Land Acquisition Manager

Century Communities, Inc.; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Communities, Inc. is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager in the United States to identify, research, underwrite, and manage land purchases for residential development.

The role involves networking with brokers and landowners, performing due diligence, and maintaining land use data to support new deals. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of residential land acquisitions experience, deep knowledge of local market dynamics, and the ability to interpret financial and legal documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in residential single or multi‑family land acquisitions.
• Experience in Land Acquisitions, Planning, and Development.
• In‑depth knowledge of the area land market.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports or legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Network with brokers, developers, engineers, planners, municipalities, and landowners for new acquisition opportunities.
• Perform preliminary due diligence and underwriting to determine the viability of each deal.
• Maintain updated land use plans and database.
• Use plans, aerial maps, and assessor databases to find vacant & semi-vacant parcels with the potential for residential use.
• Contact owners and enter potentially viable projects into the Land Database.
• Monitor Entitlement / Development application lists.
• Review Metro Study, Smart numbers, and other Broker resources for new parcels.
• Conduct Market Analysis to set preliminary pricing.
• Visits, competitive market analysis worksheets, and price per square footage graphing.
• Complete due diligence checklist and due diligence memorandum.
• Complete presentation to Asset Management Committee for approval on all new deals.
• Resolve any AMC issues before EDD and Closing.
• Manage a pipeline of deals for re-position back into the production cycle.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Skills

Land acquisitions

Planning development

Financial analysis

Legal documents

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Business

Job description

What You’ll Do:

The Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for identifying, researching, underwriting, investigating, qualifying, and managing the purchasing of land.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

• Network with brokers, developers, engineers, planners, municipalities, and landowners for new acquisition opportunities.
• Perform preliminary due diligence and underwriting to determine the viability of each deal.
• Maintain updated land use plans and database.
• Use plans, aerial maps, and assessor databases to find vacant & semi-vacant parcels with the potential for residential use.
• Contact owners and enter potentially viable projects into the Land Database.
• Monitor Entitlement / Development application lists.
• Review Metro Study, Smart numbers, and other Broker resources for new parcels.
• Conduct Market Analysis to set preliminary pricing.
• Visits, competitive market analysis worksheets, and price per square footage graphing.
• Complete due diligence checklist and due diligence memorandum.
• Complete presentation to Asset Management Committee for approval on all new deals.
• Resolve any AMC issues before EDD and Closing.
• Manage a pipeline of deals for re-position back into the production cycle.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

What You Have:

• Experience in Land Acquisitions, Planning, and Development.
• In‑depth knowledge of the area land market.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports or legal documents.

Your Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in residential Single or Multi‑Family Land Acquisitions.

About Century Communities

Our mission of A Home For Every Dream® is only possible with the best talent in the industry. If that’s you, if you’re a self-starter, changemaker, and thoughtful collaborator ready to take your career to the next level.

As one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and an industry leader in online home sales, we strive to create thriving, enduring neighborhoods with lasting livability, focusing on building sustainable, affordably priced homes for our customers while reducing our carbon footprint. For team members, our goal is to provide the resources, opportunities, and benefits needed to build successful, rewarding careers.