Telecom-Asset Management Leasing Specialist

Job Title: Asset Management Leasing Specialist (Telecom)

• Telecom, real estate, property management, title, or lease administration experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills required
• Frequent interaction with landowners and property representatives
• Base salary of $65,000 plus commission potential
• Top performers may earn an additional $40,000-$80,000 annually
• Office-based position; five days per week
• Flexible and collaborative work environment

Position Summary

The Asset Management Leasing Specialist is responsible for supporting business development initiatives related to the review, analysis, marketing, negotiation, and optimization of Company ground leases and amendment programs. This role focuses primarily on near-term lease opportunities, driving value through lease extensions, renewals, amendments, and strategic lease management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations involving:
• • Ground lease extensions
  • FTED renewals
  • Lease amendments, including compound expansions
  • Sublease consents
• Coordinate pricing and negotiations for ground lease expansions with subtenants while identifying opportunities to enhance portfolio performance.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with landowners, property representatives, and stakeholders to facilitate:
• • Lease approvals
  • Permit applications
  • Landlord authorizations
  • Execution of required documentation
• Review, analyze, and abstract lease agreements to identify business risks, operational challenges, and optimization opportunities.
• Drive lease optimization initiatives, including revenue-share reduction strategies, to improve asset value and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Legal, Due Diligence, Development, and Asset Management teams to support lease-related transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate recurring meetings with Development teams to evaluate assets identified for potential relocation or redevelopment opportunities.
• Prepare and present transaction summaries and deal packages for Investment Committee review and approval.
• Maintain accurate records and databases related to:
• • Landlord communications
  • Lease amendments
  • Optimization projects
  • Property and landlord contact information
• Analyze data and reporting from internal systems to identify trends, support decision-making, and improve leasing strategies.
• Ensure the accurate preparation, processing, and execution of lease-related documents, including:
• • Amendments
  • Consents
  • Add-land agreements
  • Permit documentation
• Support the Vice President of Asset Management and Director of Asset Management with special projects, portfolio initiatives, and departmental objectives.
• Assist with post-acquisition integration efforts by aligning newly acquired assets with Company standards and procedures.
• Monitor lease compliance and ensure all obligations, approvals, amendments, and consent documentation are properly maintained and executed.

The duties listed above are representative of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based position located at the corporate office.
• Minimal travel may be required.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience, preferably within commercial real estate, telecommunications leasing, or related industries.
• Two (2) or more years of experience reviewing, drafting, or working with legal and lease-related documents preferred.
• Experience negotiating leases, contracts, or property-related agreements strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of financial reporting, lease economics, rent structures, and charge activity reporting.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present recommendations and business cases to stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, manage deadlines, and work independently with limited supervision.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with changing priorities.