Daniel Dean

Results-driven Telecom and Utility Land Agent with 25+ years of experience in site acquisition, right-of-way, zoning, permitting, and project management. Proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects from site identification through construction readiness. Skilled in lease negotiations, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional coordination to meet aggressive timelines.

Network Real Estate Specialist II (Contractor) at Verizon Wireless (via Ampcus) (2025-04 – Present)

• Lead end-to-end site acquisition activities for new wireless infrastructure deployments, from candidate identification through lease execution and construction readiness
• Perform comprehensive zoning and jurisdictional research to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, reducing approval delays and risk exposure
• Act as primary liaison between RF engineering, A&E firms, legal teams, and construction vendors to ensure seamless cross-functional coordination and milestone alignment
• Manage and track all leasing, zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes, proactively resolving issues to maintain aggressive deployment schedules
• Identify project risks early in the acquisition lifecycle and implement mitigation strategies to avoid delays in Notice to Proceed (NTP)
• Maintain accurate project documentation and status reporting in client systems, ensuring visibility and accountability across stakeholders

Land Agent II (Contractor) at Arizona Public Service (via O.R. Colan) (2023-11 – 2025-02)

• Researched land ownership and secured land rights for transmission and distribution projects
• Negotiated easements, permits, waivers, and right-of-way agreements
• Prepared legal documentation for government and private entities
• Ensured compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements
• Maintained project tracking and reporting via SharePoint

Site Development Project Manager (Contractor) at American Tower (via Hinge) (2021-11 – 2023-06)

• Managed full lifecycle of wireless infrastructure deployment across multiple markets
• Oversaw site acquisition, zoning, permitting, and construction readiness
• Tracked milestones from RFDS to NTP and reported project status
• Coordinated vendors, engineering teams, and stakeholders
• Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies

Site Acquisition Manager at Jacobs (2019-08 – 2021-10)

• Led site acquisition and lease negotiations for wireless deployments
• Managed zoning approvals and entitlement processes
• Prepared and submitted Site Candidate Packages (SCIPs)
• Coordinated with RF, engineering, and construction teams
• Supported public hearings and jurisdiction meetings

Senior Site Acquisition Specialist at Centerline Solutions, Inc. (2017-08 – 2019-06)

• Executed site acquisition and leasing activities for telecom projects
• Coordinated zoning and permitting processes
• Worked with cross-functional teams to meet deployment timelines
• Prepared and submitted Site Candidate Packages (SCIPs)
• Coordinated with RF, engineering, and construction teams
• Supported public hearings and jurisdiction meetings

Site Acquisition Specialist III at Pinnacle Consulting, Inc. (2016-06 – 2016-11)

• Supported wireless site acquisition and permitting activities
• Assisted with lease negotiations and zoning applications

Site Acquisition Consultant at Buell Consulting, Inc. (2009-07 – 2015-07)

• Managed site acquisition projects across multiple Midwest markets
• Negotiated leases and secured regulatory approvals
• Coordinated with engineering and construction teams
• Prepared and submitted Site Candidate Packages (SCIPs)
• Coordinated with RF, engineering, and construction teams
• Supported public hearings and jurisdiction meetings

A.A. in Business Administration – Minnesota West Community and Technical College