Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Land Acquisition Specialist (Right-Of-Way), ANS

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough."

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

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As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

THE WORK:

• You'll lead and supervise the acquisition of all types of real property interests, including permanent and temporary rights, permits, and expropriation agreements.

• You'll develop, implement, and oversee Property Acquisition strategies aligned with project scope, design requirements, organizational policies, and applicable legal principles.

• You'll review land requirements to ensure conformity with project objectives, regulatory frameworks, and property rights legislation.

• You'll manage land investigations, due diligence activities, and the coordination of property-related technical inputs.

• You'll act as a senior Land Agent, directly leading and supporting negotiations with landowners, municipalities, utilities, government agencies, and other key stakeholders.

• You'll advise and support negotiators on complex or sensitive acquisition files, including matters involving compensation and expropriation.

• You'll interface with clients, developers, contractors, and public authorities to support Transit-Oriented Communities and Transit-Oriented Developments (TOC/TOD) initiatives.

• You'll chair and participate in project meetings, stakeholder consultations, and coordination sessions.

• You'll collaborate closely with design, engineering, utilities, geotechnical, environmental, rail systems, architecture, and landscape architecture teams throughout project delivery.

• You'll review and oversee project design drawings to ensure alignment with approved Property Acquisition strategies and project requirements.

• You'll identify land-related risks and constraints and develop mitigation strategies to support project success.

• You'll mentor and develop team members on land acquisition best practices, investigations, negotiations, and stakeholder engagement.

• You'll assist in preparing and managing property acquisition budgets, including expropriation costs, contingencies, and potential claims.

• You'll prepare financial models, analyses, and cost estimates to support property acquisition planning and project feasibility assessments.

• You'll develop business cases and options analyses that clearly outline real estate impacts, risks, opportunities, and associated costs.

• You'll draft, review, and finalize reports, memoranda, presentations, correspondence, and property-related agreements.

• You'll organize and maintain property-related sections, schedules, and documentation within Project Agreements (PA).

• You'll create and implement project monitoring frameworks to track property acquisition activities, milestones, risks, and performance metrics.

• You'll guide staff in responding to RFIs, change requests, and client or contractor inquiries related to property acquisition matters.

• You'll support staffing requirements, contribute to team development initiatives, and foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

• Office-based or Hybrid (Travel may be required)

• With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

$175,000 - $250,000 a year

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HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Real Estate, Business Administration,

Urban Planning, or a related field (Equivalent combinations of education and professional experience will be

considered)

• Minimum 10 years of experience in land acquisition and real property

services for infrastructure or large-scale development projects

• Minimum 5 years demonstrating experience as a Land Agent, including negotiations, land

investigations, stakeholder engagement, and expropriation processes

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Recognized professional certification from one or more of the following:

• International Right-of-Way Association (IRWA)

• Ordre des Évaluateurs Agréés du Québec (OEAQ) o Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC)

• Membership in good standing with IRWA, OEAQ, and/or ECI

• In-depth understanding of real estate acquisition and expropriation processes, including compensation frameworks

• Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and manage sensitive stakeholder relationships

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear, audience-appropriate reports and presentations

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize risks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and solutions-focused

• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary technical environments

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