Staff Acquisition Specialist - Land Services (Richmond, VA)

Burns & McDonnell; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Planning professional to manage landowner outreach, negotiate rights-of-way, and coordinate access for survey and construction activities in the Richmond, VA area. This full-time role requires strong communication, organizational, and tracking skills.

The position offers significant interaction with property owners, survey crews, and construction teams, with travel to project sites as needed and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent with 8 years related experience OR Associate Degree with 6 years OR Bachelor Degree in Planning, Business, Real Estate, or related field with 4 years related experience.
• Experience negotiating agreements or working directly with property owners.
• Real Estate License preferred but not required; licensing requirements may vary by state based on job responsibilities.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with tracking systems.
• Ability to travel to project sites, as required.
• Valid driver’s license 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 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

Skills

Negotiating agreements

Communication skills

MS Office

Travel availability

Tracking systems

Driver's license

Education

Real estate/planning degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Description

• 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-VA-Richmond

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 265171

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