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JPI · 1 week ago

Director, Land Acquisition & Entitlement (North Carolina)

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

JPI is one of the most active real estate developers and builders in the nation, committed to data-driven management and continuous improvement. The Director, Land Acquisition & Entitlement will engage in land sourcing, entitlements, and development planning while leading third-party management and ensuring alignment with business plans.

Real Estate

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Source land opportunities and track systematically

Build and maintain broker relations

Conduct site searches and review land deals for initial feasibility

Screen land at a macro level, including sub-market analysis and ranking

Perform zoning and code analysis to assess regulatory fit

Screen land at a micro level, focusing on site-specific factors

Ensure business plan alignment with acquisition targets

Conduct entitlement feasibility analysis

Apply rule-of-thumb analysis for quick viability checks

Negotiate land purchases, including LOI preparation and contract finalization

Coordinate proposals for internal committee reviews

Kick off the concept design process for potential projects

Administer hard cost questionnaires for cost estimation

Oversee due diligence, including budget validation and third-party reports

Lead the investment committee review for approval of land acquisitions

Secure zoning and entitlement approvals

Define the entitlement process and political landscape

Develop entitlement strategies and schedules

Provide entitlement consultation to teams and partners

Negotiate and execute partnership MOUs

Submit applications for bonds and tax credits

Establish community programming to support entitlements

Manage entitlement projects, including mapping, hearings, and CEQA compliance as required

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Land AcquisitionEntitlement ProcessZoning AnalysisMarket AnalyticsNegotiation SkillsProject ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Urban Planning, Accounting, Real Estate, Engineering, Math or related field required

Demonstrated experience in entitlements, executing development opportunities, working with capital partners, market analytics, asset management, property operations, and strong negotiation skills

Minimum of 8 years' experience in Real Estate development, including significant multifamily development experience