Land Acquisition Development Manager
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
- Site Evaluation & Due Diligence
- Financial Analysis & Deal Structuring
- Acquisition Strategy, Negotiation & Contracting
- Entitlement, Zoning & Land-Use Approvals
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
- Project Coordination & Internal Reporting
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
