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

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

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.

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.

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 valuateurs Agrs du Qubec (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

$175,000 - $250,000 a year Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

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