Senior Acquisition Specialist - Land Services (Orlando, FL)

Burns & McDonnell; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Orlando, FL, is seeking an Environmental Planning professional to lead landowner outreach and negotiate rights-of-way, easements, and access agreements for complex projects. You will serve as the primary escalation point for disputes and schedule conflicts.

You will build transparent relationships with landowners, coordinate with Project Engagement teams on community-sensitive acquisitions, review land rights documentation, and mentor junior staff while ensuring policy and

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating agreements or working directly with property landowners.
• Real Estate license preferred but not required; licensing varies by state.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead landowner outreach and negotiation efforts for complex projects.
• Negotiate advanced ROW, easement, license, and access agreements involving unique conditions or constraints.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for landowner disputes, access challenges, and schedule conflicts.
• Lead and cultivate professional, transparent, and consistent relationships with landowners, while promoting alignment with project commitments and organizational standards.
• Review and approve land rights documentation and tracking records for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure landowner interactions are professional, transparent, and consistent with project commitments.
• Coordinate with Project Engagement teams on community sensitive acquisition efforts.
• Support audits and internal reviews related to acquisition activities.
• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced staff.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Documentation

Tracking systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate/Bachelor related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

• Lead landowner outreach and negotiation efforts for complex projects.

• Negotiate advanced ROW, easement, license, and access agreements involving unique conditions or constraints.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for landowner disputes, access challenges, and schedule conflicts.

• Lead and cultivate professional, transparent, and consistent relationships with landowners, while promoting alignment with project commitments and organizational standards.

• Review and approve land rights documentation and tracking records for accuracy and completeness.

• Ensure landowner interactions are professional, transparent, and consistent with project commitments.

• Coordinate with Project Engagement teams on community sensitive acquisition efforts.

• Support audits and internal reviews related to acquisition activities.

• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced staff.

• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies and protocols.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 12 years related experience required or Associate Degree in a related field and 10 years related experience required or Bachelor Degree in Planning, Business, Real Estate, or a related field and 8 years related experience required

• Experience in negotiating agreements or working directly with property landowners required

• Real Estate License preferred but not required. Licensing requirements may vary by state based on job responsibilities.

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

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

• Proficiency with tracking systems.

• Advanced knowledge of land rights processes, documentation, and access coordination.

• 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-FL-Orlando

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 50 % of the Time