Land Acquisition Manager
Drees Homes
Raleigh, North Carolina
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acquisitions Management, Analysis Skills, Brokerage, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence, Employee Assistance Plan, Feasibility Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Market Analysis, Negotiation Skills, Private Funding, Project/Program Management, Residential Construction
LOCATION
Raleigh, North Carolina
POSTED
30+ days ago
Drees Homes is a family-owned home builder with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we've cared for our employees and customers—earning recognition as the 19th largest privately owned builder in the country and building a culture of long-tenured employees.
We are proud to be a four-time U.S. Best Managed Company (2022–2025), a distinction sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and to be Great Place to Work® certified for the past four years.
Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability, and success.
Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky), Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.
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!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace
To learn more about Drees Homes visit our website www.dreeshomes.com
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