VP/ Director of Land Acquisition

Noor Staffing Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

PTO

Job summary

Noor Group seeks a VP/Director of Land Acquisition to lead sourcing, underwriting, and closing of residential land opportunities in the Houston metro. You will drive strategy, manage a robust acquisition pipeline, and collaborate with legal, development, and executive teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in land acquisition, deep Houston market knowledge, and proven deal-closure ability, with strong financial modeling and relationship skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in land acquisition.
• Strong knowledge of the Houston residential real estate market and local growth corridors.
• Proven experience sourcing deals, underwriting land, negotiating transactions, and closing acquisitions.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead land acquisition strategy to support the company’s residential development pipeline.
• Identify and source land opportunities through brokers, landowners, developers, and industry relationships.
• Evaluate potential acquisitions through financial analysis, market research, feasibility studies, and due diligence.
• Negotiate purchase agreements and manage transactions from initial offer through closing.
• Coordinate with legal, engineering, land development, and other internal and external partners.
• Analyze market trends, land values, zoning, entitlements, and development potential.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, brokers, municipalities, and industry professionals.
• Manage the acquisition pipeline and present investment opportunities and recommendations to executive leadership.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related field

Job description

Our client, a midsized homebuilder based in Texas, is seeking a VP or Director of Land Acquisition (depending on experience level) to lead land sourcing and acquisition efforts and support the company’s continued growth in the Houston metro. This individual will identify and evaluate new land opportunities, negotiate acquisitions, and manage deals from initial analysis through closing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead land acquisition strategy to support the company’s residential development pipeline.
• Identify and source land opportunities through brokers, landowners, developers, and industry relationships.
• Evaluate potential acquisitions through financial analysis, market research, feasibility studies, and due diligence.
• Negotiate purchase agreements and manage transactions from initial offer through closing.
• Coordinate with legal, engineering, land development, and other internal and external partners.
• Analyze market trends, land values, zoning, entitlements, and development potential.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, brokers, municipalities, and industry professionals.
• Manage the acquisition pipeline and present investment opportunities and recommendations to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in land acquisition, preferably with a residential homebuilder or land developer.
• Strong knowledge of the Houston residential real estate market and local growth corridors.
• Proven experience sourcing deals, underwriting land, negotiating transactions, and closing acquisitions.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, results-driven professional with a strong Houston land network and a proven ability to identify and secure attractive residential land opportunities that support long-term growth.

Benefits information:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• PTO

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.”

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.