Director, Land Acquisition & Entitlement (North Carolina)

Overview

Lead land sourcing, acquisition, and entitlement for multifamily projects in NC.

Key Responsibilities

• land sourcing
• due diligence
• entitlement analysis
• zoning review
• cost estimation
• broker relations

Tasks

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

Requirements

• 8+ years
• real estate
• multifamily
• market analytics
• negotiation
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Real Estate development, including significant multifamily development experience. -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.

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Benefits

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

About Jpi

-Became a national force in multifamily real estate after growing from a regional developer. -Headquartered in Irving, Texas, and was acquired by Sumitomo Forestry America in December 2023. -Executes Class A projects that include garden‑style, wrap‑podium, high‑rise, senior and student living. -Provides end‑to‑end services such as development, construction, asset management, and investment capital management. -Focuses on key Sunbelt markets—Texas, Arizona, California, Florida—and select northeast metros. -Develops luxury multifamily communities, mixed‑use towers, and senior‑living sites.

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