Land Representative (Acquisition Specialist)

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC•Columbus, OH

About The Position

RES is looking for a Land Representative II to join our team. As a Land Representative II at RES, you will lead and execute land acquisition and property evaluation activities that support ecological restoration, water quality, and conservation projects. You’ll independently manage landowner relationships, conduct deeper feasibility and valuation work, negotiate more complex transactions, and drive contracts and due diligence activities through closing—partnering closely with internal teams across Project Management, Legal, Operations, and Sales. This role is ideal for someone who has experience in land acquisition or real estate sales, enjoys negotiating and solving deal roadblocks, and is ready to own transactions from early evaluation through closing. Your work directly enables restoration at scale. Every property you help secure supports projects that restore wetlands, improve water quality, and protect habitat. You’ll own end-to-end transactions. From feasibility and valuation through negotiation, contracting, and closing—this role is designed for increased autonomy and responsibility. You’ll solve real problems. Title issues, access constraints, and contracting roadblocks are part of the work—and you’ll be empowered to resolve them.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., real estate, business, environmental studies, or related field)
3+ years of experience in land acquisition, real estate, or land/real estate sales
Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe
Strong internet research skills and comfort navigating online county property records
Experience using mapping tools (e.g., Google Earth; GIS familiarity is a plus)
Working knowledge of land valuation concepts, real estate terminology, and deal structuring basics
Experience supporting land transactions through contracting, due diligence, and closing activities

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success negotiating more complex land deals (multiple stakeholders, unique terms, tighter timelines, etc.)
Ability to independently select and complete appropriate contract forms and resolve common contracting roadblocks
Experience identifying and helping cure title defects (or coordinating the path to resolution)
Experience negotiating or securing additional access (temporary/permanent easements, access agreements, etc.)
Experience with land or mineral transaction closings

Responsibilities

Lead and execute land acquisition and property evaluation activities that support ecological restoration, water quality, and conservation projects.
Independently manage landowner relationships.
Conduct deeper feasibility and valuation work.
Negotiate more complex transactions.
Drive contracts and due diligence activities through closing.
Partner closely with internal teams across Project Management, Legal, Operations, and Sales.
Research property records and review parcel mapping, site constraints, and ownership details to assess acquisition viability.
Prepare for landowner calls by outlining deal structure options, reviewing market indicators, or aligning internally on feasibility considerations.
Negotiate terms directly with landowners and external stakeholders.
Draft and complete appropriate contract forms.
Proactively resolve common contracting roadblocks to keep deals moving.
Support due diligence and closing efforts—identifying title defects, coordinating steps to cure them, and negotiating access needs when required.
Keep clear documentation in internal systems.
Communicate risks and recommendations to internal partners.
Help ensure land strategies align with the project’s restoration approach and long-term objectives.