Chesapeake Homes ยท 1 day ago
Land Acquisition Executive
Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $230K/yr
5+ years expChesapeake Homes is seeking a seasoned Land Acquisition Executive to lead land sourcing, underwriting, negotiation, and acquisition activities across the Mid-Atlantic region. This role is responsible for identifying and securing high-quality land opportunities that align with the company's long-term growth strategy and market positioning.
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Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and pursue land acquisition opportunities across the Mid-Atlantic region
Develop and execute a regional land acquisition strategy aligned with company growth goals
Maintain strong relationships with landowners, brokers, developers, municipalities, and consultants
Monitor competitive activity, market trends, zoning changes, and entitlement pipelines
Prepare and review detailed financial pro formas, feasibility analyses, and risk assessments
Evaluate deal structures including outright purchases, options, joint ventures, takedowns, and phased acquisitions
Ensure land deals meet or exceed return thresholds and strategic objectives
Collaborate with finance and executive leadership on capital deployment decisions
Lead negotiations for purchase agreements, option contracts, and amendments
Coordinate due diligence activities including environmental, geotechnical, title, zoning, and utility reviews
Oversee entitlement and approval processes where applicable
Manage contracts through closing in partnership with legal, finance, and development teams
Work closely with construction, development, architecture, and sales teams to ensure land suitability
Provide input on product positioning, lot yield optimization, and community design
Present acquisition opportunities to executive leadership and investment committees
Maintain a strong, forward-looking land pipeline to support ongoing and future community needs
Track deal status, timelines, and risk exposure
Support long-term land planning and inventory management across markets
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5-8+ years of land acquisition experience with a residential homebuilder, developer, or investment group strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of Mid-Atlantic markets, zoning processes, and entitlement environments
Demonstrated success closing land deals of varying size and complexity
Advanced financial modeling and underwriting skills
Exceptional negotiation, relationship-building, and communication abilities
Ability to operate autonomously while collaborating effectively with executive leadership
Willingness to travel regionally as needed
Existing broker and landowner relationships in Virginia, North Carolina, and surrounding Mid-Atlantic markets
Experience working with both finished lots and raw land
Strategic mindset with a hands-on, deal-driven approach
Strong judgment, integrity, and long-term partnership orientation
Preferred
Residency in or near Virginia Beach is strongly preferred
Ability to commute/relocate to Virginia Beach, VA preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with contribution
Vacation time
Sick time
Supplemental benefits
Company
Chesapeake Homes
Chesapeake Homes is a construction company which create products and communities that appeal to all homebuyers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase