Director, Land Acquisition & Entitlement (North Carolina)

Description

• Ensure business plan alignment with acquisition targets.
• Establish community programming to support entitlements.
• Administer hard cost questionnaires for cost estimation.
• Develop entitlement strategies and schedules.
• Build and maintain broker relations.
• Screen land at a macro level, including sub-market analysis and ranking.
• Manage entitlement projects, including mapping, hearings, and CEQA compliance as required.
• Source land opportunities and track systematically.
• Apply rule-of-thumb analysis for quick viability checks.
• Secure zoning and entitlement approvals.
• Submit applications for bonds and tax credits.
• Coordinate proposals for internal committee reviews.
• Conduct entitlement feasibility analysis.
• Conduct site searches and review land deals for initial feasibility.
• Kick off the concept design process for potential projects.
• Negotiate land purchases, including LOI preparation and contract finalization.
• Provide entitlement consultation to teams and partners.
• Lead the investment committee review for approval of land acquisitions.
• Perform zoning and code analysis to assess regulatory fit.
• Define the entitlement process and political landscape.
• Oversee due diligence, including budget validation and third-party reports.
• Negotiate and execute partnership MOUs.
• Screen land at a micro level, focusing on site-specific factors.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in entitlements, executing development opportunities, working with capital partners, market analytics, asset management, property operations, and strong negotiation skills.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Urban Planning, Accounting, Real Estate, Engineering, Math or related field required. Graduate degree and/or relevant professional certifications encouraged.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Real Estate development, including significant multifamily development experience.

Benefits

• Phone Reimbursement
• Competitive Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work – 2023
• 401(k) with Company Match (Up to 5% Match)
• 4 Weeks PTO for All New Associates (Pro-Rated by Hire Date)
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• 11 Holidays and 8 Early Release Days
• Associate Referral Bonuses
• Comprehensive training and development
• Land Acquisition and Entitlement

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance