Land Access & Rights Acquisition Specialist

Burns & McDonnell; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance and disability

Paid time off

401(k) retirement program

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Acquisition Specialist to support landowner outreach, land rights acquisition, and access coordination for survey and construction projects.

You will negotiate routine right of way and easement agreements, coordinate access with landowners and crews, maintain records, and prepare progress reports. The role requires travel to project sites and a valid driver’s license, with strong communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating agreements or working with property owners.
• Licensing: Real Estate license preferred but not required.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct direct landowner outreach to explain project scope and access needs.
• Negotiate routine right of way, easement, license, and temporary access agreements.
• Coordinate survey and construction access with landowners and crews.
• Resolve access constraints related to site conditions.
• Execute land rights agreements and ensure signatures and records.
• Maintain accurate land rights tracking logs and contact records.
• Prepare routine reports on outreach progress and issues.
• Support on-site access coordination during active survey activities.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Travel ability

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Planning, Business, Real Estate, or related

Associate degree in related field

High School Diploma/GED with 8 years related experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Tracking systems

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Acquisition Specialist to support landowner outreach, land rights acquisition, and access coordination for survey and construction projects.

You will negotiate routine right of way and easement agreements, coordinate access with landowners and crews, maintain records, and prepare progress reports. The role requires travel to project sites and a valid driver’s license, with strong communication and documentation skills.