Director of Land Acquisition

D.I. Management, LLC • Dallas, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Dalfen Industrial is seeking an experienced Land Acquisitions Director to join its growing deployment team in Dallas, TX. The Development Sourcing Officer will be responsible for identifying and securing ground-up industrial development opportunities and will report to senior leadership.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in industrial real estate development, land acquisition, or ground-up development sourcing
• Proven track record identifying and closing land sites for speculative or build-to-suit industrial development
• Established relationships with equity partners, institutional capital sources, and development joint venture partners
• Deep knowledge of the Dallas–Fort Worth industrial land market; familiarity with broader Sun Belt markets a plus
• Strong underwriting and financial modeling skills; proficiency in Excel required, Argus a plus
• Ability to operate independently, move quickly on opportunities, and manage multiple deals simultaneously
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience at a recognized industrial developer strongly preferred
• Degree in Real Estate, Finance, or related field preferred
• Argus a plus

Responsibilities

• Proactively source land and development sites for ground-up industrial projects across target markets, with a primary focus on the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and Sun Belt
• Build and manage a deep pipeline of on-market and off-market land opportunities through broker, landowner, and market relationships
• Leverage existing equity partner relationships to structure and present development opportunities for joint venture and co-investment consideration
• Conduct site-level feasibility analysis, including zoning, entitlements, infrastructure, and preliminary underwriting
• Prepare investment memos and present opportunities to senior leadership and capital partners
• Coordinate with internal development, construction, and capital markets teams through the pre-development and closing process
• Monitor competitive land activity, market fundamentals, and submarket trends to identify emerging opportunities
• Represent company at industry events, with the brokerage community, and among landowner networks

What This Job Offers

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