Strategic Land Rights & Access Specialist (50% Travel)

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

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.