Land Acquisition Manager

Overview

Source and acquire land for single-family master-planned communities

Key Responsibilities

• feasibility analysis
• cost analysis
• stakeholder engagement
• zoning negotiation
• land negotiation
• opportunity identification

Tasks

-Evaluate the economic viability of projects; assist in preparing project feasibility studies and cost analyses -Foster professional relationships within the industry and community, such as with landowners, municipal officials, realtors/brokers, and developers -Negotiate zoning and planning issues with municipalities; coordinate work with the project engineer and municipalities -Negotiate with land/lot sellers on terms and conditions of contracts -Identify new residential development/lot purchase opportunities

Requirements

• land acquisition
• financial analysis
• market research
• microsoft office
• bachelor’s
• communication

What You Bring

-3-5 years of experience in residential land acquisitions/land brokerage -Knowledge of real estate planning and development, financial analysis, and market research -Strong verbal and written communication skills -An open mind for new ideas and creative methods -Outstanding organizational and time management skills -Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel -Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Urban Planning, or a related field

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Benefits

-A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and more!

About Southern Land Company

-Began crafting cohesive communities rooted in visionary design. -Headquartered in Nashville with regional offices in NYC, Plano, Denver, and Vallejo. -Specialize in land acquisition, entitlement, civil engineering, grading, utilities, roads, sidewalks, landscaping, and site infrastructure. -Portfolio includes master‑planned neighborhoods, single‑family and multifamily housing, mixed‑use, and hospitality developments. -Projects like Westhaven in Tennessee or The Laurel in Philadelphia blend urban design with hotel‑style amenities. -Build fiber‑optic infrastructure underground to maintain aesthetics and deploy curved, tree‑lined roads for visual appeal. -Only builds within its own master‑planned communities, ensuring design coherence across projects.

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