Land Acquisition Manager

Title: Land Acquisition Manager Location: Atlanta, GA Position Overview We are seeking a driven and analytical Land Acquisition Manager to identify, evaluate, and secure residential development opportunities in the Charlotte, Atlanta, Nashville and Upstate, SC markets. This individual will play a key role in sourcing land opportunities, underwriting deals, negotiating contracts, and managing due diligence through closing. Key Responsibilities Deal Sourcing & Market Intelligence Identify and pursue on and off market land acquisition opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with landowners, brokers, developers, attorneys, and municipal contacts. Track market trends, competitive activity, pricing, and zoning changes. Maintain a pipeline of prospective land opportunities. Financial Analysis & Underwriting Perform detailed financial analysis including residual land value modeling. Prepare pro formas, cash flow projections, and sensitivity analyses. Evaluate site constraints, development costs, and entitlement risk. Negotiation & Contract Management Structure and negotiate purchase agreements, options, and joint ventures. Help coordinate due diligence efforts including title, environmental, survey, and engineering. Work closely with legal counsel to finalize contracts and amendments. Manage closings through coordination with attorneys and internal stakeholders. Cross-Functional Coordination Collaborate with land development, construction and finance teams to ensure project feasibility. Assist in entitlement strategy and municipal approval processes. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Civil Engineering, or related field. 3-7+ years of experience in land acquisition, real estate development, homebuilding, or commercial real estate. Strong financial modeling and Excel skills. Working knowledge of zoning, entitlements, and land development processes. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Self-starter with strong organizational and project management skills. Familiarity with the Charlotte, Atlanta, Nashville and Upstate, SC residential markets preferred.

Created: 2026-03-04