Strategic Land Acquisition & Development Director

Contractor Staffing Source; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Contractor Staffing Source seeks a Director of Land Acquisition & Development in Buffalo, NY to identify, evaluate, and secure land for residential communities, overseeing entitlements, permitting, and development through municipal acceptance.

You will work with acquisition, engineering, construction, finance, and government agencies to deliver projects on schedule and within budget, navigating regulatory processes and development best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate raw land opportunities for residential development.
• Perform preliminary feasibility analyses including zoning, utilities, environmental conditions and infrastructure requirements.
• Coordinate and manage due diligence activities with engineers, surveyors, environmental consultants, attorneys, and municipalities.
• Support land acquisition through budgeting, site planning, and entitlement strategy.
• Research availability of pre-approved, undeveloped, or developed lots in the marketing area.
• Lead entitlement process including rezoning, annexation, subdivision approvals, and site plan approvals.
• Manage relationships with local government officials, planning boards, utility agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of development applications and supporting documentation.
• Track permit approvals and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Oversee horizontal development including grading, utilities, stormwater, roadways, and site infrastructure.
• Manage development schedules and budgets to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with internal construction teams to transition projects to vertical construction.
• Monitor construction progress and quality standards.
• Prepare RFPs, solicit and evaluate contractor quotes, and make recommendations.
• Review and approve contractor invoices and change orders.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Project management

Communication

Multi-project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contractor Staffing Source seeks a Director of Land Acquisition & Development in Buffalo, NY to identify, evaluate, and secure land for residential communities, overseeing entitlements, permitting, and development through municipal acceptance.

You will work with acquisition, engineering, construction, finance, and government agencies to deliver projects on schedule and within budget, navigating regulatory processes and development best practices.