Sr. Director, Land Acquisition - Right of Way (ROW)

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Job Title : Sr. Director, Land Acquisition – Right of Way (ROW)

Department : ROW Fiber Optic Networks

Operating Unit : CNS

Employment Status : Salary (Exempt)

Primary Location : Denver, CO

Pay Range : $185k-$200k

CNS, a Congruex Company, is looking for a Sr. Director, Land Acquisition – Right of Way (ROW) to join our team. Learn more about our operating unit at : www.Congruex.com

Who Is Congruex

Congruex designs and builds broadband and wireless communications infrastructure. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.

We deliver turn-key network solutions under a single platform by aligning our engineering and in-market construction operating units. Our vision is to be the best end-to-end provider of network services in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do.

We are building tomorrow, together. Will you join us?

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Job Summary :

The Sr Director, Land Aquisition / Right-of-Way (ROW) - Fiber Optic Networks, is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing ROW appraisal, acquisition, land management, regulatory compliance, survey coordination, permitting, acquisition processes, asset management, GIS, and landowner relations for new and existing fiber optic infrastructure projects in support of fiber construction and maintenance. This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in telecommunications ROW, capable of managing complex negotiations, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and fostering positive community relationships. The leader will provide essential support to project teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective deployment and maintenance of Congruex's fiber projects assets.

Job Responsibilities (including, but not limited to) :

Strategic ROW Acquisition & Negotiation :

• Develop and implement comprehensive ROW acquisition strategies and intended outcomes for the scope, schedule, budget, and quality tailored for fiber optic network expansion and maintenance.
• Serve as the primary lead for acquiring property and rights-of-way, negotiating and securing any state and local licensing, access agreements, easements, permits, and other land-use documents necessary for conduit, and fiber construction and deployment.
• Lead negotiations with private landowners, commercial businesses, utilities, municipalities, and federal / state / county agencies for the purchase, lease, or use of property and rights-of-way.
• Provide support in the development of the Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Review and approve acquisition terms, ensuring alignment with project budgets, schedules, and legal requirements.
• Oversee the preparation, execution, and recordation of all necessary legal instruments and ensure timely compensation payments, including collaboration with legal partners.
• Able to lead complex negotiations, contract formation and contract negotiations
• Demonstrated expertise in interpreting legal documents, title research, and land agreements.
• Ability to read and interpret land prints and documents that outline the legal boundaries, dimensions, and features of a property

Land Management & Compliance :

Team Leadership & Development :

Stakeholder Relations & Issue Resolution :

Process Improvement & Technology Utilization :

Qualifications & Skills :

Why Work At Congruex

No matter what role you play, you are an important part of the One Congruex Family. We offer :

The Fine Print :

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.