Director of Land Acquisition
Talently - Austin
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Job Title: Director of Land Acquisition
Location: On Site - Austin, TX, United States
Salary: $150,000 - $190,000
Skills: Land Acquisition, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Residential, Multifamily, Land Planning, Entitlements, Financial Modeling
About the Real Estate Industry / The Opportunity:
Are you passionate about driving impactful real estate investments and shaping thriving communities? Our client, a leader in the Real Estate industry, is seeking a highly skilled Director of Land Acquisition to join their team in Austin, TX. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in land development, financial modeling, and urban planning to identify and secure land investments that align with strategic growth objectives. If you have a strong network within the industry and a proven track record of navigating complex acquisition processes, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
Responsibilities:
- Source and identify potential acquisition opportunities to maintain a robust pipeline of land investments.
- Develop and cultivate relationships with brokers, property owners, attorneys, and other industry professionals to uncover acquisition opportunities.
- Build effective partnerships with local representatives and home builders in the Austin market.
- Oversee and evaluate quantitative and qualitative analyses of investment opportunities, including financial feasibility and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with analysts to create and review cash flow models, operating statements, and financial reports to assess investment returns.
- Direct market research and due diligence processes, including evaluating market trends, demographics, growth patterns, and entitlement challenges.
- Ensure alignment of acquisitions with company objectives and targeted investment parameters.
Must-Have Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, or Business.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial modeling, land development, residential construction, land acquisitions, or land planning and entitlements.
- Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to evaluate investment feasibility and risk factors.
- Experience managing due diligence processes and interpreting market research.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills within the real estate industry.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Master's degree in Business Administration or Real Estate Development.
- Experience with single-family and multifamily residential developments.
- Established network of contacts within the Austin real estate market.
- Proficiency in advanced financial modeling and sensitivity analysis.
- Knowledge of local entitlement and zoning regulations in Texas.