Senior Acquisition Specialist - Land Services (Bismarck)

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The Senior Acquisition Specialist leads land rights acquisition and access coordination efforts for complex projects. The Senior Acquisition Specialist role facilitates advanced negotiations,

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The Senior Acquisition Specialist leads land rights acquisition and access coordination efforts for complex projects. The Senior Acquisition Specialist role facilitates advanced negotiations, resolves escalated landowner issues, and ensures compliant access for project activities.

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.

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

Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.

We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.

At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.

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