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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Description
Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders in both established locations and long-term growth markets. Forestar’s vision is to be the nation’s leading residential lot developer. The Company’s strategic relationship with D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, complements Forestar’s vision of creating neighborhoods that enhance the lives of community residents while creating value for shareholders, trade partners and employees.
Forestar Group is currently looking for a Land Acquisition Manager-FG in their Operations department. The right candidate will manage the Land Acquisition Department. Find, place under contract, receive governmental approval, and close on new land that meets the division's needs.
- Plan, direct and coordinate all land acquisition activities
- Identify and qualify potential land acquisitions in alignment with division goals
- Manage the due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with internal design and land development teams
- Manage, coordinate resources for, and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions
- Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing
- Maintain responsibility for developing departmental overhead budget and controlling the budget
- Manage the land/lot purchase contract process with division counsel, outside counsel and region counsel
- Collaborate with the Land Development Department on potential development communities
- Develop business community relationships and scout other avenues for possible acquisitions
- Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers
- Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets
- Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys
- Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
- Able to travel overnight
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Fifth year college or university program certificate;
- Seven to ten years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must have a vehicle and valid driver's license
- Strong Communication Skills
Creative thinking and attention to detail
Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401(K)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
- Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo
Job: Land
Job Posting: Jul 31, 2026, 4:22:07 PM
Description
Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders in both established locations and long-term growth markets. Forestar’s vision is to be the nation’s leading residential lot developer. The Company’s strategic relationship with D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, complements Forestar’s vision of creating neighborhoods that enhance the lives of community residents while creating value for shareholders, trade partners and employees.
Forestar Group is currently looking for a Land Acquisition Manager-FG in their Operations department. The right candidate will manage the Land Acquisition Department. Find, place under contract, receive governmental approval, and close on new land that meets the division's needs.
- Plan, direct and coordinate all land acquisition activities
- Identify and qualify potential land acquisitions in alignment with division goals
- Manage the due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with internal design and land development teams
- Manage, coordinate resources for, and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions
- Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing
- Maintain responsibility for developing departmental overhead budget and controlling the budget
- Manage the land/lot purchase contract process with division counsel, outside counsel and region counsel
- Collaborate with the Land Development Department on potential development communities
- Develop business community relationships and scout other avenues for possible acquisitions
- Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers
- Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets
- Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys
- Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
- Able to travel overnight
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Fifth year college or university program certificate;
- Seven to ten years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must have a vehicle and valid driver's license
- Strong Communication Skills
Creative thinking and attention to detail
Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401(K)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
- Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo
Job: Land
Job Posting: Jul 31, 2026, 4:22:07 PM
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Who's Hiring
- Garden Street Communities12
- Atwell11
- Liberty Core Consultants8
- AMH5
- D.R. Horton5
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate10
- Energy4
- Manufacturing1
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 Garden Street Communities, Atwell, and Liberty Core Consultants, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 29% of land acquisition manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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