Land Acquisition Manager

Dream Finders Homes, Inc.; Leland, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream Finders Homes, Inc. is seeking a Land Acquisitions Manager in North Carolina to identify, evaluate, and secure land and lot opportunities that support our homebuilding program.

You will work with senior leaders to cost‑analyze acquisitions and prioritize projects for timely delivery. The role requires strong negotiation, due diligence, and relationship-building with brokers, landowners, engineers, and local officials, with travel within the region as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Real Estate, Finance, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of land acquisition experience.
• Minimum of 2 years land acquisition experience in Coastal North Carolina.
• Regular travel is required to visit divisional office and projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify specific acquisition opportunities to meet Division strategic goals.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all land acquisition activities.
• Identify and qualify potential land acquisitions in alignment with division goals.
• Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers.
• Manage the land/lot purchase contract process with Division President, Nation Land VP and General Counsel.
• Manage the due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with internal design and land development teams.
• Manage, coordinate resources for, and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions.
• Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing.
• Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets.
• Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys.
• Develop business community relationships and scout other avenues for possible acquisitions.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Fast-paced environment

Confidential information handling

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS in Real Estate, Finance, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field

5+ years land acquisition experience

2+ years land acquisition experience in Coastal North Carolina

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Land Acquisitions Manager is responsible for finding, acquiring and prioritizing lot and land acquisitions to meet Dream Finders Homes’ objectives. The manager will work directly with senior leaders to cost analyze all lot and land acquisitions to meet the stated goals. The role will identify acquisition opportunities through contacts with brokers, builders, landowners, engineers, planners, attorneys, municipal officials, and in-house contacts, as well as work with local government agencies to verify entitlements. In addition, it will scrutinize the return of investment and minimizing risk.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Identify specific acquisition opportunities to meet Division strategic goals.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all land acquisition activities.
• Identify and qualify potential land acquisitions in alignment with division goals.
• Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers.
• Manage the land/lot purchase contract process with Division President, Nation Land VP and General Counsel.
• Manage the due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with internal design and land development teams.
• Manage, coordinate resources for, and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions.
• Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing.
• Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets.
• Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys.
• Develop business community relationships and scout other avenues for possible acquisitions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related filed.
• Minimum 5 years of land acquisition experience.
• Minimum of 2 years land acquisition experience in Coastal North Carolina.
• Regular travel is required to visit divisional office and projects.
• Reliable automobile and a valid driver’s license.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal
• Work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization requiring excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Excel (running pro-formas, and other analytical reports) and PowerPoint (creating presentation materials).
• Maintain attention to detail and follow through.
• Make decisions and resolve problems efficiently and effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office
• In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or
• Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment is representative of an office setting
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate
• Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the

Note: This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Location(s)

1003 Olde Waterford WaySuite 2G , Leland , NC 28451 , United States

Benefits

Our benefits include:

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision
• Vacation & Holidays -- generous PTO & 8 holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs, Home Purchase Discount for Associates, Pet Insurance