Director, Transactions Management

<p><b>JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way</b>.  </p><p></p><p>Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   </p><p></p><h1><b>Site Acquisition Manager (Entitlements & Environmental Due Diligence) at JLL</b></h1><p></p><p>Come help us build the future! We are looking for experts in site acquisition to find and acquire locations for TT&C sites to deliver Ground Gateway locations globally.</p><p> </p><p>In this role, you will work with our client on vetting, negotiating, and establishing land leases, teleports, and utilities, including land contracting, entitlements, and environmental due diligence. You will work with a team of like-minded professionals to carry out the operational aspects of the business and execute the contracts to complete the transactions.</p><p> </p><h1><b>SITE ACQUISITION MANAGER</b></h1><p>You are excited about negotiating complex and technical legal agreements, managing regulatory compliance to acquire land sites. You can work both dependably and interdependently across ambiguous situations. You possess the expertise and background necessary to evaluate optimal infrastructure supply options and solutions. You have a demonstrated ability to negotiate multiple contracts from a business and technical perspective. You also navigate the global real estate environment and technical challenges to acquire new land sites.</p><p>If you are excited about solving complex problems with innovative out-of-the-box creativity and meet the requirements below, apply today.</p><p> </p><h1><b>RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></h1><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Execute the strategic terrestrial site infrastructure plans for Infrastructure locations</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Navigate across all contracting, legal, regulatory, engineering, and technician teams to accomplish site acquisition</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Collaborate and advise on domestic and international business strategy to leadership</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Create and present client documents, presentations, and reporting</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Assess candidate ground station technical feasibility using established engineering tools and protocols to achieve site engineering requirements</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Execute contractual, legal, and regulatory review of ground station sites, including zoning compliance, land use entitlements, and environmental due diligence coordination</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Prepare and organize domestic and international regulatory body licensing paperwork with internal regulatory team and coordinate with third-party vendors supporting due diligence and permitting execution</p><p> </p><h1><b>QUALIFICATIONS:</b></h1><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Business or Engineering degree <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">(mechanical/electrical</span> engineering, finance, or business degree) or equivalent work experience</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> 5+ years of experience leading business development, procurement of highly engineered products or services, and financial analysis of complex business deals</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> 3+ years of real estate, land use, or entitlements experience</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Ability to prepare, review and negotiate global deal structures</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Ability to negotiate complex legal agreements, terms, and conditions in conjunction with legal counsel.</p><p> </p><h1><b>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</b></h1><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Certified in program management</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Experience with permit tracking platforms or project management tools</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Ability to prepare, review and negotiate global deal structures across a global team</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> 2+ years of regulatory experience</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Familiarity with environmental due diligence processes, including Phase I ESAs and environmental risk screening</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Detail oriented, organized, and able to deliver results expediently with a high sense of urgency</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Self-starting, able to identify areas for improvement with minimal direction</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Strong communication skills, both written and verbal</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Strong technical aptitude and analytical skills</p><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·       </span> Skilled at sales, or eager to learn</p><p></p><p>This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b><span>Estimated compensation for this position:</span></b></p><p></p>150,000.00 – 175,000.00 USD per year<p></p><p><i>This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.</i></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Location:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Remote –Olympia, WA<p></p><p>If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!</p><p><br><b>Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:</b></p><p></p><p>JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:</p><ul><li style="text-align:left"><p>401(k) plan with matching company contributions</p></li><li style="text-align:left"><p>Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care</p></li><li style="text-align:left"><p>Paid parental leave at 100% of salary </p></li><li style="text-align:left"><p>Paid Time Off and Company Holidays</p></li><li style="text-align:left"><p>Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">you're pursuing.</span></p><p></p><p></p><p><i><b>JLL Privacy Notice</b></i></p><p>Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. 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