Real Estate Specialist II (Sales)

Position Title: Real Estate Specialist II (P2)

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation's largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we're the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future.   Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.      

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we're an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.

Role

As a Real Estate Specialist (RES), you will play a key role in facilitating the seamless handling of order-related real estate transactions. You will be required to interpret, manage, negotiate, process and close essential Real Estate deliverables with a focus on an efficient and predictable experience for our partners and customers. The RES will focus on ensuring accuracy and completeness of critical data related to Crown's assets by reviewing and interpreting real estate documents. Operating within a designated geographical area, you will collaborate closely with colleagues and cross-functional business partners to promptly address any real estate issues, while adhering to Crown policies and minimizing the potential for any litigation exposure.

Responsibilities 

• Review and interpret various Real Estate documents to certify accuracy and completeness of critical site and lease information in applicable company databases, including but not limited to, CCI Sites/Readiness/BPM/LRM/Microsoft SharePoint.
• Drive large volume projects with varying levels of urgency and complexity while providing timely updates, accurate forecast dates and detailed, action-oriented notes to stakeholders and customers; escalate matters, when needed, to ensure timely completion of all projects and tasks.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of real property rights and interests, especially related to complex or multi-tiered agreements.
• Review Tenant/Customer and Crown drawings, structural analysis and current lease/easement entitlements to ensure compliance when an order is received.
• Review and process orders within cycle time guidelines, securing deliverables as needed and removing restrictions that could impact the customer's tower/rooftop space.
• Negotiate and obtain required consents, landowner jurisdiction form signatures, and additional land as quickly as possible and within cycle time expectations.
• Provide current status reports to management and customers on a recurring basis.
• Communicate with and resolve property owner issues, while improving the quality of our relationships with property owners.
• Ensure all status updates, notes, and pertinent documents are properly scanned into CCISites.
• Manage projects to maximize the portfolio return on investment, inclusive of conducting effective customer negotiations.
• Formulate and understand financial information from projects impacting financials, ground leases, and customer agreements.
• Resolve all other real estate matters including, but not limited to, encroachment claims, landowner demands, purported defaults, access and utility easement relocations.
• Engage and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, including our legal teams, to standardize and align processes and organizational objectives around business needs.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and drive, as well as the ability to work well with diverse teams.
• Ability to produce, interpret, and communicate key metrics and milestones across various lines of business and levels of the organization.
• Effectively communicate and work with internal and external partners on property questions and issues.
• Ensure that all appropriate real estate due diligence and transaction documentation is properly reviewed, executed, and integrated as appropriate.
• Oversee outside vendor partners, including attorneys, environmental engineers, title companies and surveyors to ensure transactions close on time, on budget, and in compliance with appropriate quality control/risk expectations.
• Ensure system data and tools are properly used, updated, and accurate
• Comply with all Crown Castle policies and procedures

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Real Estate, or equivalent work experience; or
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school will be considered in lieu of experience
• Real Estate license preferred but not required

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• Three (3) or more years of real estate experience
• Wireless industry experience preferred but not required
• Project management experience preferred but not required

Expectations

• Ability to comprehend and interpret contracts and agreements
• Ability to read & translate land surveys, construction drawings, legal descriptions, title, zoning ordinances, municipal processes & other legal documents
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong financial acumen
• Strong strategic mindset
• Strong ability to manage ambiguity
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and work independently
• Ability to problem solve and provide solution alternatives
• Ability to be agile and adjust priorities with changing needs of the business
• Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives, while upholding Crown's Purple Values
• Strong Microsoft Office acumen

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: Supervisor Real Estate

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  On Mondays and Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home.  There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel. 

The pay range offered for this position is $31.01-42.64 hourly. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees will also receive a minimum of 18 days of paid time off each year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site (crowncastle.com/careers) to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.

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