Leader, Land Acquisition & Development—Affordable Housing

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Healthcare, dental, vision

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

PTO

Career development opportunities

403(b) retirement plan with 3% match

Job summary

Habitat Charlotte Region seeks a Director of Property Acquisition & Development to lead land acquisition, permitting, design, and development. The role collaborates across Construction, Family Services, Development, Finance, and leadership to align with Habitat's mission and strategic goals.

It requires cross‑functional collaboration, strong community relationships with builders and local governments, and oversight of the land development process from site analysis through project closeout.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of land development experience.
• Real Estate license with State of NC or ability to obtain.
• Preferred: Residential Subdivision Development experience, Federal Grant implementation experience, Bachelor's Degree, CPR/First Aid, OSHA 10-hour, OSHA Competent Person Training, Experience with MS Project, CAD/Site Ops, and AIA documents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Land Acquisition & Permitting across multiple counties, reviewing zoning and compliance.
• Coordinate with Construction team to align development with timelines and budgets.
• Manage land development contracts, sales, and transfer to HOAs and ensure amenities and final works are completed.

Skills

Land development

Real estate license (NC)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

CAD/Site Ops

AIA documents

OSHA 10-hour

Job description

Habitat Charlotte Region seeks a Director of Property Acquisition & Development to lead land acquisition, permitting, design, and development. The role collaborates across Construction, Family Services, Development, Finance, and leadership to align with Habitat's mission and strategic goals.

It requires cross‑functional collaboration, strong community relationships with builders and local governments, and oversight of the land development process from site analysis through project closeout.