Land Acquisition Manager Jobs
Land Acquisition Manager jobs are open across residential homebuilding, commercial real estate, land development, and energy sectors, from associate and entry-level to director, with specializations in entitlements, due diligence, and site feasibility analysis. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Who is Stanley Martin Homes?
At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe your work should have a purpose. With us, it truly does.
Our success starts with our people, and we are proud to foster a culture where every team member is valued and supported. At Stanley Martin Homes, you will work alongside passionate, knowledgeable professionals who are committed to doing the right thing, delivering exceptional homebuyer experiences, and putting homebuyers first.
Stanley Martin Homes is one of the largest 25 homebuilders in the United States and it has been consistently one of the fastest growing. We are proud of the people-first culture that makes it possible.
If you are ready to build a meaningful career and help families find the place they will call home, we would love to connect with you. Join our team and build a career that you will be proud of.
Explore Opportunities Today
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A day in the life of a Land Acquisition Manager:
Life as a Land Acquisition Manager is exciting and different every day as it’s your job to maintain the company’s pipeline of potential land deals while helping manage key players on the Land Acquisition team. Your expertise is crucial to the Division’s market strategy which includes assisting with financial analysis, quarterly reporting and budget reviews. You will be responsible for sourcing land leads, assembling feasibility packages, assisting with financial reports and monitoring acquisitions. Your day may start researching new land parcels and establishing target markets, building relationships with local developers, builders, brokers and landowners. The rest of your day could then consist of building financial models, identifying underutilized properties and ensuring contract compliance for current land deals, all in a hybrid work environment.
Technical Tools Used Daily
- DXC Homebuilder One (HB1)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal Land Acquisition Manager candidate is organized and detail-oriented with an analytical mindset. Being able to communicate clearly and build strong relationships with internal and external groups is imperative to the success of this role.
Must Haves:
- Real estate or homebuilding experience
- Excited to collaborate in a team environment
- Exudes active listening, confidence, and respect when communicating with others
- Strong negotiation skills
- Goal oriented
Nice to Haves:
- A college degree in business, finance or related field of study
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What’s In It For Me:
- Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)
- Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
- Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement
- Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave
- Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
- Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon
- Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
- Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more
Stanley Martin Homes has been building new homes since 1966. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Stanley Martin Homes is one of the nation’s fastest-growing homebuilders, having built more than 25,000 homes and operating in 14 metropolitan areas and seven states, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Named National Builder of the Year in 2021 by Builder Magazine, Stanley Martin Homes is driven to deliver on its mission to “design and build homes people love at a price they can afford.”
At Stanley Martin Homes, you're not just joining a company—you’re joining a team. Whether your passion is in sales, construction, or operations, you'll contribute to delivering an exceptional home buying experience that helps people realize their dreams.
INTRODUCTION
Who is Stanley Martin Homes?
At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe your work should have a purpose. With us, it truly does.
Our success starts with our people, and we are proud to foster a culture where every team member is valued and supported. At Stanley Martin Homes, you will work alongside passionate, knowledgeable professionals who are committed to doing the right thing, delivering exceptional homebuyer experiences, and putting homebuyers first.
Stanley Martin Homes is one of the largest 25 homebuilders in the United States and it has been consistently one of the fastest growing. We are proud of the people-first culture that makes it possible.
If you are ready to build a meaningful career and help families find the place they will call home, we would love to connect with you. Join our team and build a career that you will be proud of.
Explore Opportunities Today
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A day in the life of a Land Acquisition Manager:
Life as a Land Acquisition Manager is exciting and different every day as it’s your job to maintain the company’s pipeline of potential land deals while helping manage key players on the Land Acquisition team. Your expertise is crucial to the Division’s market strategy which includes assisting with financial analysis, quarterly reporting and budget reviews. You will be responsible for sourcing land leads, assembling feasibility packages, assisting with financial reports and monitoring acquisitions. Your day may start researching new land parcels and establishing target markets, building relationships with local developers, builders, brokers and landowners. The rest of your day could then consist of building financial models, identifying underutilized properties and ensuring contract compliance for current land deals, all in a hybrid work environment.
Technical Tools Used Daily
- DXC Homebuilder One (HB1)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal Land Acquisition Manager candidate is organized and detail-oriented with an analytical mindset. Being able to communicate clearly and build strong relationships with internal and external groups is imperative to the success of this role.
Must Haves:
- Real estate or homebuilding experience
- Excited to collaborate in a team environment
- Exudes active listening, confidence, and respect when communicating with others
- Strong negotiation skills
- Goal oriented
Nice to Haves:
- A college degree in business, finance or related field of study
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What’s In It For Me:
- Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)
- Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
- Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement
- Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave
- Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
- Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon
- Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
- Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more
Stanley Martin Homes has been building new homes since 1966. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Stanley Martin Homes is one of the nation’s fastest-growing homebuilders, having built more than 25,000 homes and operating in 14 metropolitan areas and seven states, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Named National Builder of the Year in 2021 by Builder Magazine, Stanley Martin Homes is driven to deliver on its mission to “design and build homes people love at a price they can afford.”
At Stanley Martin Homes, you're not just joining a company—you’re joining a team. Whether your passion is in sales, construction, or operations, you'll contribute to delivering an exceptional home buying experience that helps people realize their dreams.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Innovative Construction Group2
- Stanley Martin Homes2
- Avantus1
- Land O'Lakes1
- Resource Environmental Solutions1
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate4
- Manufacturing2
- Food & Beverage1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in land acquisition manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in real estate, urban planning, business, or a related field
- 3 to 7 years of land acquisition, site selection, or real estate development experience
- Demonstrated experience managing option agreements, purchase contracts, and due diligence processes
- Proficiency with GIS mapping tools and site feasibility analysis software
- Strong knowledge of entitlement processes, zoning regulations, and local permitting requirements
- Established relationships with landowners, brokers, and municipal planning departments
Tips for Your Land Acquisition Manager Job Search
Quantify your closed deal volume
Hiring managers want to see how many acres you've contracted, how many parcels you've closed, and the project type behind each deal. Replace vague claims with actual transaction volume and deal size to make your resume stand out against other candidates.
Highlight entitlements and zoning experience
Employers in residential and commercial development consistently look for candidates who have navigated rezoning, variance approvals, or planned unit development processes. Call out the jurisdictions where you've successfully secured entitlements and the timelines involved.
Tailor your resume to the builder or developer type
A national production homebuilder screens for lot pipeline management and option contract experience, while a commercial developer prioritizes feasibility modeling and broker relationships. Adjust your bullet points to match the specific business model of each employer you target.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists land acquisition manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a deal sheet for interviews
Bring a one-page deal sheet summarizing your most significant acquisitions, including property type, purchase price range, and outcome. Interviewers at development firms often ask candidates to walk through a past deal in detail, so having a structured example ready gives you a concrete advantage.
Negotiate with market comps in hand
Before a final-round conversation about compensation, research what similar roles are paying in that metro by pulling recent postings and regional data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Grounding your ask in market data signals commercial awareness, which is directly relevant to this role.
Land Acquisition Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most land acquisition managers?
The companies hiring the most land acquisition managers right now include Innovative Construction Group, Stanley Martin Homes, and Avantus, with the largest share of openings in South Carolina, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. National production homebuilders and large commercial developers tend to post the most roles at any given time.
How many land acquisition manager jobs are remote?
About 43% of land acquisition manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on, field-intensive nature of most roles in this field. Sub-areas like strategic portfolio planning or data-driven site screening are the most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements compared to market-facing acquisition roles.
How do you become a land acquisition manager?
Start with a degree in real estate, urban planning, or business, then build hands-on experience through roles in land brokerage, development coordination, or site selection. Learn to read title reports, interpret zoning codes, and manage option contracts. Demonstrating that you've taken a parcel from initial prospecting through closing is what moves candidates into manager-level roles.
Can you get hired as a land acquisition manager without much experience?
Breaking in with limited direct experience is possible if you can show adjacent skills. Candidates from commercial real estate brokerage, civil engineering, or municipal planning often transition successfully by emphasizing site analysis, landowner negotiations, or entitlement knowledge. Targeting smaller regional developers or land-focused homebuilders, where deal teams are lean and responsibilities broad, gives you the best path to an early manager title.
What does the land acquisition manager interview process look like?
Most employers run two to four rounds, starting with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background and deal experience. You'll then meet with a regional vice president or development director who will ask you to walk through a specific acquisition in detail. Later rounds often include a market analysis exercise or a conversation with a cross-functional team covering finance, entitlements, or construction.
Where can I find and apply to land acquisition manager jobs?
You can find and apply to land acquisition manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and target market, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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