Land Acquisition Manager

The Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing land opportunities that align with Hunter Quinn Homes’ growth strategy. This role requires a blend of market insight, financial acumen, and relationship-building skills to ensure we acquire and develop land that supports our long-term success. In addition, this leader will help foster a financial mindset within the Land Department, building strong accounting, budgeting, and cost-management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Land Acquisition & Market Analysis

• Identify land opportunities through market research, networking, and site visits.
• Conduct due diligence on potential acquisitions, including zoning, environmental, and market feasibility studies.
• Determine land values by reviewing property sales data, public records, and insights from developers and industry contacts.
• Negotiate and execute land purchase agreements.

Entitlement & Development Coordination

• Partner with Development personnel and consultants to manage entitlement and planning activities.
• Coordinate governmental reviews, permitting, and approval processes.
• Oversee joint venture agreements and related management arrangements as appropriate.

Financial Oversight & Reporting

• Track and manage purchase agreements, earnest money deposits, and key contract deadlines.
• Work closely with Land and Finance teams to ensure accurate documentation of entitlement and development costs.
• Prepare and update financial models to support feasibility analyses.
• Lead monthly budget and land cost reconciliations with Land and Finance teams, ensuring all assumptions are documented.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for submission to the Home Office.
• Analyze soft costs (e.g., property taxes, HOA funding, land overhead absorption) and lot cost calculations.
• Assist in forecasting cash flows for land purchases and development expenditures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or related field (required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in land acquisition, real estate development, or related field; homebuilding industry experience preferred.
• Proven track record in land negotiation, due diligence, and closing.
• Strong understanding of real estate market analysis, land valuation, and entitlement processes.
• Solid financial and budgeting skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret complex data.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with developers, brokers, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfortable learning new software tools.