Land Acquisition Manager

Company Description True North Developments, LLC is a real estate development company focused on identifying and transforming land opportunities into high-quality residential and commercial projects. The organization emphasizes thoughtful planning, strong community relationships, and long-term value creation for property owners, residents, and business partners. Team members collaborate closely across disciplines, including land acquisition, entitlement, design, and construction. The company values integrity, professionalism, and data-driven decision-making in all aspects of its work. Working at True North Development offers exposure to the full development lifecycle and opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Role Description The Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing land opportunities that align with True North Development strategic goals. This is a full-time role that requires travel around Middle Tennessee. Day-to-day tasks include sourcing potential sites through networking, market research, and direct outreach to landowners and brokers; performing preliminary financial analyses and feasibility assessments; and coordinating due diligence activities such as surveys, environmental reviews, and title work.

Qualifications

• Strong land and real estate acquisition skills, including site identification, deal structuring, and negotiation.
• Basic analytical and financial skills, such as market research, feasibility analysis, and basic pro forma modeling.
• Ability to establish industry relationships, with good communication skills to work effectively with landowners, brokers, public officials, and internal teams.
• Knowledge of zoning, entitlement processes, and local regulations relevant to land development.
• Prefer no less than two years of experience, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with standard office and mapping tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, GIS or similar) and a valid driver’s license.