Staff Acquisition Specialist - Land Services (Orlando, FL)

Burns & McDonnell; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Acquisition Specialist to manage landowner outreach, negotiate rights, and coordinate access for land acquisition, survey, and construction projects in the US. The role requires collaboration with owners, survey teams, and field crews to ensure timely access and proper documentation.

The position emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and adherence to safety policies, with travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating agreements or working directly with property owners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in common office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support landowner outreach, land rights acquisition, and access coordination for land acquisition, survey, and construction operations.
• Negotiate routine right of way, easement, license, and temporary construction access agreements.
• Coordinate survey and construction access with landowners, survey crews, and construction teams.
• Execute land rights agreements with proper signatures, distribution, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain land rights tracking logs and contact records and provide routine progress reports.
• Assist on-site access coordination during active survey activities.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies and protocols.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Documentation

Tracking systems

Travel readiness

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in Planning, Business, Real Estate, or related field

Associate degree in related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

The Staff Acquisition Specialist supports landowner outreach, land rights acquisition, and access coordination activities to support land acquisition, survey, and construction operations. The Staff Acquisition Specialist role negotiates routine land rights agreements, coordinates property access, and ensures accurate execution and documentation in accordance with project requirements.

• 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 proper signatures, distribution, and recordkeeping.

• Maintain accurate 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 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 8 years related experience required or Associate Degree in a related field and 6 years related experience required or Bachelor Degree in Planning, Business, Real Estate, or a related field and 4 years related experience required

• Experience negotiating agreements or working directly with property owners 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.

• Ability to travel to projects 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

Req ID: 265175

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-AJS #LSV N/A