Wendover Management · 5 hours ago
Land Acquisition Development Manager
Altamonte Springs, Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelWendover Housing Partners is committed to creating thriving communities through strategic land acquisition and development. They are seeking a Land Acquisition Development Manager to lead the identification and evaluation of land opportunities, manage the development lifecycle, and build relationships with key stakeholders.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Identify land opportunities through broker relationships, community contacts, ownership outreach, and market intelligence
Track trends in growth markets and emerging areas aligned with Wendover’s development strategy
Maintain a robust acquisition pipeline and proactively advance high-priority opportunities
Conduct feasibility assessments, preliminary site plans, and density/yield studies
Partner to coordinate due diligence including surveys, environmental assessments, geotechnical reviews, utilities, and zoning verification
Evaluate parcel characteristics, development risks, infrastructure needs, and entitlement complexity
Collaborate with internal and external partners (architects, engineers, surveyors) to determine project viability
Develop and review initial financial models, site budgets, and early-stage pro formas
Model acquisition scenarios, development assumptions, and deal structures to guide go/no-go decisions
Support early financing strategy for LIHTC, SAIL, SHIP, HOME, HUD programs, and Florida funding opportunities
Lead negotiations with sellers, brokers, and landowners to secure favorable deal terms
Prepare and manage letters of intent (LOIs), purchase agreements, and contract timelines
Coordinate legal review and ensure all agreements meet corporate, financial, and operational standards
Support entitlement pathways, including zoning changes, comp plan amendments, variances, and site plan approvals
Coordinate with municipalities, counties, planning staff, and regulatory agencies
Track requirements, prepare submittals, and assist with presentations at public meetings or hearings
Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, community partners, landowners, and consultants
Support community outreach, neighborhood meetings, and early engagement efforts
Facilitate strong collaboration across internal teams—from development and finance to design and construction
Track acquisition milestones, critical dates, and contract contingencies
Conduct site visits and provide up-to-date assessments to project leadership
Prepare internal reports, investment summaries, opportunity memos, and pipeline updates
Qualification
Required
Strategic insight
Strong analytical skills
Mission-driven mindset
Proactive and precise
Collaborative
Experience in land acquisition and development
Ability to navigate complex due diligence
Strong relationship-building skills with landowners, brokers, municipalities, and business partners
Experience in market research and feasibility assessments
Ability to conduct density/yield studies
Experience in financial modeling and deal structuring
Knowledge of LIHTC, SAIL, SHIP, HOME, HUD programs, and Florida funding opportunities
Negotiation skills with sellers, brokers, and landowners
Experience in preparing and managing letters of intent (LOIs) and purchase agreements
Knowledge of entitlement pathways, zoning changes, and land-use approvals
Ability to build and maintain relationships with government officials and community partners
Experience in community outreach and engagement efforts
Ability to track acquisition milestones and critical dates
Experience in preparing internal reports and investment summaries
Company
Wendover Management
Setting the Standard in Property Management: At Wendover Management, we're passionate about redefining the residential experience.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase