Land Acquisition Manager

Roguesearch; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Roguesearch in Detroit, MI is seeking a motivated Land Acquisition Manager to identify, evaluate, and pursue ground-up development opportunities in residential and commercial sectors. The role offers direct collaboration with leadership to grow the firm's real estate portfolio.

You will source opportunities, perform financial analyses and due diligence, assess zoning and entitlements, negotiate purchase agreements, and coordinate across internal and external partners to execute deals.

Qualifications

• Experience in land acquisition, real estate development, or related fields.
• Ability to analyze real estate transactions and assess financial feasibility.
• Knowledge of zoning, entitlements, and land use regulations.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to source opportunities independently and manage multiple deals.

Responsibilities

• Source land acquisition opportunities for ground-up development.
• Build relationships with landowners, brokers, and developers.
• Evaluate acquisitions through pro formas, market research, and feasibility.
• Assess zoning and entitlements affecting development potential.
• Perform due diligence on sites including infrastructure and environment.
• Assist in negotiating purchase agreements and coordinate transactions.
• Collaborate with leadership and partners to evaluate opportunities.
• Monitor market trends to identify opportunities across markets.

Skills

Land acquisition

Real estate development

Financial analysis

Relationship building

Negotiation

Market research

Job description

Position Overview

A privately held real estate investment and development firm is seeking a motivated, entrepreneurial Land Acquisition Manager to identify, evaluate, and pursue land acquisition opportunities for ground-up development projects. The ideal candidate is a proactive dealmaker with a strong understanding of real estate fundamentals, development feasibility, and financial analysis. This individual will be responsible for identifying potential development sites, building relationships with property owners and industry professionals, and helping drive new acquisition opportunities. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with leadership and play an integral role in expanding the firm's real estate development portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source and identify land acquisition opportunities for ground-up residential and commercial development projects.
• Establish and maintain relationships with landowners, brokers, developers, and other real estate professionals to generate new opportunities.
• Evaluate prospective acquisitions through financial analysis, development pro formas, market research, and feasibility assessments.
• Assess zoning, entitlement requirements, land use regulations, and other factors impacting development potential.
• Conduct due diligence on prospective sites, including infrastructure, utilities, environmental considerations, and market conditions.
• Assist in negotiating purchase agreements and coordinating transactions from initial identification through acquisition.
• Collaborate with internal leadership and external development partners to evaluate and execute investment opportunities.
• Monitor market trends and identify emerging opportunities across existing and prospective geographic markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in land acquisition, real estate development, commercial real estate, or a related field.
• Understanding of ground-up real estate development, including residential and/or commercial projects.
• Ability to analyze real estate transactions, interpret development pro formas, and assess financial feasibility.
• Familiarity with zoning, entitlements, due diligence, and land use regulations.
• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently source opportunities and manage multiple prospective transactions.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated personality with a results-driven approach.
• Michigan-based candidates preferred, with flexibility to travel as business needs evolve

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Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Entrepreneurial Environment: Join a privately held investment and development firm where individual initiative and deal generation are highly valued.
• Direct Impact: Play a meaningful role in identifying opportunities and contributing to the firm's development pipeline.
• Diverse Projects: Gain exposure to both residential and commercial ground-up development opportunities.
• Growth Potential: Work closely with leadership in a position offering significant responsibility, autonomy, and opportunities for professional development.