Land Acquisition Manager

Insight Global; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to source and secure residential development sites in the Fort Worth area. You will evaluate properties, build financial models, and coordinate with internal teams to align margins and timelines.

Requires 3+ years in land acquisition for developers, strong negotiation and communication skills, and solid knowledge of the DFW market.

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma, Associates or Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of land acquisition experience for a developer or homebuilder.
• Knowledge of the Fort Worth/DFW market.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• The Land Acquisition Manager sources, evaluates, and secures land opportunities for residential development.
• Collaborates with landowners, brokers, developers, and internal teams to underwrite and drive deals through approval.
• Manages LOIs, contract negotiations, and internal reviews through handoff to development.

Skills

Land acquisition

Site evaluation

Financial & market analysis

Negotiation

DFW market knowledge

Education

HS Diploma, Associates or Bachelor's degree

Job description

• HS Diploma, Associates or Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ experience with land acquisition for a developer or homebuilder
• DFW market knowledge
• Strong communication and negotiation skills

Plusses

Day to Day

The Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and securing land opportunities for residential development. This role works closely with landowners, brokers, developers, and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, support underwriting efforts, and drive deals through the approval process until handoff to the development team.

• Landowner Outreach: Initiate contact with prospective landowners to explore acquisition opportunities.
• Site Evaluation: Conduct field visits to assess potential properties for development suitability.
• Financial & Market Analysis: Prepare financial models (proformas) and collaborate with in-house engineers to evaluate land costs and development feasibility. Conduct market studies to support strategic decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with regional staff and internal departments to align financial margins, development plans, and project timelines.
• Acquisition Process Management: Support the full acquisition lifecycle—from identifying land and submitting Letters of Intent (LOIs), to negotiating contracts and coordinating internal reviews.
• Transition to Development: Once a deal is closed, ensure a smooth handoff to the development team for execution.