Land Acquisition Manager - Precedent Land Company

The Employee Experience Team • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing residential land opportunities across Texas, while leading market analysis, financial underwriting, and due diligence to support strategic investment decisions. This role also involves managing key stakeholder relationships, presenting acquisition strategies to leadership, and maintaining visibility into the land pipeline and portfolio performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in land development, urban planning, business, finance or other related field
• 5+ years of experience working with a land development or homebuilding company

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and track residential land acquisition opportunities across Texas, including monitoring regional land transactions, interpreting zoning and land use regulations, and conducting competitive market and feasibility analyses.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with landowners, brokers, consultants, municipalities, utility districts, and other key industry partners to source opportunities and support project execution.
• Lead underwriting efforts for potential acquisitions, including preparation of market studies, financial pro formas, and investment narratives to support acquisition decisions and maximize asset performance.
• Manage comprehensive due diligence processes, including environmental, title, survey, utility, drainage, geotechnical, and regulatory reviews to ensure risk mitigation and project viability.
• Prepare and present Investment Committee materials, including executive summaries, market overviews, site visuals, and financial analyses for both new acquisitions and ongoing projects.
• Maintain and update land pipeline reports, lot contract summaries, and community-level pro formas to provide ongoing visibility into portfolio performance and business planning.

Benefits

• Exclusive discounts through our Employee Home Ownership Program.
• Support for your wellbeing through our employer-sponsored benefits.
• Employer sponsored 401(k) plans to help you invest in your future.
• Ongoing support for continuing education and opportunities for learning and development to help you grow your career.
• Engaging social events throughout the year to celebrate our team.
• Recognition of achievements and milestones every step of the way.
• A company that values your time outside of work just as much as your time spent at work.

What This Job Offers

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