Director of Land Acquisition - Greenville SC / Columbia SC
About The Position
This is an exceptional opportunity for a land acquisition professional with strong market knowledge, established industry relationships, and a proven track record of securing residential development opportunities. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, hard-working leader who enjoys building relationships, pursuing opportunities, and helping establish a successful presence in a new market from the ground up. We are looking for someone who thrives at setting ambitious goals, taking initiative, working independently, and delivering results, while creating new opportunities and driving growth throughout the Greenville and Columbia markets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Real Estate, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in land acquisition, land development, or real estate, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of land use planning, zoning, entitlements, and government permitting processes.
- Proven track record of successful land negotiations and acquisitions.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interpret real estate contracts, zoning regulations, engineering reports, and development plans.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Experience with market research, financial modeling, and proforma budgeting.
- Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the company’s land acquisition strategy in alignment with organizational growth plans.
- Identify, evaluate, and secure high-value land opportunities through relationships with landowners, brokers, developers, and municipal partners.
- Negotiate lot sales with, and maintain relationships, with home builders (customers).
- Oversee comprehensive market research, including employment trends, demographic shifts, competitive analysis, and regional sales performance.
- Direct feasibility assessments, due diligence, and preliminary land planning to determine project viability.
- Provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership regarding land positions, market entry, and long-range planning.
- Direct the preparation, negotiation, and execution of land acquisition agreements, purchase contracts, and related legal documentation.
- Collaborate with internal and external legal counsel to ensure all contracts protect company interests and meet regulatory standards.
- Manage complex negotiations involving multiple stakeholders, financial structures, and long-term development considerations.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Land Acquisition team, providing guidance on strategy, negotiations, and professional growth.
- Oversee preparation of Land Acquisition Request packages and present recommendations to executive leadership for approval.
- Partner with land development, entitlement, construction, finance, and executive teams to ensure seamless transition from acquisition to development.
- Maintain detailed documentation and reporting for all land acquisition activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
