Land Acquisition Manager

David Weekley Homes • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

David Weekley Homes is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to join our Indianapolis Division. This role plays a key part in identifying, analyzing, and acquiring land and lot opportunities that support our new community growth and long-term success. This individual will work closely with the Division and Regional Leadership to source deals, complete underwriting, and manage the full process from pursuit to launch.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in land acquisition, development, analysis, or brokerage.
• Strong knowledge of local real estate markets and trends.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with GIS and Zonda a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (real estate, finance, or related field).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with developers, brokers, builders, engineers, and other industry partners.
• Lead and support deal pursuits, including LOIs (Letters of Intent), negotiations, and contract reviews with the Land and Legal teams.
• Evaluate financial proformas and market data to determine project viability.
• Collaborate with Entitlements, Finance, and Purchasing teams to ensure accurate assumptions and smooth execution.
• Conduct site visits, market research, and competition studies to support new community approvals.
• Help develop short- and long-term land strategies with Division and Regional Leadership.

Benefits

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k and discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
• New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
• College Scholarship Program
• Community Outreach
• Sabbaticals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees