Director, Land Acquisition

Brookfield Residential Land Services LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Career development

Volunteer hours

Parental leave

Family planning

Job summary

Brookfield Residential Land Services LLC seeks a Director of Land Acquisition to lead sourcing, underwriting, negotiation, and execution of opportunities across the Dallas–Fort Worth market. You will partner with executive leadership to drive strategy while guiding due diligence, financial analysis, and deal execution.

You will oversee pro-forma modeling, market analyses, and LOIs; coordinate with Investments Team and cross-functional partners to ensure timely closings and strong returns.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in Land Acquisition, Project Management and/or Forward Planning.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, urban planning or others.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills both verbal and written.
• Financial modeling and analysis experience.
• Strong organizational skills in thought and process.
• Highly accurate and precise; extremely organized.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages financial analysis of development and investment opportunities, including detailed pro-forma and financial models.
• Oversees detailed proforma assumptions to support modeling accuracy and quarterly business plan updates.
• Review and/or prepare competitive market analysis with pricing graphs and resale analysis.
• Coordinate with Investments Team and executive leadership.
• Lead negotiations with brokers, land sellers and buyers under VP supervision.
• Lead the comprehensive feasibility analysis with documented findings.
• Oversee the preparation of operational goals for the Department.
• Direct activities that impact Business and Strategic Plan updates.
• Oversee land closings with Escrow/Title for acquisitions and dispositions.

Skills

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Urban Planning

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Location Dallas - 4835 LBJ Freeway, Suite 690 Business At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind - creating the best places to call home.

From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.

As part of Brookfield - one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world - we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere.

From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures - we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

Job Description Overview

The Director, Land Acquisition leads sourcing, underwriting, negotiation, and execution of land acquisition opportunities across the Dallas-Fort Worth market. Partners with executive leadership to drive strategy while overseeing due diligence, financial analysis, and deal execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages financial analysis of development and investment opportunities, including the creation of detailed pro-forma and financial models.
• Oversees detailed proforma assumptions to support modeling accuracy and quarterly business plan updates
• Review and/or prepare competitive market analysis with pricing graphs and resale analysis.
• Responsible for Screening Memo and IC presentations to executive leadership
• Coordinate with Investments Team
• Oversees critical Issues list compilation based on a thorough review of all diligence documents
• Lead the comprehensive feasibility analysis with documented findings.
• Oversees the preparation of operational goals for the Department.
• Directs activities that have significant impact to the achievement of results inclusive of Business Plan and Strategic Plan Updates.
• Focus is on execution of annual strategic and operational plans
• Leads cross departmental project teams
• Lead negotiations with brokers, land sellers and buyers with the oversite of the VP of Land.
• Prepare LOIs.
• Review and provide feedback on and coordinate purchase and sale agreements and related agreements.
• Oversee weekly agenda for acquisition meetings and updating of land tracker.
• Research and manage/filter opportunities provided from your own research, referrals from our team, brokers, and other contacts.
• Oversees creation of a database and track all land transactions
• Develop relationships with strategic third parties such as land owners, City Council members, brokers, other builders/developers.
• Oversee underwriting assumptions and cash flow analysis for prospective opportunities
• Coordinate due diligence efforts; compile critical issues list, fee updates, comprehensive feasibility analysis, complete the feasibility tracker and coordinate meetings with other departments and task completion
• Manages the due diligence on acquisitions under contract, and develop documentation and recommendations on key findings that may affect the return and financial performance of the proposed deal.
• Lead project post feasibility approval and during escrow period to ensure closing obligations/conditions and timelines are achieved.
• This may include coordinating entitlements or other advancement of project readiness or permitting with in-house team members and outside consultants.
• Oversees land closings with Escrow/Title for acquisitions and dispositions

What You'll Bring

• 10-12 years of experience in Land Acquisition, Project Management and/or Forward Planning.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, urban planning or others
• Excellent communication and analytical skills both verbal and written.
• Financial modeling and analysis experience
• Strong organizational skills in thought and process
• Highest level of accuracy and precision; highly organized
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point & Project
• Willingness to work through short and unexpected deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Excellent ability to handle sensitive information
• Previous experience working with senior leadership, executive management and other management levels
• Strategic thought process with the ability to connect abstract concepts to identify business opportunities
• Possess a strong attention to detail; accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved and bear the larger picture in mind
• Flexible and adaptable to rapid change

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package
• Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1
• 401(k) matching, vesting begins day 1
• Career development programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance offering
• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community

#LI-BT1 #BRP Brookfield Residential participates in the E-Verify process to confirm the eligibility of candidates to work in the United States.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

The Brookfield Real Estate ecosystem spans the globe through multiple operating companies, all united by our core values. We cover every facet of real estate—from offices and retail spaces to logistics centers, residential homes, and hotels.

Across thousands of properties worldwide, we combine world-class expertise with deep local insights to drive exceptional value. Together, we transform neighborhoods and build lasting communities that stand the test of time. By leveraging the global scale of our operating companies and fostering trusted local partnerships, we collaborate seamlessly to support our communities and achieve shared success.