Land Acquisition & Development Manager

Skillforce•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Skillforce is partnering with a fast-growing developer to hire a Land Acquisition & Development Manager in Atlanta, Georgia. This in-person role oversees residential land projects from initial acquisition through entitlement and development to delivery of build-ready lots. It combines land acquisition, relationship development, due diligence, entitlement management, and horizontal development. The position calls for a strong negotiator and relationship builder who can also manage budgets, consultants, contractors, and development projects. The compensation is up to $120,000, with an aggressive bonus structure. The role is based in the Atlanta office.

Requirements

3–7+ years of experience in residential land acquisition, land development, homebuilding, or related real estate.
Proven experience sourcing and closing land transactions, preferably including off-market deals.
Knowledge of zoning, entitlements, due diligence, site development, and horizontal construction.
Ability to evaluate land deals and understand lot-yield and development-cost projections.
Strong negotiation, communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
Self-motivated, with strong follow-through and the ability to manage multiple projects.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally.

Nice To Haves

Established relationships with landowners, brokers, developers, and municipal contacts in Georgia or Florida.
Experience presenting to planning commissions, city councils, or county boards.

Responsibilities

Source and pursue residential land opportunities, including off-market properties.
Build relationships with landowners, brokers, attorneys, engineers, municipalities, developers, and other industry contacts.
Evaluate land opportunities, including lot yield, development costs, feasibility, and projected returns.
Negotiate purchase prices, terms, contingencies, and closing timelines.
Manage letters of intent, contracts, title, surveys, and closing activities.
Lead due diligence, including zoning, environmental, geotechnical, wetlands, floodplain, utilities, and site feasibility.
Manage rezoning, plats, site plans, variances, permits, and other entitlement requirements.
Coordinate civil engineers, surveyors, planners, and other consultants.
Bid and manage site contractors and horizontal development work.
Oversee grading, utilities, roads, drainage, clearing, and other site improvements.
Manage project budgets, schedules, change orders, inspections, and overall quality.
Deliver completed, build-ready lots to the construction team.
Maintain accurate acquisition pipelines and provide regular updates on deals, budgets, schedules, and risks.