Director of Land Acquisition & Development - Autonomous Leader

Garden Street Communities; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Street Communities is seeking a Director of Land Acquisition and Development in Columbia, SC. In this role, you will lead the entire land life-cycle, from identifying properties to turning them into finished lots. This position emphasizes autonomy and provides an entrepreneurial environment.

The ideal candidate must possess a persistent attitude, proficiency in computer tools, and a strong understanding of land costs and development. Local contacts in Tampa and relevant acquisition and entitlement experience are required. The company values a non-political approach to management.

Qualifications

• Persistent attitude to manage challenges effectively.
• Basic computer and Excel skills required.
• Ability to use online GIS tools for property analysis.
• Knowledge of costs related to land and site development.
• Local contacts in the Tampa area are essential for networking.
• Experience in finding and acquiring residential land is crucial.
• Experience in permitting and approval processes for subdivisions.
• Experience managing site contractors and overseeing project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire land life-cycle from acquisition to finishing lots.
• Find and purchase properties in specific counties.
• Coordinate the rezoning, permits, and approvals processes.
• Manage necessary documents and invoices throughout projects.

Skills

Persistent attitude

Basic computer skills

Ability to use online GIS tools

Knowledge of land development costs

Local contacts in Tampa area

Acquisition experience

Entitlement experience

Site development experience

Tools

Excel

GIS tools

Job description

Garden Street Communities is seeking a Director of Land Acquisition and Development in Columbia, SC. In this role, you will lead the entire land life-cycle, from identifying properties to turning them into finished lots. This position emphasizes autonomy and provides an entrepreneurial environment.

The ideal candidate must possess a persistent attitude, proficiency in computer tools, and a strong understanding of land costs and development. Local contacts in Tampa and relevant acquisition and entitlement experience are required. The company values a non-political approach to management.