Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
Strategic Land Acquisition and Facilities Manager - East (Edinburg, TX)
Lead land acquisition and facilities management for large border security project
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead acquisition of large real‑estate parcels critical to the program’s infrastructure goals. • Coordinate with DHS, USACE, and other government agencies to collect acquisition data and resolve challenges. • Develop and implement strategies for complex issues such as eminent domain and owner negotiations. • Collaborate with Parsons operational teams in DC and Centreville, VA to identify land‑related risks and create mitigation plans. • Align acquisition activities with overall project schedule and program objectives. • Provide expert guidance on real‑estate transactions, legal considerations, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸land acquisition
- ▸agency coordination
- ▸negotiations
- ▸risk mitigation
- ▸schedule alignment
- ▸regulatory compliance
What You Bring
Parsons is seeking a Land Acquisition and Facilities Manager with extensive experience in land acquisition to support a major infrastructure project tied to United States border security programs. The role involves leading real‑estate acquisition efforts, collaborating with agencies such as DHS and USACE, and providing owner‑agent construction management services that include program management, risk management, scheduling, cost estimating, and quality assurance. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DHS suitability determination. It is part of Parsons’ corporate team, which has been shaping defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets for over 80 years. • U.S. citizenship and eligibility for DHS suitability determination. • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or a related field. • 10+ years of experience in real‑estate and land acquisition management for infrastructure projects. • Strong knowledge of eminent domain and real‑estate transaction processes. • Proven leadership across all phases of real‑estate and facilities management. • Experience with project scheduling, cost estimating, and capital‑project management. • Familiarity with federal government processes and regulations, especially DHS and USACE. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. • Certifications such as IFMA CFM, FMP, or PMP (desired). • Proficiency with GIS for land‑acquisition analysis. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for liaison with agencies, owners, and internal teams. • Experience using project‑management tools like MS Project or Primavera P6. • Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive program success.
Requirements
- ▸u.s. citizenship
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸10+ years
- ▸gis
- ▸ms project
- ▸pmp
Benefits
Parsons offers best‑in‑class benefits—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, an ESOP, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays—and is committed to employee wellbeing, equal opportunity, and continuous growth. • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, ESOP, 401(k), life insurance, flexible schedules, and holidays.
Work Environment
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