Senior Acquisition Specialist - Land Services (Denver, CO)

Summary

Senior Acquisition Specialist - Land Services

Denver, CO

Job: Environmental Planning

Primary Location: Denver, CO

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 264906

The Senior Acquisition Specialist leads land rights acquisition andaccess 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.

Qualifications

• 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, Real Estate, or a 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.

Compensation

$115,000.00-121,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. Burns & McDonnell's PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Additionally, as part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Description

Senior Acquisition Specialist - Land Services

Denver, CO

Job: Environmental Planning

Primary Location: Denver, CO

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 264906

The Senior Acquisition Specialist leads land rights acquisition andaccess 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.

Qualifications

• 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, Real Estate, or a 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.

Compensation

$115,000.00-121,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. Burns & McDonnell's PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Additionally, as part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans