Mgr-Network Real Estate

A career with Verizon Wireless is not like a career anywhere else. Our dynamic, innovative, high-growth environment, combined with a genuine desire to make success achievable at work and in life, translates into award-winning training and benefits, a strong commitment to diversity, and exceptional opportunities for professional growth for every member of the Verizon Wireless team. A respected industry leader, Verizon Wireless is home to the most reliable network, quality products and services, and customer service that is second to none. As we work to stay at the leading edge technologically, we remain committed to offering customers across the U.S. the most reliable service on the nation's best wireless voice and data network, and offering employees unlimited opportunities to excel. Job Description Mgr-Network Real Estate p { font-size: 11px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 12px; } Responsibilities Responsible for overall management of all network real estate activities and staff. Responsible for efficient, least-cost acquisition of real estate property for development of cell sites and/or mobile switch centers supporting overall network goals. Responsible for initial site search, review of required land use/zoning requirements, negotiation and consummation of contract/lease terms with property and/or structure owners, and securing necessary land use approvals from governing authorities. Responsible for all Real Estate related issues and lease amendments supporting embedded base projects including site relocation, antenna configuration changes, generator additions, etc. Act as liason between prospective landlords and the Verizon Wireless network team (System Performance, Engineering & Operations) throughout the site development process. Responsible for preparation of contract/lease documents. Coordinates with local counsel and other internal and external organizations to secure any and all necessary approvals. p { font-size: 11px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 12px; } Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience. 6+ years Telecommunications site management experience as well as professional real estate license or equivalent certification. Knowledge of land use and zoning procedures, real estate acquisition and finance. Strong negotiation, presentation, and written skills required in order to effectively deal with governmental authorities and realize competitive lease rates with property owners. Ability to manage multiple tasks and multiple projects simultaneously. Provide guidance and direction to multiple internal employees and external professionals (site acquisition, architects, engineers, land planners, attorneys other consultants) toward fulfillment of Verizon Wireless network goals and objectives. Strong interpersonal people skills required including ability to interact with all levels within the organization in a professional manner. Excellent verbal and written communication required. Ability to work decisively with minimal supervision and direction in a dynamic results oriented team work environment. Previous management experience required. We are an equal opportunity employer m/f/d/v. It takes dedicated, hard-working people like you to provide the nation's best, most reliable wireless network. That's why we offer some of the best benefits around. And the best part is, the day you start is the day your medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation, training and tuition reimbursement benefits start.We also know how important work/life issues are in today's marketplace. And we reward you with competitive time off and employee assistance programs so you can manage work with the rest of your life. We are an equal opportunity employer. m/f/d/v Career Video http://www.view-career-video.com/videos/vzw/ Careers Site http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/aboutUs/careers/index.jsp Privacy Statement