Senior Director of Land Acquisitions

Thompson Thrift • Dallas, TX

18d

About The Position

As Senior Director of Land Acquisitions, you will play a critical leadership role in advancing Thompson Thrift’s multifamily development objectives throughout Texas. This position is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and facilitating land acquisitions while helping build and sustain a strong, forward-looking pipeline across major and emerging Texas markets.
Why Thompson Thrift?
Thompson Thrift is an integrated, full-service real estate company engaged in the development, construction, leasing, and management of high-quality multifamily communities nationwide. We’re committed to building exceptional places — and developing the people who make them possible.
At Thompson Thrift, you’ll find:
Values-Driven Culture — Excellence, Service, and Leadership guide everything we do
Career Growth — Training, mentorship, and long-term development opportunities
Work-Life Support — Competitive benefits, flexibility, and wellness programs
Real Impact — Hands-on involvement in industry-leading multifamily projects
Your Role as Senior Director of Land Acquisitions
The Senior Director, Land Acquisitions is focused on accomplishing the company’s annual multifamily real estate development objectives, with a primary emphasis on strengthening and expanding the Texas development pipeline. This leader works closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate land opportunities, oversee financial underwriting, and facilitate the creation of comprehensive capital packages for lenders and prospective investors.
This role combines market expertise, financial rigor, and team leadership to ensure Thompson Thrift maintains a disciplined, well-positioned pipeline of multifamily land opportunities across Texas.
Why This Role Matters
The Senior Director of Land Acquisitions plays a pivotal role in shaping Thompson Thrift’s long-term growth strategy in Texas. By helping build and maintain a disciplined, high-quality land pipeline, this leader directly influences the company’s ability to deliver exceptional multifamily communities and achieve sustained expansion in one of the nation’s most competitive development markets.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by strengthening Texas market presence, driving strategic land acquisitions, and supporting the continued growth of a nationally respected multifamily real estate platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field required
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in real estate financial analysis, multifamily development, or land acquisitions
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in multifamily land development or as a multifamily and/or land broker or in a comparable land-focused role
• Demonstrated experience supporting or building a forward-looking multifamily development pipeline
• Experience negotiating LOIs and Purchase Agreements
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling
• Strong understanding of multifamily site selection, underwriting, and market feasibility analysis
• Ability to operate independently while managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong negotiation skills and relationship-building capabilities
• Collaborative leader with the ability to mentor and develop team members
• High level of integrity, urgency, and results orientation

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Argus and other real estate analytics tools preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to source, evaluate, and advance multifamily land opportunities across Texas, with a clear focus on pipeline growth
• Oversee the creation of comprehensive investor and lender financing packages for prospective development projects
• Develop and manage detailed financial pro forma investment models for both new and existing multifamily deals
• Support and, when appropriate, lead site selection efforts for new multifamily development projects
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with land brokers, landowners, and key market stakeholders throughout Texas
• Obtain and analyze market data for existing and prospective deals, including rental comps, occupancy trends, new construction activity, employment statistics, demographic data, and retail drivers
• Gather and evaluate national multifamily housing market data to inform regional strategy
• Prepare market summary reports and investment presentations for internal leadership and external capital partners
• Participate in regularly scheduled development meetings, providing strategic input and market insights
• Manage, mentor, and develop professional team members and entry-level managers within the land acquisitions function
• Support negotiation of Letters of Intent (LOIs) and Purchase Agreements to secure high-quality land positions
• Drive process improvements and underwriting consistency to support scalable growth in Texas

Benefits

• Values-Driven Culture — Excellence, Service, and Leadership guide everything we do
• Career Growth — Training, mentorship, and long-term development opportunities
• Work-Life Support — Competitive benefits, flexibility, and wellness programs
• Real Impact — Hands-on involvement in industry-leading multifamily projects

What This Job Offers

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