VP of Acquisitions

VP of Acquisitions

Columbus, OH

One of America’s fastest growing apartment builders is seeking a Vice President of Land Acquisition to drive continued growth of its single-story apartment neighborhoods, meeting the increasing demand for high-quality, attainable housing in today's challenging real estate market.

Highlights:

• Executive leadership role with a well-capitalized, privately held developer and owner.
• Join one of Central Ohio's most recognized residential developers with a reputation for quality, long-term ownership, and a product that stands apart in today's affordability-driven market.
• High-impact role with significant influence on long-term expansion strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Under the general direction of the National VP of Land Acquisitions and Development, the Vice President of Land Acquisitions will be responsible for providing executive leadership and strategic direction for land acquisition activities in their assigned region.
• This role supports acquisition directors, managers, and coordinators while remaining actively involved in market strategy, deal structuring, contract negotiations, and municipal approval processes.
• Serving as a key liaison between the Acquisitions team and senior leadership, this position drives performance, mitigates risk, and ensures successful execution of the company’s land acquisition strategy.

What you will do:

• Provide hands-on support to Acquisitions directors, managers, and coordinators in all aspects of land acquisition.
• Provide training and strategic support to Acquisitions directors, managers, and coordinators including guidance on land mapping, land contract negotiation, and municipality approval strategy.
• Act as a liaison between Acquisitions managers and senior leadership, facilitating coordination, sharing progress updates, and ensuring alignment on acquisitions priorities.
• Directly manage several Acquisitions team members providing regular feedback, conducting performance reviews, and offering day-to-day support.
• Identify target areas in specific markets that align with demographic and neighborhood criteria
• Negotiate Letters of Intent (LOIs) and Purchase Agreements (PAs) with brokers and property sellers.
• Maintain and update land contract records in the internal D365 Acquisitions Hub database
• Request proposals for engineering services, landscaping, environmental studies (e.g., tree surveys, bat studies), and project renderings.
• Manage deals through a comprehensive Site Review process, including Stage 1 (SR1) and Stage 2 (SR2), to secure necessary approvals and conduct budget planning for acquisition opportunities.
• Review costs and maintain budget requirements using Business Intelligence (BI) tools to support data-driven financial planning.
• Evaluate rezoning and site plan requirements of municipalities.
• Prepare rezoning applications and submit documentation to municipalities as needed.
• Design site plans and determine product mix in collaboration with Operations.
• Review due diligence materials and identify potential risks or red flags with Development.
• Develop and manage entitlement and approval schedules.
• Prepare and submit site plan approval packages to municipalities.
• Host neighborhood meetings before public hearings to inform and gather community feedback.
• Identify required easements, performance guarantees, and impact fees; implement as needed.
• Research tap fees for water and sanitary services.
• Investigate property tax obligations for potential sites.
• Oversee engineering process while collaborating with Development, obtain necessary permits, and attend pre-construction meetings.
• Ensure compliance with City, County, and Township development and maintenance agreements.
• Attend municipal meetings throughout the entitlement and approval process.
• Submit acquisition-related financial documentation to the Finance team.
• Collaborate with architects on building elevations and municipal design requirements.
• Review and approve project-related invoices.
• Participate in internal meetings and cross-functional coordination.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience in land development or acquisitions.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in acquisitions.
• Certified Planner designation (e.g., AICP) – preferred.
• Legal or financial background – preferred.
• Demonstrates leadership responsibilities, including guiding and developing team members as the organization grows.
• Integrity (respectfulness, trustworthiness), empathy, and leadership.
• Resilience under pressure.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and business acumen.
• Proficiency in business software and ability to manage multiple platforms.
• Ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Deadline-driven execution.
• Strategic thinking aligned with desired outcomes.

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