Director, Land Acquisition and Development

American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) is one of the leading single‑family rental companies in the United States. Within AMH, the Director of Land Acquisition and Development is responsible for sourcing, acquiring, entitling, and developing land and residential lots to meet the company's growth objectives. Responsibilities Identify, evaluate, and advance land acquisition opportunities through market research, financial analysis, feasibility modeling, and relationship‑based sourcing. Lead due diligence including zoning, entitlements, engineering considerations, environmental factors, costs, and jurisdictional requirements. Prepare and present acquisition recommendations to executive and committee review. Negotiate purchase agreements, contracts, and related documentation to secure strategic land positions. Oversee entitlement and permitting processes in coordination with municipal agencies, consultants, developers, and HOAs. Manage the full land development lifecycle, including budgets, schedules, forecasting, consultant oversight, trade partner selection, and cost reconciliation. Address project risks, schedule impacts, and budget variances to support successful delivery. Lead and develop a local team, setting clear expectations, coaching, providing performance feedback, and fostering continuous improvement. Promote consistent processes, best practices, and collaboration across acquisition, development, and internal partner teams. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Economics, Commerce, or Construction Management preferred. Minimum five (5) years of experience in land acquisition, development, sales, or related real estate or construction disciplines, including contract negotiation and relationship management. Three (3) years of people‑leadership experience managing and developing direct reports. Background in residential development or comparable real‑estate‑focused environments preferred. Familiarity with financial analysis, pro‑formas, budgeting, forecasting, and market evaluation. Knowledge of entitlements, permitting, environmental regulations, and development compliance frameworks. Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills across diverse audiences. Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives, adapt to evolving market conditions, and exercise sound professional judgment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CRM systems preferred. Valid driver’s license and capacity to travel locally for site visits and municipal coordination. Willingness to obtain market‑specific certifications or licenses (e.g., real estate license, FAA drone certification, OSHA 30) as applicable. Compensation The anticipated annual base pay range is $134,609.00 – $188,451.00. Actual starting base pay will depend on geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible spending accounts and/or Health Savings Accounts Dependent savings accounts 401(k) plan with company matching contributions Employee stock purchase plan Tuition reimbursement program Nine paid holidays per year Paid time off accrued at 0.0577 hours per hour worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year Equal Employment Opportunity American Homes 4 Rent, LP (“AMH”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, or genetic information. AMH provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AMH participates in the E‑Verify program. Background checks are required for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr