Site Acquisition Manager, Permit at ATC Nigeria

SUMMARY

• The Site Acquisition Manager, Permit is responsible for managing all project activities to ensure the process of obtaining all regulatory permits for site build is smooth and effective for all site builds.
• The Site Acquisition Manager, permit works closely with the Regulatory and Property team to ensure objectives are achieved for ATC Projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Effective self-leadership as an individual contributor in a high-performance environment.
• Coordination of project towards obtaining regulatory permits.
• Develop a schedule for project completion.
• Review the project schedule with the regulatory and property team and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required.
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
• Effective project budget control.
• Monitor and ensure internal processes, policies, and SLAs are followed to guarantee that approvals, Licenses, and Permits are expeditiously obtained for site build.
• Act as the primary interface between the Property Team and Regulatory team to ensure smooth delivery of the permitting program.
• Responsible for effective quality control of project delivery of the permitting program.
• Ensure project delivery within the scheduled time.
• Effective management of project risk, report project risk triggers and advise on preventive action plans.
• Ensure project documents are complete, up-to-date, and properly secure.
• Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The employee shall comply with the provisions of health, safety, and environment legislation in Nigeria, and shall also comply with ATC Nigeria’s policies and procedures including occupational health and safety and wellness policies, and any modifications to any policy that may be introduced from time to time.
• All employees must live ATC Core Principles and work proactively in a customer-related way in accordance with adopted procedures and best practices.
• To work cooperatively with colleagues and external stakeholders to promote ATC Nigeria’s business objectives.
• To ensure that confidentiality is respected and maintained always.
• To perform any other duty as directed by line management.

OTHER:

•  Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Excellent financial and budgetary skills
• Intermediate to expert-level Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Projects, and PowerPoint skills
• Proven ability to manage and foster relationships with teammates
• Demonstrate effective time management.
• Advanced working knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Law & Practice and NCCA Guidelines and Permitting regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents; legal descriptions, surveys, block plans, ground leases, easements, purchase contracts, etc.
• Sound technical knowledge in site acquisition for Telecom infrastructure business/real estate
• Ability to work with functional groups and different levels of employees throughout the ATCNigeria organization to effectively and professionally achieve business results
• Strong follow-up skills; ability to organize applicable department timelines and follow up on internal and external customer needs as needed
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively
• Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed-upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong track record of building and maintaining solid relationships with both internal and external customers and vendors.
• Self-motivated, able to work both independently to complete tasks and respond to the department as well as collaborating with others to utilize resources and knowledge in identifying quality solutions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of first degree or its equivalent from a reputable Institution
• 5 or more years of experience in working with the regulatory and permitting industry
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience or more in a Telecommunication or Infrastructure Company, with direct involvement in permitting and regulatory activities.
• Previous experience working in a project management environment shall be a distinct advantage.