Land Acquisition & Development Manager

Skillforce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aggressive bonus structure

Job summary

Skillforce, in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Land Acquisition & Development Manager to oversee residential land projects from initial acquisition through entitlement, development, and delivery of build-ready lots.

The role combines land acquisition, due diligence, entitlement management, and horizontal development. Ideal candidate is a strong negotiator with budget, consultant, and contractor management experience, plus ability to travel locally.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in residential land acquisition, land development, homebuilding, or related real estate.
• Proven experience sourcing and closing land transactions, preferably including off-market deals.
• Knowledge of zoning, entitlements, due diligence, site development, and horizontal construction.
• Ability to evaluate land deals and understand lot-yield and development-cost projections.
• Strong negotiation, communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with strong follow-through and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Source and pursue residential land opportunities, including off-market properties.
• Build relationships with landowners, brokers, attorneys, engineers, municipalities, developers, and other industry contacts.
• Evaluate land opportunities, including lot yield, development costs, feasibility, and projected returns.
• Negotiate purchase prices, terms, contingencies, and closing timelines.
• Manage LOIs, contracts, title, surveys, and closing activities.
• Lead due diligence, including zoning, environmental, geotechnical, wetlands, floodplain, utilities, and site feasibility.
• Manage rezoning, plats, site plans, variances, permits, and other entitlement requirements.
• Coordinate civil engineers, surveyors, planners, and other consultants.
• Bid and manage site contractors and horizontal development work.
• Oversee grading, utilities, roads, drainage, clearing, and other site improvements.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, change orders, inspections, and overall quality.
• Deliver completed, build-ready lots to the construction team.
• Maintain accurate acquisition pipelines and provide regular updates on deals, budgets, schedules, and risks.

Skills

Land acquisition

Development

Negotiation

Relationship building

Budget management

Project management

Due diligence

Site planning

Travel locally

Job description

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Skillforce has teamed up with a fast growing developer to find a Land Acquisition & Development Manager in Atlanta, GA. This person will oversee residential land projects from initial acquisition through entitlement, development, and delivery of build-ready lots.

This role combines land acquisition, relationship development, due diligence, entitlement management, and horizontal development. The ideal candidate is a strong negotiator and relationship builder who is also comfortable managing budgets, consultants, contractors, and development projects.

Land Acquisition & Development Manager Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Up to $120,000
• Agressive bonus structure
• Location: in person at the Atlanta, GA office

Land Acquisition & Development Manager Key Responsibilities

• Source and pursue residential land opportunities, including off-market properties.
• Build relationships with landowners, brokers, attorneys, engineers, municipalities, developers, and other industry contacts.
• Evaluate land opportunities, including lot yield, development costs, feasibility, and projected returns.
• Negotiate purchase prices, terms, contingencies, and closing timelines.
• Manage LOIs, contracts, title, surveys, and closing activities.
• Lead due diligence, including zoning, environmental, geotechnical, wetlands, floodplain, utilities, and site feasibility.
• Manage rezoning, plats, site plans, variances, permits, and other entitlement requirements.
• Coordinate civil engineers, surveyors, planners, and other consultants.
• Bid and manage site contractors and horizontal development work.
• Oversee grading, utilities, roads, drainage, clearing, and other site improvements.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, change orders, inspections, and overall quality.
• Deliver completed, build-ready lots to the construction team.
• Maintain accurate acquisition pipelines and provide regular updates on deals, budgets, schedules, and risks.

Land Acquisition & Development Manager Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in residential land acquisition, land development, homebuilding, or related real estate.
• Proven experience sourcing and closing land transactions, preferably including off-market deals.
• Knowledge of zoning, entitlements, due diligence, site development, and horizontal construction.
• Ability to evaluate land deals and understand lot-yield and development-cost projections.
• Strong negotiation, communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with strong follow-through and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally.

Preferred:

Established relationships with landowners, brokers, developers, and municipal contacts in Georgia or Florida, along with experience presenting to planning commissions, city councils, or county boards.