Senior Land Rights & Acquisition Negotiator

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

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