Manager Land Acquisition - Ocala, FL

PulteGroup; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PulteGroup is seeking a Land Acquisition Specialist in the Ocala, FL area to identify and evaluate land for development. You will build relationships with developers, brokers, and landowners, conduct market analyses, and support negotiations and due diligence for acquisitions.

The role requires 2–4 years of relevant experience and strong Excel, analytical, and communication skills. This position is office-based in Ocala with responsibilities across local markets.

Qualifications

• Requires basic management ability to schedule, prioritize, coach and execute processes.
• Strong analytical thinking and financial acumen for land valuation and feasibility.

Responsibilities

• Identify land suitable for acquisition through market research.
• Develop a network of local developers, builders, brokers, and land owners.
• Monitor growth corridors and land-use regulations.
• Determine land values via market research and financial analysis.
• Negotiate price and terms with land sellers; collaborate with attorneys on purchase agreements.
• Coordinate land entitlement and planning with Development team.
• Oversee due diligence for contract land.
• Lead preparation of acquisition feasibility packages with financial analysis and site maps.
• Review purchase agreements for contract compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Excel

Communication

Planning & organization

Independent work

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Build a Career That Builds Your Future — with PulteGroup!

Welcome to PulteGroup where we believe in building more than just homes—we believe in building inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. If you’re looking for work that moves you, a team that values your ideas, and a company that brings you pride, you’ve come to the right place.

As one of the nation’s largest and most respected homebuilders, PulteGroup offers opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company that’s consistently recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work. We’re driven by the bold purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams.

For over 70 years, we’ve been building more than homes—we’ve been building trust, innovation, and a culture where every team member is empowered to thrive. Join a company that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports your personal and professional journey.

Headquartered in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, and operating in over 45 markets nationwide, we’re proud to build homes through our trusted family of brands—including Innovative Construction Group, Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Mortgage, PGP Title, Pulte Insurance Agency —all united under the PulteGroup name.

Ocala Area

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Identify land suitable for acquisition and development by conducting the necessary market research.


• Develop a network of local developers, builders, brokers, and land owners.


• Follow local municipalities to keep current with new growth corridors, land use regulations, etc.


• Determine land values in the specific market through market research and financial analysis.


• Negotiate price and terms with land sellers and work with internal attorneys to prepare purchase agreements.


• Coordinate land entitlement and planning activities with Development team.


• Coordinate due diligence for land placed under contract.


• Lead the preparation of acquisition feasibility packages including financial analysis, product pricing, competitive market research, fee compilation, and creation of site maps.


• Review and monitor purchase agreements to ensure compliance with contract terms.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Career Level (M2)

Organizational Impact:

• Plans and establishes goals and objectives for a team of professionals, with direct impact on the immediate or short-term operational results of the area.


• Typically does not have budget accountability, but may manage day- to-day spreadsheets or elements of the budget (e.g., overtime for staff, expense monitoring)

Leadership & Talent Management:

• Supervises a team consisting of professionals, typically at the entry or intermediate level.


• Leads, directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results.


• Provides primary input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance and rewards decisions for direct reports.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Requires basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.


• Typically requires specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices within assigned discipline.


• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2-4 years prior relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Advanced analytic skills


• Excellent Excel skills


• Solid written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent planning and organizational skills


• Ability to effectively communicate/work with others


• Ability to work independently


• Self-starter

Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position.

Physical Requirements

• Not applicable

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability that will enable the individual to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process and to be considered for a job.

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