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

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects • Boston, MA

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking an experienced Land Acquisition Specialist (Right-Of-Way) to join their team. This role involves developing and delivering infrastructure projects such as factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure. The team blends real-world experience with digital innovation and AI to transform how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed. The company emphasizes building for the future and outperforming norms. Benefits may vary by country and role, and candidates may be directed to apply through different Accenture legal entities.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Recognized professional certification from one or more of the following: International Right-of-Way Association (IRWA), Ordre des Évaluateurs Agréés du Québec (OEAQ), 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

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the acquisition of all types of real property interests, including permanent and temporary rights, permits, and expropriation agreements.
• Develop, implement, and oversee Property Acquisition strategies aligned with project scope, design requirements, organizational policies, and applicable legal principles.
• Review land requirements to ensure conformity with project objectives, regulatory frameworks, and property rights legislation.
• Manage land investigations, due diligence activities, and the coordination of property-related technical inputs.
• Act as a senior Land Agent, directly leading and supporting negotiations with landowners, municipalities, utilities, government agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Advise and support negotiators on complex or sensitive acquisition files, including matters involving compensation and expropriation.
• Interface with clients, developers, contractors, and public authorities to support Transit-Oriented Communities and Transit-Oriented Developments (TOC/TOD) initiatives.
• Chair and participate in project meetings, stakeholder consultations, and coordination sessions.
• Collaborate closely with design, engineering, utilities, geotechnical, environmental, rail systems, architecture, and landscape architecture teams throughout project delivery.
• Review and oversee project design drawings to ensure alignment with approved Property Acquisition strategies and project requirements.
• Identify land-related risks and constraints and develop mitigation strategies to support project success.
• Mentor and develop team members on land acquisition best practices, investigations, negotiations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist in preparing and managing property acquisition budgets, including expropriation costs, contingencies, and potential claims.
• Prepare financial models, analyses, and cost estimates to support property acquisition planning and project feasibility assessments.
• Develop business cases and options analyses that clearly outline real estate impacts, risks, opportunities, and associated costs.
• Draft, review, and finalize reports, memoranda, presentations, correspondence, and property-related agreements.
• Organize and maintain property-related sections, schedules, and documentation within Project Agreements (PA).
• Create and implement project monitoring frameworks to track property acquisition activities, milestones, risks, and performance metrics.
• Guide staff in responding to RFIs, change requests, and client or contractor inquiries related to property acquisition matters.
• Support staffing requirements, contribute to team development initiatives, and foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

Benefits

• 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.
• As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio or Washington as set forth below.
• Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
• Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior