Strategic Land Acquisition Lead – Residential Development

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RogueSearch is partnering with a leading residential land developer in Austin, TX to identify and acquire land suitable for entitlement and development for homebuilders and multifamily builders. The role directs land acquisition activities, leads due diligence, negotiates with landowners, and coordinates with internal design and land development teams to ensure timely approvals and budgets.

You will build relationships with local landowners, civic and zoning officials, and counsel, and you will

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of land acquisition experience for ground-up residential construction.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience with Texas land market and relationships with landowners, civic officials, zoning officials preferred.
• Experience in the homebuilding industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate all land acquisition activities.
• Identify and qualify potential land acquisitions aligned with division goals.
• Manage the due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities and master planning with internal teams.
• Coordinate entitlement needs for land acquisitions and monitor post-closing phases.
• Develop and manage departmental overhead budget and control costs.
• Handle land/lot purchase contracts with division and external counsel.
• Collaborate with Land Development on potential communities.
• Develop business relationships and explore other acquisition avenues.
• Negotiate property acquisitions with landowners, attorneys or brokers.
• Prepare land valuation analyses and budgets for corporate approvals.

Skills

Land acquisition

Real estate development

Negotiation

Due diligence

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

RogueSearch is partnering with a leading residential land developer in Austin, TX to identify and acquire land suitable for entitlement and development for homebuilders and multifamily builders. The role directs land acquisition activities, leads due diligence, negotiates with landowners, and coordinates with internal design and land development teams to ensure timely approvals and budgets.

You will build relationships with local landowners, civic and zoning officials, and counsel, and you will