Director of Land Acquisition

Director of Land Acquisition Job Opening in Myrtle Beach, SC

Residential Construction / Homebuilding Career Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Director of Land Acquisition for our client’s rapidly growing homebuilding division in the Myrtle Beach, SC region.

This position is ideal for professionals currently serving as Vice Presidents of Land, Directors of Land, or Land Acquisition Managers seeking to take the next step in a fast-paced, expansion-focused environment.

The role offers a compelling opportunity for those with a solid land acquisition and management background adept at navigating municipal processes and driving strategic land development initiatives.

Job Highlights

• Extensive Expertise: Seeking an individual with proven experience in land acquisition, zoning, and entitlement within the homebuilding industry.
• Strategic Leadership: Oversee all aspects of land acquisition, playing a vital role in identifying and securing high-value properties for development.
• Collaborative Planning: Partner with engineers, architects, and land planners to influence the design and execution of large-scale residential communities.
• Due Diligence & Development: Ensure thorough due diligence, including feasibility studies, value engineering, and land development budgeting.
• Municipal Relations: Build strong relationships with local municipalities and stakeholders to ensure seamless land development approvals.
• Career Growth: Join a company that prioritizes professional development and provides significant opportunities for career advancement in a thriving market.

Director of Land Acquisition Responsibilities

Land Acquisition

• Conduct in-depth market analyses to pinpoint opportunities for future land acquisitions, identifying both gaps and concentrations.
• Stay abreast of market activities and emerging trends to inform acquisition strategies.
• Proactively generate potential acquisitions through networks of land brokers, local contacts, and developers.
• Assess and present market data and analyses to evaluate the feasibility of potential projects.
• Lead project initiation by pinpointing parcels, negotiating with sellers, conducting due diligence, crafting letters of intent in collaboration with legal, and assessing development viability.
• Oversee the entitlement and annexation process to secure final project approval.
• Represent the company in presentations to municipal bodies, homeowners associations, and landowners.
• Collaborate with legal to negotiate, prepare, and present contracts, amendments, and easements related to land contracts as needed.

Land Feasibility and Due Diligence

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of proposed sites for development feasibility.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of local municipal zoning and subdivision ordinance requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering consultants to create preliminary sketch plans, considering site constraints and development codes.
• Perform detailed due diligence and site feasibility analyses, focusing on regulatory requirements, entitlements, and cost-effective design.
• Develop approval schedules and preliminary site development budget estimates.
• Work with regional management and design consultants to conduct technical reviews and value engineer design elements, aiming to reduce costs and enhance market value.
• Prepare and present final due diligence reports and executive summaries, offering recommendations on land deals based on feasibility results.
• Assist Land Development Manager in preparing preliminary and bank land development budgets as required.

Director of Land Acquisition Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in land acquisition/divestiture and development.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business or a closely related field is strongly preferred.
• Proven expertise in designing and negotiating deal structures that align with specific underwriting requirements.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, complemented by a strong emphasis on effective human relations.
• Solid background in contract negotiation and agreement on terms.
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.