Strategic Land Acquisitions 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

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.