Vice President of Land Acquisition

Stanley Martin Homes • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

A day in the life of a Vice President of Land Acquisition involves guiding the search for new communities while keeping the company’s long-term goals at the center of every decision. The day often includes reviewing and updating land reports to track current and future lot inventory, meeting with landowners, brokers, builders, and other industry partners to gather market insights, and evaluating opportunities through underwriting and proforma analysis. From sourcing land to negotiating contracts, the role requires steady coordination, clear communication, and a focus on due diligence as feasibility studies and approval documents move forward for corporate review. Throughout the day, the Vice President represents the company with professionalism, maintains a strong commitment to safety, and works to ensure each potential acquisition supports the broader business plan—all while upholding Stanley Martin’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

• College degree preferred
• Experience managing team members and guiding careers of Analysts and Managers
• Strong experience in providing land acquisition and development services for residential homebuilders
• Highly skilled and proven results in developing landowner relationships
• Highly knowledgeable in due diligence and feasibility study processes
• General negotiating, contracting and legal skills
• General understanding of finance and risk management

Responsibilities

• Guiding the search for new communities
• Reviewing and updating land reports to track current and future lot inventory
• Meeting with landowners, brokers, builders, and other industry partners to gather market insights
• Evaluating opportunities through underwriting and proforma analysis
• Sourcing land
• Negotiating contracts
• Ensuring each potential acquisition supports the broader business plan

Benefits

• Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed
• Employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options
• 401(K) with up to $5K employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 3 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
• Free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure)
• 6 days of paid sick leave
• No-cost coverage for identity theft or travel mishaps
• Great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home
• Discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services
• Cell phone service discounts through Verizon
• Advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
• Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree