Build-Ready Lots Lead – Land Acquisition & Development (Atlanta)

Skillforce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aggressive bonus structure

On-site Atlanta office

Job summary

Skillforce in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Land Acquisition & Development Manager to oversee residential land projects from initial acquisition through entitlement and build-ready lots. The role blends land acquisition, due diligence, entitlement management, and horizontal development.

The ideal candidate is a strong negotiator and relationship builder who can manage budgets, consultants, and development schedules.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of residential land acquisition or related real estate experience.
• Proven ability to source and close land transactions, incl. off-market deals.
• Knowledge of zoning, entitlements, due diligence, site development.
• Ability to evaluate lot yield and development costs.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and pursue residential land opportunities, including off-market properties.
• Build relationships with landowners, brokers, attorneys, engineers, municipalities, developers, and other industry contacts.
• Evaluate land opportunities for lot yield, development costs, feasibility, and projected returns.
• Negotiate purchase prices, terms, contingencies, and closing timelines.
• Manage LOIs, contracts, title, surveys, and closing activities.
• Lead due diligence, including zoning, environmental, geotechnical, wetlands, floodplain, utilities, and site feasibility.
• Manage rezoning, plats, site plans, variances, permits, and other entitlement requirements.
• Coordinate civil engineers, surveyors, planners, and other consultants.
• Bid and manage site contractors and horizontal development work.
• Oversee grading, utilities, roads, drainage, clearing, and other site improvements.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, change orders, inspections, and overall quality.
• Deliver completed, build-ready lots to the construction team.
• Maintain accurate acquisition pipelines and provide regular updates on deals, budgets, schedules, and risks.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Budget management

Project management

Due diligence

Real estate knowledge

Job description

Skillforce in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Land Acquisition & Development Manager to oversee residential land projects from initial acquisition through entitlement and build-ready lots. The role blends land acquisition, due diligence, entitlement management, and horizontal development.

The ideal candidate is a strong negotiator and relationship builder who can manage budgets, consultants, and development schedules.