Full-Time
Ground Lease Buyout Specialist
Diamond Communications
51-200 employees
Offers wireless infrastructure, tower development, acquisitions
No salary listed
Springfield, NJ, USA
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Bachelor's
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- The candidate must be comfortable with a high volume of phone-based communication, including frequent inbound and outbound calls.
- The candidate must have strong phone etiquette and customer service skills.
- The candidate must have excellent communication skills.
- The candidate must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously.
- The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- The candidate must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- The candidate must have high attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Maintain regular and consistent contact with property owners to gauge interest in ground lease buyouts or extensions.
- Negotiate lease buyout terms with landowners, attorneys, and other parties.
- Ensure that the pricing template model and site summary are completed by internal teams for management review.
- Facilitate the buyout process from start to finish with property owners, legal teams, and management to ensure timely and efficient transaction closings.
- Develop and execute strategies for ground lease buyouts in alignment with corporate goals.
- Identify high-priority sites for potential buyouts and assess financial implications and benefits.
- Manage and address internal customer service concerns from property owners, escalating issues as necessary.
- Act as the primary point of contact for landowners, property managers, legal representatives, and management teams.
- Communicate with management to negotiate mutually beneficial terms while adhering to company policies.
- Address concerns or disputes during negotiations and provide resolutions.
- Collaborate with legal teams to ensure all agreements comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Review and interpret ground lease agreements and related documents to identify opportunities for buyout or renegotiation.
- Ensure that all buyout agreements are executed and documented in accordance with company policies.
- Maintain accurate records of negotiations, contracts, and transactions related to ground lease buyouts.
- Update and manage databases to track buyout progress, status, and outcomes.
- Ensure that all documentation is organized and accessible for audit and compliance purposes.
- Stay informed on trends in the telecommunications real estate market and changes in legislation that may impact ground leases.
- Identify new opportunities for cost savings or risk mitigation related to lease buyouts.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- A bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or a related field.
- Understanding of ground lease agreements, telecommunication infrastructure, and industry regulations.
- Experience in real estate management, lease negotiations, or telecom site management.
Diamond Communications provides wireless infrastructure solutions across the United States. It supports wireless carriers by delivering tower development, land acquisition, and active tower operations to expand coverage and capacity. It also runs the Diamond Tower Developer Partnership Program, which blends capital and management expertise with local tower know-how to help tower developers grow faster. The company monetizes wireless assets by offering lease rights to owners in exchange for immediate cash or periodic payments, and by engaging in tower acquisitions. Its revenue comes from tower development, acquisitions, and lease agreements. Unlike many peers, it pairs financial and managerial support with local relationships through the partnership program and offers flexible payout options to lease owners. The overarching goal is to enable reliable nationwide wireless connectivity by building, acquiring, and monetizing tower assets for carriers, developers, and public entities.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$20M
Headquarters
Camden, New Jersey
Founded
2005
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Diamond launched Nebraska ConnectNE on June 24, 2026, expanding school-site deal flow.
- Diamond’s Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Nebraska partnerships widen repeatable national distribution channels.
- Diamond controls 2,358 sites backing securitization, giving it inventory for colocation and acquisitions.
What critics are saying
- Diamond’s $738 million ABS and $1.6 billion Melody acquisition elevate refinancing pressure in 2026.
- Diamond’s school-district pipeline depends on NASB, FSBA, and TASB renewing programs next year.
- Carrier capex shifts or delayed permits can strand sites, crippling Diamond’s lease-dependent revenue model.
What makes Diamond Communications unique
- Diamond pairs school-board access with carrier marketing through ConnectED programs.
- Diamond monetizes landowners through immediate lease buyouts and flexible payout structures.
- Diamond combines tower development, acquisitions, and colocation across major U.S. wireless markets.
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↑ 7%New program seeking to bring increased connectivity to North Carolina School districts. UPDATE The North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA) has launched a new wireless infrastructure program with its exclusive provider Diamond Communications, aiming to enhance cellular connectivity for North Carolina public schools and the local communities. Diamond recently completed a similar agreement with the Florida School Boards Association having already established relationships with school board associations in Texas, Pennsylvania and Nebraska. "Recognizing the growing need for reliable connectivity in North Carolina, we are very excited to launch our new program, ConnectED. As North Carolina's population continues to grow, the increasing demand on cellular networks can create connectivity challenges for schools and their surrounding communities, especially during emergencies," said NCSBA Executive Director Leanne Winner. "Placing wireless infrastructure on school properties can help to strengthen network coverage and provide more reliable service where it is needed most while generating revenue for the school," said Winner. Diamond and the ConnectED program will help to identify carrier coverage gaps, market school properties, and develop sites for wireless infrastructure on district-owned land, all at no cost to the school districts. School districts will have the benefit of improved connectivity and the potential of generating revenue for their schools. "We are looking forward to working with NCSBA to help North Carolina's school districts improve wireless connectivity" said Peter Woodbury, President of Strategic Partnerships at Diamond Communications "ConnectED will support student learning, enhance safety for the districts and provide the districts and neighboring communities access to more reliable communication. Through this partnership, Diamond and NCSBA will educate schools on program options and benefits while offering carriers a more direct path to expanding connectivity." Data shows that approximately 64 percent of school districts in North Carolina have at least one major carrier with unreliable coverage. Across North Carolina, school districts are placing greater emphasis on reliable cellular connectivity to support daily campus operations and emergency response needs. Strong connectivity, according to studies, helps ensure smooth, uninterrupted communication among staff, students, and families. As coverage quality is often shaped by the location and capacity of nearby infrastructure, partnering with an experienced wireless infrastructure provider to market district properties to multiple carriers may help schools strengthen connectivity throughout the campus and surrounding communities.
Florida School districts partner with Diamond Communications on ConnectFL. The Florida School Boards Association, Inc. (FSBA) announced Monday it is partnering with Diamond Communications, headquartered in Delray Beach, FL, to introduce a new initiative aimed at expanding and improving cellular connectivity across Florida's school districts. The program, known as ConnectFL, is designed to enhance wireless coverage on school campuses while creating new revenue opportunities for participating districts. "As districts continue to grow and rely more heavily on digital tools, strong and reliable connectivity is a necessity," said Andrea Messina, Chief Executive Officer of Florida School Boards Association. "Most importantly, strong connectivity is critical for safety and security purposes and to support our districts' increased reliance on digital tools. We are excited to bring ConnectFL to our member districts and support the technological needs of growing communities." Florida's population growth has led to connectivity challenges for schools and surrounding communities. Data shows that approximately 60% of school districts in Florida have at least one major carrier with unreliable coverage. Reliable cellular service is essential not only for day-to-day operations but also for emergency response, enabling consistent communication between school staff, students, families, and first responders. To help address these challenges, FSBA and Diamond Communications developed ConnectFL, an initiative designed to improve wireless coverage on school campuses while creating new revenue opportunities for participating districts. "We are thrilled to be working with FSBA," said Ed Farscht, CEO at Diamond Communications. "Connectivity in and around schools has never been more important for educational and safety reasons, and we are excited to work with school districts to improve wireless coverage. This program will offer a streamlined approach to identify, market, and develop sites for wireless infrastructure. Working together, we will accelerate the process from start to finish, benefiting school districts and increasing certainty for wireless carriers." ConnectFL reflects a shared commitment by FSBA and Diamond Communications to support Florida school districts as they plan for future growth and evolving communications needs. By bringing together industry expertise and trusted educational leadership, the program helps districts evaluate opportunities for strategic wireless infrastructure investments that can create lasting benefits for students, educators, and communities across Florida.
Nebraska schools partner with Diamond Communications on ConnectNE. The Nebraska Association of School Boards reports it has launched ConnectNE, a new initiative with Diamond Communications to improve cellular connectivity for school districts across the state. The program will help districts identify coverage gaps and market school-owned land for new wireless infrastructure, potentially generating revenue while improving service. Officials say about half of Nebraska districts currently experience unreliable coverage from at least one major carrier. "We are excited to work alongside NASB to help Nebraska's school districts improve cellular service," said Peter Woodbury, President of Strategic Partnerships at Diamond Communications. "Placing infrastructure on school properties allows for stronger, more dependable connectivity for students, educators, emergency responders and surrounding communities. This partnership gives districts a more efficient path to strengthen wireless coverage around their facilities. Together, Diamond and NASB will unlock new benefits for schools and provide carriers with a more dependable and predictable path to improved connectivity." Through the ConnectNE program, Diamond is charged with helping to identify carrier coverage gaps, market school properties, and develop sites for wireless infrastructure on district-owned land, all at no cost to the school districts. Leaders say stronger connectivity will enhance daily operations, emergency response, and communication between schools, families, and first responders, while expanding coverage to surrounding communities at no cost to districts. "We are very excited to launch our new program, ConnectNE. Reliable cellular service is critical, especially during emergencies, and through this initiative, districts can proactively market properties to the wireless carriers for the development of new communication towers. School Districts now have the opportunity to strengthen communication, support student learning, enhance safety in our schools and create opportunities to generate revenue from leasing district land for new communication towers or other infrastructure," said NASB COO Sallie Horky.
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