Land Acquisition Development Manager

Wendover Management • Altamonte Springs, FL

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About The Position

Find the sites. Shape the vision. Build what’s next for Wendover. At Wendover Housing Partners, we do more than acquire land—we identify opportunities that become thriving communities where people and potential can flourish. Guided by our Wendover commitment, our work goes beyond buildings. We invest in neighborhoods, elevate resident experiences, and expand access to quality, affordable housing across Florida. We’re seeking a Land Acquisition Development Manager who brings strategic insight, strong analytical skills, and a mission-driven mindset to grow Wendover’s development pipeline. If you thrive on uncovering new opportunities, navigating complex due diligence, and building relationships with landowners, brokers, municipalities, and business partners, we’d love to meet you. The ideal candidate is proactive, precise, collaborative, and energized by shaping the earliest stages of impactful, purpose-centered projects. If you’re ready to help secure the sites that become tomorrow’s communities, this role is for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Finance, Architecture, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in land acquisition, residential development, or real estate development.
• Strong understanding of land planning, zoning, entitlements, and Florida development processes.
• Experience with affordable or workforce housing, LIHTC, and public funding programs.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to evaluate feasibility and model development scenarios.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• A mission-aligned mindset and passion for shaping communities with purpose and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Land Identification & Opportunity Sourcing · Identify land opportunities through broker relationships, community contacts, ownership outreach, and market intelligence. · Track trends in growth markets and emerging areas aligned with Wendover’s development strategy. · Maintain a robust acquisition pipeline and proactively advance high-priority opportunities.
• Site Evaluation & Due Diligence · Conduct feasibility assessments, preliminary site plans, and density/yield studies. · Partner to coordinate due diligence including surveys, environmental assessments, geotechnical reviews, utilities, and zoning verification. · Evaluate parcel characteristics, development risks, infrastructure needs, and entitlement complexity. · Collaborate with internal and external partners (architects, engineers, surveyors) to determine project viability.
• Financial Analysis & Deal Structuring · Develop and review initial financial models, site budgets, and early-stage pro formas. · Model acquisition scenarios, development assumptions, and deal structures to guide go/no-go decisions. · Support early financing strategy for LIHTC, SAIL, SHIP, HOME, HUD programs, and Florida funding opportunities.
• Acquisition Strategy, Negotiation & Contracting · Lead negotiations with sellers, brokers, and landowners to secure favorable deal terms. · Prepare and manage letters of intent (LOIs), purchase agreements, and contract timelines. · Coordinate legal review and ensure all agreements meet corporate, financial, and operational standards.
• Entitlement, Zoning & Land-Use Approvals · Support entitlement pathways, including zoning changes, comp plan amendments, variances, and site plan approvals. · Coordinate with municipalities, counties, planning staff, and regulatory agencies. · Track requirements, prepare submittals, and assist with presentations at public meetings or hearings.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management · Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, community partners, landowners, and consultants. · Support community outreach, neighborhood meetings, and early engagement efforts. · Facilitate strong collaboration across internal teams—from development and finance to design and construction.
• Project Coordination & Internal Reporting · Track acquisition milestones, critical dates, and contract contingencies. · Conduct site visits and provide up-to-date assessments to project leadership. · Prepare internal reports, investment summaries, opportunity memos, and pipeline updates.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Medical Insurance: Wendover covers 90% of the associate-only premium up to a select plan level Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) for HDHP plans Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental and emotional well-being
• Time to Recharge Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Additional time off for community engagement or personal development
• Financial & Lifestyle Perks 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% company match up to 3% of your salary Rent Discounts at select Wendover communities Ongoing Learning & Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities for Career Advancement and Leadership Growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees