Crawford Thomas Recruiting · 2 weeks ago
VP of Land Acquisition
Viera West, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expCrawford Thomas Recruiting is representing a well-capitalized, long-standing real estate development and homebuilding organization seeking a Director of Land Acquisition to lead land sourcing and acquisition efforts across Florida and other strategic growth markets. This role focuses on driving future development and homebuilding opportunities by identifying, underwriting, negotiating, and closing land and lot acquisitions while partnering with various teams to ensure disciplined growth.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Josh Wolfe
Responsibilities
Lead land acquisition strategy and execution in partnership with executive leadership, aligning geographic, product, and pricing goals with long-term strategic plans
Source and evaluate land opportunities through active market presence and relationship-driven origination
Analyze markets and submarkets to assess technical feasibility, entitlement risk, and financial viability of prospective acquisitions
Manage all aspects of the acquisition process including site search, underwriting, due diligence, entitlements, and preparation of materials for executive and board approval
Prepare and negotiate letters of intent and purchase agreements in coordination with internal legal counsel
Develop and refine detailed land and development pro formas, including assumptions related to land pricing, development costs, absorption, timelines, and returns
Maintain strong relationships with brokers, landowners, developers, municipalities, title companies, and other key market participants
Support land development and homebuilding teams post-closing as needed to ensure smooth transition into development and construction phases
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Construction Science, Real Estate, or related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in land acquisition and negotiation within homebuilding, land development, or mixed-use real estate
Proven ability to underwrite and negotiate complex real estate transactions
Strong understanding of zoning, entitlements, regulatory approvals, and development processes
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building capabilities
Preferred
MBA
Active real estate broker's license
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Available
Company
Crawford Thomas Recruiting
Crawford Thomas Recruiting is a nationwide recruiting and staffing firm for a wide variety of professional positions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
William C. Stonehouse III
Founder, President
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