Land Acquisition Manager
Drees HomesOverview
Drees Homes is a family-owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have taken care of our employees and our customers. It's why we rank as the 19th largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a track record of long-tenured employees. We're proud of being named a 2023, 2024 and 2025 U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and we've been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in both 2023, 2024 and 2025. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.
Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.
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!
Summary
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace
To learn more about Drees Homes visit our website www.dreeshomes.com