Staff Acquisition Specialist - Land Services - (Tucson/Phoenix, AZ)
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LocationUS-AZ-Tucson
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience4+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
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High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 8 years related experience
Associate Degree in a related field and 6 years related experience
Bachelor Degree in Planning, Business, Real Estate, or a related field and 4 years related experience
Experience negotiating agreements or working directly with property owners
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
Valid driver's license required
Real Estate License preferred but not required
Ability to travel to projects sites, as required
Skills
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
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Conduct direct landowner outreach to explain project scope, access needs, and schedules.
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Negotiate routine right of way, easement, license, and temporary construction access agreements.
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Coordinate survey and construction access with landowners, survey crews, and construction teams.
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Resolve access constraints related to site conditions.
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Execute land rights agreements and ensure proper signatures, distribution, and recordkeeping.
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Maintain accurate land rights tracking logs, contact records, and access status updates.
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Prepare routine reports on outreach progress, executed agreements, and outstanding access issues.
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Support on-site access coordination during active survey activities.
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Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies and protocols.
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Performs other duties as assigned
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Complies with all policies and standards
Requirements
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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
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Experience negotiating agreements or working directly with property owners required
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Real Estate License preferred but not required. Licensing requirements may vary by state based on job responsibilities.
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Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
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Proficiency with tracking systems.
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Ability to travel to projects sites, as required.
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Valid driver’s license required.
About the company
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.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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