Land Rights & Access Specialist

Burns & McDonnell; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Staff Acquisition Specialist in Akron, OH to support landowner outreach, land rights acquisition, and access coordination for survey and construction needs. The role negotiates routine land rights agreements and ensures proper execution and documentation.

You will collaborate with landowners, survey crews, and construction teams to resolve access constraints, maintain records, and prepare progress reports while adhering to safety policies and company standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent with 8 years related experience or an Associate/Bachelor degree with relevant years.
• Experience negotiating agreements or working directly with property owners is required.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organization and documentation abilities.
• Ability to travel to project sites and a valid driver’s license are required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation experience

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Tracking systems

Travel ability

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree in Planning/Business/Real Estate

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Staff Acquisition Specialist in Akron, OH to support landowner outreach, land rights acquisition, and access coordination for survey and construction needs. The role negotiates routine land rights agreements and ensures proper execution and documentation.

You will collaborate with landowners, survey crews, and construction teams to resolve access constraints, maintain records, and prepare progress reports while adhering to safety policies and company standards.