Land Acquisition Manager

$100,000 - $125,000/Yr

Unclassified - Greenville, SC

Full-time

Greenville, SC

About the position

We are seeking an experienced Land Acquisition Manager for our Greenville, SC market. This role is crucial for sourcing, assessing, and negotiating land acquisition deals for residential development. The ideal candidate will have a background in real estate entitlements or development deals, with a focus on land acquisitions. The Land Acquisition Manager will play a key role in shaping the future of residential development in Greenville, SC, and will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with landowners, brokers, developers, and professional organizations. This position requires a strong understanding of the land acquisition process, including due diligence, negotiation, and market analysis. The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate with internal design and development teams on master planning and manage entitlement needs while preparing financial proformas for land acquisition viability. In this role, the Land Acquisition Manager will also conduct market analysis and prepare reports for properties under consideration, oversee feasibility studies, and manage land acquisition approval submissions. The position demands a proactive approach to monitoring market activity for pricing, value, and absorption, as well as assisting with property rezoning and community planning. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining inventory reports, critical dates, contract summaries, and periodic market analysis to ensure informed decision-making in land acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Source and assess land acquisition opportunities through tax maps and networking.
• Develop and maintain relationships with landowners, brokers, developers, and professional organizations.
• Perform due diligence, including land planning, environmental, utility, and title analysis.
• Negotiate prices and contracts, prepare Letters of Intent, and manage closing documents.
• Coordinate with internal design and development teams on master planning.
• Manage entitlement needs and prepare financial proformas for land acquisition viability.
• Conduct market analysis and prepare reports for properties under consideration.
• Oversee feasibility studies and land acquisition approval submissions.
• Monitor market activity for pricing, value, and absorption.
• Assist with property rezoning and community planning.
• Maintain inventory reports, critical dates, contract summaries, and periodic market analysis.

Requirements

• Experience in real estate entitlements or development deals.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to develop relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in land planning, due diligence, and market analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with internal teams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.