Assistant Acquisition Specialist - Land Services (Austin, TX)

Burns & McDonnell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include negotiating land rights, maintaining records, and ensuring safety compliance while escalating issues to senior staff as needed. Travel up to 50% to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent with 4 years related experience (or 2 years with Associate Degree) required.
• Real Estate License preferred but not required; licensing varies by state based on responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landowner outreach via phone, email, letters, and in-person visits.
• Support negotiation preparation by gathering property information, ownership records, and access requirements.
• Coordinate survey and construction access schedules with landowners and field teams.
• Negotiate land rights acquisitions.
• Deliver and collect routine land rights documents and agreements.
• Maintain accurate records of landowner contacts, access status, and documentation in tracking systems.
• Support execution, filing, and distribution of agreements under supervision.
• Escalate access issues or landowner concerns to senior staff as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree in Planning, Business, Real Estate

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

The Assistant Acquisition Specialist supports land rights and right of way activities by assisting with landowner outreach, access coordination, easement acquisition, and routine documentation. The Assistant Acquisition Specialist role works to help secure survey and construction access while maintaining accurate records and positive landowner relationships.

• Assist with landowner outreach, through phone calls, emails, letters, and in-person visits.

• Support negotiation preparation by gathering property information, ownership records, and access requirements.

• Coordinate survey and construction access schedules with landowners and field teams.

• Negotiate with landowners for the acquisition of land rights.

• Deliver and collect routine land rights documents and agreements.

• Maintain accurate records of landowner contacts, access status, and documentation in tracking systems.

• Support execution, filing, and distribution of agreements under supervision.

• Escalate access issues or landowner concerns to senior staff as needed.

• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and protocols.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 4 years related experience required or Associate Degree in a related field and 2 years related experience required or Bachelor Degree in Planning, Business, Real Estate, or a related field required

• Real Estate License preferred but no required. Licensing requirements may vary by State based on job responsibilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to travel to project sites, as required.

• Valid driver's license required.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Environmental Planning

Primary Location US-TX-Austin

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time