and permitting codes and requirements.
• Assist with the organization and preparation of all required permit application information and documentation.

Construction Management:

• Assist with physical site audits of existing or proposed telecommunications facilities in conjunction with a file review of previous project pictures and documents. Contribute to the project team by documenting and evaluating existing site conditions.
• Provide the A&E vendor with necessary site information/documentation in order to generate construction drawings and structural evaluations. Upon receipt of preliminary drawings, and following the project protocols, review versus scope of work and provide redline feedback. Work amongst the project team to ensure preliminary reviews occur timely and final documents are correct toward the scope of the project.
• Assist to complete all aspects of the client-specific bid process.
• Assist the NB+C construction manager to manage the general contractor throughout the duration of the build. Build tasks include, but are not limited to, confirmation of material order and delivery, creation of a build schedule, daily and post-install inspection for quality workmanship, and confirmation that the requested design is executed with no failing test results and ensuring client standards are met.
• Coordinate with the client and fellow team members to secure an approved outage for service affecting work.
• Following client guidelines, gather all required pictures and documents to contribute to the final closeout package.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree preferred
• 1-2 years of work experience in a professional environment
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work efficiently and independently, multi-task, meet stringent deadlines and achieve project goals
• Detail-oriented and possess strong follow-through skills
• Strong interest in learning the telecommunications industry
• Ability and willingness to travel locally