Entrepreneurial Land Acquisition & Development Lead

Garden Street Communities Southeast, LLC; Shadow Brook (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Street Communities Southeast, LLC in Columbia, SC seeks a Director of Land Acquisition and Development to steer the full land life-cycle, from identifying raw property to turning it into finished lots for future families.

You will lead acquisitions, entitlements, and site development with a high degree of autonomy. The role emphasizes strong local networks and data-driven decision making to drive growth in multiple southeastern markets.

Qualifications

• A persistent attitude and proactive approach.
• Basic computer and Excel skills are required.
• Ability to use online GIS tools for property analysis.
• Acquisition experience: finding, underwriting, and acquiring residential land.
• Entitlement experience: rezoning, permitting, and construction plan approvals for residential subdivisions.
• Site development experience: managing site contractors, budgets, schedules, and platting.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on management of the entire land life-cycle.
• Find and purchase property in Pasco, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Polk counties.
• Coordinate and manage rezoning, permits, site civil construction, and platting of finished lots.
• Manage and approve necessary documents and invoices.

Skills

Persistent attitude

Excel skills

GIS tools

Basic computer skills

Acquisition experience

Entitlement experience

Site development experience

Local Tampa contacts

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Garden Street Communities Southeast, LLC in Columbia, SC seeks a Director of Land Acquisition and Development to steer the full land life-cycle, from identifying raw property to turning it into finished lots for future families.

You will lead acquisitions, entitlements, and site development with a high degree of autonomy. The role emphasizes strong local networks and data-driven decision making to drive growth in multiple southeastern markets.