Director of Land Acquisition (Relocation Available)

Director of Land Acquisition – Raw Land & Master Planned CommunitiesMelbourne, FL

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Company OverviewOur client is a growing homebuilder with an active pipeline of master planned communities across Florida's Space Coast. We're expanding our land team to support continued growth in the Melbourne market.
Position SummaryThe Director of Land Acquisition will lead land sourcing and acquisition strategy for raw land opportunities supporting future master planned communities in the Melbourne/Brevard County market. This role owns the acquisition pipeline end-to-end — sourcing deals, negotiating terms, and driving them through entitlement to construction-ready — and will play a key role in shaping the division's growth strategy.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead land acquisition strategy for raw/Greenfield land supporting master planned communities in the Melbourne/Brevard County marketPersonally source and cultivate land opportunities through direct outreach, broker relationships, and landowner networksNegotiate LOIs, purchase agreements, and options with landowners and sellersOversee feasibility and due diligence (zoning, utilities, wetlands, flood plain, topography, entitlement pathway) for prospective sitesBuild and present land underwriting, pro formas, and land development budgets to executive leadership for approvalDirect the entitlement process in coordination with internal/external teams, including representing the company at municipal and county planning meetings as neededDevelop and manage relationships with landowners, brokers, developers, and municipal/county officials across the marketManage and prioritize the land pipeline; report regularly to executive leadership on deal flow, market conditions, and competitive landscapePartner cross-functionally with development, engineering, and finance to ensure smooth handoff from acquisition through entitlement to construction[If applicable: manage/mentor land acquisition staff and support division growth planning]
Qualifications5+ years of land acquisition experience, with a track record of leading raw land deals for master planned communitiesPrior homebuilder, developer, or land consulting xzbcwsv experience strongly preferredDeep understanding of entitlements, zoning, and municipal approval processes in Florida (Brevard County experience a strong plus)Demonstrated success negotiating and closing land acquisitions at scaleEstablished relationships with landowners, brokers, and municipalities in the local market a strong plusStrong land underwriting and financial analysis skillsExcellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skillsBachelor's degree required (Real Estate, Business, Civil Engineering, or related field); MBA a plus
Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary + performance bonus[Benefits package — health insurance, 401(k), PTO, etc.]