Land Acquisition Manager

OSTTRA Group; Greenbelt (MD); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Stanley Martin Homes is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to maintain the pipeline of land opportunities, build relationships with developers and landowners, and support market strategy through financial analysis and reporting. The role emphasizes collaboration, negotiation, and structured due diligence.

The position is hybrid, with responsibilities including sourcing leads, assembling feasibility packages, and monitoring acquisitions across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Real estate or homebuilding experience required.
• Excited to collaborate in a team environment.
• Exudes active listening, confidence, and respect when communicating with others.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Goal oriented attitude and results focus.

Responsibilities

• Source land leads and maintain the company's land acquisitions pipeline.
• Assemble feasibility packages for potential land deals.
• Assist with financial analysis, quarterly reporting and budget reviews.
• Monitor acquisitions and coordinate with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Real estate

Negotiation

Communication

Team collaboration

Active listening

Goal oriented

Education

College degree in business/finance

Job description

Who is Stanley Martin Homes?

At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe your work should have a purpose. With us, it truly does. Our success starts with our people, and we are proud to foster a culture where every team member is valued and supported. At Stanley Martin Homes, you will work alongside passionate, knowledgeable professionals who are committed to doing the right thing, delivering exceptional homebuyer experiences, and putting homebuyers first. Stanley Martin Homes is one of the largest 25 homebuilders in the United States and it has been consistently one of the fastest growing. We are proud of the people‑first culture that makes it possible. If you are ready to build a meaningful career and help families find the place they will call home, we would love to connect with you. Join our team and build a career that you will be proud of.

Explore Opportunities Today

A day in the life of a Land Acquisition Manager: Life as a Land Acquisition Manager is exciting and different every day as it's your job to maintain the company's pipeline of potential land deals while helping manage key players on the Land Acquisition team. Your expertise is crucial to the Division's market strategy which includes assisting with financial analysis, quarterly reporting and budget reviews. You will be responsible for sourcing land leads, assembling feasibility packages, assisting with financial reports and monitoring acquisitions. Your day may start researching new land parcels and establishing target markets, building relationships with local developers, builders, brokers and landowners. The rest of your day could then consist of building financial models, identifying underutilized properties and ensuring contract compliance for current land deals, all in a hybrid work environment.

Technical Tools Used Daily: DXC Homebuilder One (HB1) Microsoft Office Suite SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.

What is Stanley Martin looking for in a Land Acquisition Manager?

The ideal Land Acquisition Manager candidate is organized and detail-oriented with an analytical mindset. Being able to communicate clearly and build strong relationships with internal and external groups is imperative to the success of this role.

Must Haves

• Real estate or homebuilding experience
• Excited to collaborate in a team environment
• Exudes active listening, confidence, and respect when communicating with others
• Strong negotiation skills
• Goal oriented

Nice to Haves

• A college degree in business, finance or related field of study

This position pays $112,800-$125,400 per year plus bonus.

What's In It For Me

• Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)
• Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
• Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement

Stanley Martin Homes has been building new homes since 1966. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Stanley Martin Homes is one of the nation's fastest-growing homebuilders, having built more than 25,000 homes and operating in 14 metropolitan areas and seven states, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Named National Builder of the Year in 2021 by _Builder_ Magazine, Stanley Martin Homes is driven to deliver on its mission to “design and build homes people love at a price they can afford.”

At Stanley Martin Homes, you're not just joining a company—you're joining a team. Whether your passion is in sales, construction, or operations, you'll contribute to delivering an exceptional home buying experience that helps people realize their dreams.

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