Land Acquisition Manager

Centurycommunitiesinc · Jacksonville, FL · Other

Posted 2026-10-31

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The Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for identifying, researching, underwriting, investigating, qualifying, and managing the purchasing of land.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

Network with brokers, developers, engineers, planners, municipalities, and landowners for new acquisition opportunities.

Perform preliminary due diligence and underwriting to determine the viability of each deal.

Maintain updated land use plans and database.

Use plans, aerial maps, and assessor databases to find vacant & semi-vacant parcels with the potential for residential use.

Contact owners and enter potentially viable projects into the Land Database.

Monitor Entitlement / Development application lists.

Review Metro Study, Smart numbers, and other Broker resources for new parcels.

Conduct Market Analysis to set preliminary pricing.

Visits, competitive market analysis worksheets, and price per square footage graphing.

Complete due diligence checklist and due diligence memorandum.

Complete presentation to Asset Management Committee for approval on all new deals.

Resolve any AMC issues before EDD and Closing.

Manage a pipeline of deals for re-position back into the production cycle.

Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

What You Have:

Experience in Land Acquisitions, Planning, and Development.

In-depth knowledge of the area land market.

Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports or legal documents.

Your Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in residential Single or Multi-Family Land Acquisitions.

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