Vice President of Land Acquisition & Development

OverviewThe Vice President, Land Acquisition & Development will be the leader in sourcing and execution of real estate development opportunities. The Vice President, Land Acquistion & Development will be responsible for meeting fund deployment expectations in terms of markets, throughput, product types, approvals, delivery, financing and overall accountability of the projects while supporting the organization’s mission, vision and values.QualificationsTraining/EducationCollege degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or law. MBA, MAI, JD, AIA professional designation, or other graduate or professional degree preferredExperience/Skills Minimum of seven to ten years of experience in residential or commercial real estate with demonstrated experience and working knowledge of underwriting, site selection, performing feasibility analysis, market evaluation, Entitlements and Zoning, underwriting/financing of deals and business/project planningPreferred experience in single-family home development, including land acquisition, entitlement processing, site planning, and coordination with design and construction teams through project completionStrong technical knowledge of underwriting/financing of deals, institutional investor needs, design, construction and High degree of experience in budget planning, expense monitoring and profit and loss responsibilityExcellent computer skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Office; other construction or real estate software a plusSpecial RequirementsBig picture and strategic thinking skillsExceptional financial acumen, ability to problem solve project challenges by understanding levers availableHigh degree of professionalismTransparency, reporting and sharing of information effectively across all departmentsProven record of successful negotiation skillsExceptional leadership, management, communication and collaboration skillsStrong analytical skillsResults oriented and solution focusedHigh degree of accountability and ownershipExcellent judgment and decision making skillsAbility to multitask, prioritize and meet changing deadlinesExcellent internal and external customer service skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environmentResponsibilitiesLand Acquisition Strategy & ExecutionLeads the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of land acquisition opportunities aligned with company and fund-level investment strategiesBuilds and maintains a robust pipeline of land opportunities through market research, broker relationships, landowner outreach, and strategic partnershipsIdentifies, vets, and pursues land sites in both existing and new markets suitable for development, ensuring alignment with fund objectives and balance sheet targetsOversees due diligence activities related to land acquisitions, including zoning, entitlement risk, environmental factors, title review, and utility availabilityNegotiates and secures purchase agreements for approved land sites, partnering with Legal on all contracts and related documentationDevelops and maintains strong relationships with landowners, brokers, municipalities, economic organizations, and other strategic partners Market & Financial Analysis Conducts in-depth market research, including demographic trends, rental comparables, competitive supply analysis, and absorption forecasts to inform land acquisition and development strategyPartners with Capital Markets, CIO, CFO, and Fund Managers to underwrite land deals and support financing effortsCreates, reviews, and maintains financial proformas to support investment decisions, including sensitivity analysis and risk mitigation planning Development Strategy & OversightServes as the accountable lead for advancing select land acquisitions into full development projects, managing early-stage development efforts through entitlements and pre-constructionCollaborates with internal design, construction, and operations teams to ensure feasibility of development plans on acquired land Leads pursuit of public-private partnerships and negotiations for development incentives such as TIF, tax abatements, grants, and infrastructure reimbursementsOversees site design and works with third-party consultants and internal staff to complete comprehensive feasibility assessments, including traffic impact, infrastructure, and permitting Internal Collaboration & CommunicationCollaborates with internal departments – finance, operations, construction, legal, marketing – to align land and development opportunities with long-term company goalsWorks cross-functionally to validate development assumptions, including achievable rents, operating expenses, and construction costsPrepares and presents project recommendations to the Executive and Investment Committees, supported by market and financial analyses and visual exhibits Reporting & ComplianceDelivers timely, accurate, and professional reports, presentations, and communications to stakeholdersEnsures all acquisition and development activities comply with internal policies and procedures and algin with company values Maintains up-to-date knowledge of land use trends, local market dynamics, and relevant regulatory changes impacting development Other ResponsibilitiesWillingness to travel as required for site visits, relationship management, and deal executionOther duties as assigned by supervisor#CCJob SummaryID: 2026-2688Category: DevelopmentPosition Type: Regular Full-Time