Entrepreneurial Leader, Land Acquisition & Development

Garden Street Communities Southeast, LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential land development company is seeking a Director of Land Acquisition and Development in Wilmington, NC. This role involves managing the entire land life-cycle, from identifying properties to transforming them into finished lots. The ideal candidate will have experience with land acquisition, entitlement, and site development, alongside strong local connections in Wilmington. Join a dynamic environment focused on empowering leaders to drive results autonomously.

Qualifications

• Experience in finding, underwriting, and acquiring residential land.
• Knowledge of residential land and site development costs within the Wilmington area.
• Experience managing contractors, overseeing budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire land life-cycle from raw property to finished lots.
• Find and purchase properties in Wilmington and surrounding areas.
• Coordinate property rezoning and site civil construction.
• Manage documents and invoices necessary for land development.

Skills

Persistent attitude

Basic computer skills

Excel skills

Ability to use online GIS tools

Local contacts in Wilmington

Acquisition experience

Entitlement experience

Site development experience

Job description

A residential land development company is seeking a Director of Land Acquisition and Development in Wilmington, NC. This role involves managing the entire land life-cycle, from identifying properties to transforming them into finished lots. The ideal candidate will have experience with land acquisition, entitlement, and site development, alongside strong local connections in Wilmington. Join a dynamic environment focused on empowering leaders to drive results autonomously.