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Land Acquisition Manager

Drees Homes

Overview

Drees Homes is a family-owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have taken care of our employees and our customers. It's why we rank as the 19th largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a track record of long-tenured employees. We're proud of being named a 2023, 2024 and 2025 U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and we've been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in both 2023, 2024 and 2025. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

Drees Homes , a nationally recognized homebuilder known for innovation and excellence is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to support the Raleigh Division. This role is responsible for land acquisition, including market analysis, site identification, and feasibility, and plays a critical part in shaping future communities and driving long-term growth.

We're looking for a motivated professional who can work independently within a structured environment, is eager to learn the business, and brings an outgoing, optimistic approach.

What You'll Do
  • Source and secure land and lot opportunities
  • Conduct market, financial, and feasibility analyses
  • Negotiate contracts and manage due diligence
  • Lead entitlement and permitting efforts
  • Build strong relationships with developers, brokers, and local stakeholders
What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Land Planning, or related field
  • 3+ years of land acquisition or related experience
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills
  • Experience with contracts, entitlements, and financial modeling
Why Join Us
  • Opportunity to shape future land strategy and growth
Premier Benefits to Support YOU: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
  • Wellness rewards
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid time off increasing with tenure
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Long and short disability and Parental leave
  • Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home
  • Employee Assistance Program and much more!

Excellent salary and bonus potential.

Join a special team that works together to make Drees Homes a successful company and a rewarding place to work!

Summary

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace
To learn more about Drees Homes visit our website
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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