Project Manager, Long Haul Site Acquisition and Permitting

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.

Zayo isseekingaProject Manager, Long Haul Site Acquisition and Permittingto be a critical member of the Long Haulproject team responsible for management of turnkey construction contracts. Our Project Manager, Long Haul Site Acquisition and Permittingutilizestight project controls and proactive problem solving toanticipateand mitigate issues and keep projects on time and on budget. The Project Manager, Long Haul Site Acquisition and Permittingmaintainstransparent and effective communications with stakeholdersand reports directly to theManager, Long Haul Site Acquisition & Permitting.

The team is open to this role working in a remote capacity in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end acquisition of real estate assets and property rightsrequiredfor the construction of telecommunications fiber optic facilities, including site identification, feasibility analysis, lease negotiations, easement acquisition, and property purchases.

• Coordinate site acquisition activities with engineering, construction, utility providers,permittingagencies, landowners, and legal teams to ensure project schedules, budgets, and deploymentobjectivesare achieved.

• Lead negotiations with property owners, municipalities, tribal authorities, federal agencies, and other stakeholders to secure site rights while minimizing project risk andmaintainingpositive business relationships.

• Oversee zoning, permitting, environmental, and regulatory compliance activities, including NEPA, Tribal, Wetlands, BLM, and local jurisdictional requirements, ensuring all project approvals are obtained on schedule.

• Develop, manage, and track project budgets, purchase orders, forecasts, and financial reporting while ensuring alignment with programobjectivesand cost controls.

• Produce andmaintainexecutive-level project reporting, including weekly status updates, project readouts, dashboards, and presentationsutilizingGoogle Slides, Google Sheets, Excel, Salesforce (SFDC), and SiteTracker.

• Utilize GIS and mapping tools, including Google Earth and related geospatial applications, to evaluate site suitability, support route planning,identifypermitting risks, andfacilitateproject execution.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects through all phases of the site acquisition lifecycle whilemaintainingdetailed project schedules, tracking milestones, resolving issues proactively, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience Highlights

• Experience supporting telecommunications infrastructure projects, including fiber optic networks, wireless facilities, fiber huts, power infrastructure, and related construction activities.

• Strong understanding of real estate contracts, easements, legal documentation, land use regulations, zoning requirements, and construction development processes.

• Advancedproficiencywith Salesforce (SFDC), SiteTracker, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Adobe Acrobat,DocuSign, and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and advanced reporting functions.

Key Responsibilities

Site Acquisition

• Identifypotential 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 andmaintainsite 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 federaljurisdictions

• Prepare andsubmitpermit applications

• Trackpermitstatus and proactively manage timelines

• Coordinate responses to agency comments and resubmittals

• Engage withjurisdictionsand stakeholders tofacilitateapprovals

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, andpermittingspecialists

• 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)

• (8-10) years of experience in site acquisition, permitting, or infrastructure deployment

• Experience with land use, zoning, andpermittingprocesses

• 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 communicationand 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

• Permittingcycle time

• On-time delivery of sites to construction

• Budget adherence at the project level

• Reduction inpermittingresubmittals

• 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.

Originally posted on Himalayas