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Director of Land Acquisition & Development in Atlanta

Date Posted: 25 September 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Director of Land Development & Acquisition – Residential Construction

Full-Time | Hybrid – 3 Days in Office / 2 Days Remote

A growing residential home builder is seeking an experienced Director of Land Development & Acquisition to lead the identification, evaluation, acquisition, and development of residential land opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and evaluate residential land acquisition opportunities

  • Lead due diligence, negotiations, contracts, and closings

  • Oversee land development from acquisition through finished lots

  • Manage zoning, entitlements, permitting, and municipal approvals

  • Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and financial projections

  • Build relationships with landowners, brokers, municipalities, engineers, and consultants

  • Maintain and grow the company's land pipeline

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of residential land acquisition/development experience

  • Strong understanding of land development, zoning, entitlements, and permitting

  • Experience evaluating land deals, development costs, and financial feasibility

  • Strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

What’s Offered

  • Competitive compensation & benefits

  • Hybrid schedule – 3 days in office / 2 days remote

  • Career growth opportunity

  • Stable, growing residential builder

  • Collaborative team environment

For confidential consideration, contact Lindsay Fitzpatrick at 605-403-5147 or Lindsay.Fitzpatrick@gogpac.com.

All inquiries are strictly confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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