We are a growth-stage residential real estate development company with an active pipeline spanning land entitlements, master-planned communities, and mixed-use residential projects across the Austin metro. We are seeking a sharp, relationship-driven Land Acquisitions Manager to lead our sourcing, underwriting, and deal execution efforts. This is a high-ownership role for a proven land professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy, relationships, and transactions.

What you'll do

Source, evaluate, and negotiate the acquisition of raw land and entitled lots for residential development across the greater Austin metro and surrounding submarkets.
Conduct comprehensive feasibility analyses including financial underwriting, comparable sales analysis, entitlement risk assessment, and infrastructure due diligence (utilities, drainage, access).
Lead due diligence coordination across title, environmental, surveying, engineering, and legal teams from LOI through closing.
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of off-market and on-market opportunities through deep relationships with landowners, brokers, attorneys, municipalities, and other market participants.
Prepare and present acquisition packages and investment memos to senior leadership and capital partners, with clear go/no-go recommendations.
Monitor market trends, land pricing, absorption rates, and competitive activity across Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Burnet counties.
Collaborate with internal development, engineering, and finance teams to align acquisitions with product strategy, capital structure, and project timelines.

What we're looking for

10+ years of land acquisition experience with a residential developer
Deep knowledge of the Austin land market across multiple submarkets
Proven track record of sourcing and closing residential land transactions
Strong financial modeling and underwriting skills
Fluency in entitlement, permitting, and land planning processes in Texas
Established relationships with Austin-area brokers, landowners, and municipalities
Experience reading surveys, plats, title commitments, and environmental reports
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or related field preferred

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