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Land Acquisition Professional

$24 - $27 per hour

JCG Land Services, Inc.

Ready for a Career Change?

Do you:
  • Enjoy meeting new people?
  • Want a career where no two days are the same?
  • Prefer being out in the field instead of stuck behind a desk?
  • Have a positive attitude and strong people skills?
If so, we want to hear from you.

Build a More Reliable Tomorrow with JCG Land Services

JCG Land Services is hiring a full-time Acquisition Specialist to help secure property rights and leases for power development and infrastructure projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys relationship-building, problem-solving, travel, and meaningful work that directly supports critical infrastructure projects.

What You'll Do

As an Acquisition Specialist, you'll work directly with landowners, clients, and project teams to support infrastructure development projects across the midwest.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Building strong relationships with landowners and industry partners
  • Negotiating easements, property acquisitions, and access rights
  • Coordinating between clients and property owners throughout projects
  • Evaluating and negotiating crop and property damages
  • Helping coordinate property access for construction and maintenance
  • Maintaining accurate parcel and landowner records
  • Reading and explaining project plans to landowners
  • Tracking project progress and task completion
What We're Looking For

Required:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and active auto insurance
  • Willingness to travel overnight 2-3 days per week
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail and professionalism
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to obtain Notary Public designation
Preferred (But Not Required):

Experience in:
  • Agriculture
  • Construction
  • Sales
  • Real Estate
  • Land Acquisition
  • Customer Service
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in:
  • Business
  • Ag Business
  • Real Estate
  • Marketing
  • Or a related field
Compensation & Benefits
  • $24.00 - $27.00/hour (based on experience)
  • Mileage reimbursement at $0.725 per mile
  • Daily per diems
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Company-provided office equipment
  • Paid travel expenses
  • Full benefits package including:
    • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Professional development opportunities
    • 5% company 401(k) match
    • And more
Why Join JCG?

At JCG Land Services, we offer:
  • Career growth opportunities
  • A supportive, casual work environment
  • Meaningful work with real-world impact
  • Variety, independence, and flexibility
  • A team-focused culture built on professionalism and integrity

If you enjoy building relationships and working with a wide variety of people, this could be the career for you.

JCG Land Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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