Director, Land Acquisition & Growth (Remote, NC)

Peachtree Group; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peachtree Group is seeking a Director of Land Acquisition to source, underwrite, and secure residential land opportunities across North Carolina.

This remote role in Charlotte, NC requires deep market knowledge, strong broker relationships, and a proven track record of closing land deals. Lead pipeline development and coordinate due diligence to support growth in Charlotte, Raleigh, and coastal markets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue raw land, entitled land, and finished lot opportunities across North Carolina markets (Charlotte, Raleigh, coastal and growth corridors)
• Build and maintain relationships with land brokers, developers, engineers, and landowners
• Create and manage a robust land pipeline to meet short- and long-term lot sales
• Lead financial analysis including land residuals, IRR modeling, and sensitivity analysis
• Evaluate zoning, entitlement risk, utilities, topography, and development costs
• Coordinate due diligence efforts including environmental, geotechnical, and legal reviews
• Structure and negotiate purchase agreements, options, and joint ventures
• Present investment opportunities to executive leadership and/or investment committees
• Manage deal execution through closing
• Partner with land development, engineering, and legal teams through entitlement and permitting processes
• Engage with local municipalities, planning commissions, and governing bodies
• Monitor project timelines and mitigate entitlement risks
• Track market trends, pricing, and competitive activity across North Carolina
• Recommend acquisition strategy based on economic conditions and company goals
• Identify emerging submarkets and growth opportunities

Job description

Peachtree Group is seeking a Director of Land Acquisition to source, underwrite, and secure residential land opportunities across North Carolina.

This remote role in Charlotte, NC requires deep market knowledge, strong broker relationships, and a proven track record of closing land deals. Lead pipeline development and coordinate due diligence to support growth in Charlotte, Raleigh, and coastal markets.