- Salary
- $77k – $119k
- Location
- Remote - USA, United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- Workday
Description
Company Description
Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.
Position Overview
The Project Manager, LH Site Acquisition and Permitting reports to the Manager of LH Site Acquisition and Permitting and is responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of site acquisition, due diligence, design coordination, and permitting for ILA (Intermediate Line Amplifier) facilities. This role ensures sites are secured, vetted, and permitted in alignment with program schedules, budgets, and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
Site Acquisition
Identify potential sites for ILA deployment in alignment with network planning requirements
Support and lead negotiations for land purchases and lease agreements
Coordinate preparation and execution of acquisition documents
Develop and maintain site acquisition trackers and status updates
Prepare deal summaries and support internal approval processes
Due Diligence & Design Coordination
Manage site due diligence activities including:
Title review
Surveys
Zoning and land use analysis
Environmental assessments
Utility availability
Coordinate with engineering and construction teams on site layout and constructability
Ensure site designs align with company standards and jurisdictional requirements
Permitting
Manage the permitting process across local, state, and federal jurisdictions
Prepare and submit permit applications
Track permit status and proactively manage timelines
Coordinate responses to agency comments and resubmittals
Engage with jurisdictions and stakeholders to facilitate approvals
Program Execution
Manage project schedules, budgets, and forecasts for assigned sites
Provide regular status updates including risks, issues, and mitigation plans
Support weekly and monthly program reporting (KPIs/KGPs)
Ensure compliance with company standards, processes, and documentation requirements
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Coordinate and manage vendors including site acquisition firms, environmental consultants, and permitting specialists
Ensure vendor performance aligns with expectations and contract requirements
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, construction, legal, and finance teams
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Three to seven (3–7) years of experience in site acquisition, permitting, or infrastructure deployment
Experience with land use, zoning, and permitting processes
Experience supporting land purchase or lease negotiations
Familiarity with telecom or infrastructure projects preferred
Environmental permitting experience is a plus
Skills & Competencies
Project management and organization
Negotiation and coordination skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management
Ability to manage multiple sites/projects simultaneously
Problem-solving and risk mitigation
Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Success Metrics:
Site acquisition cycle time
Permitting cycle time
On-time delivery of sites to construction
Budget adherence at the project level
Reduction in permitting resubmittals
Quality and completeness of site documentation at handoff
Estimated base salary range: $77,100 - $118,600 USD/annually
The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.
Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
Benefits, Rewards & Wellness
- Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
- Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
Zayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
