Land Acquisition Jobs

A Land Acquisition professional in the construction industry plays a crucial role in securing lands for construction projects. They are responsible for identifying, assessing, and securing potential land for commercial or residential development. This involves researching and analyzing property values, negotiating purchase terms and contracts with landowners, and coordinating with lawyers to ensure legal compliance. They also collaborate with engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to evaluate the suitability of the land for construction. A good understanding of real estate market trends, zoning laws, and environmental regulations is essential for this role.

Before becoming a Land Acquisition professional, a person might have roles such as Real Estate Agent, Land Surveyor, or Property Manager. These roles provide valuable industry knowledge and practical experience that can be beneficial for a career in Land Acquisition. As for the required skills and certifications, a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field is often a prerequisite. Some employers may prefer candidates with a Real Estate Broker's license. Important skills include negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of geographic information system (GIS) software may also be required.

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Site Acquisition Mgr

  • Athens, OH
  • 4 hours ago
  • Athens, OH
  • 4 hours ago

documents (LL and regulatory) o LL Notification (preparation, submittal and tracking to LL acknowledgement of receipt) o LL consent (preparation, document submittal and tracking to LL acknowledgement...

Site Acquisition Manager

  • Athens, OH
  • 4 hours ago
  • Athens, OH
  • 4 hours ago

documents (LL and regulatory)LL Notification (preparation, submittal and tracking to LL acknowledgement of receipt)LL consent (preparation, document submittal and tracking to LL acknowledgement of...

Manager of Land Acquisition (Sarasota Area)

  • Bonita Springs, FL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bonita Springs, FL
  • 16 hours ago

Management, Engineering or equivalent Valid Driver's License because driving is an essential function of this position....

Director of Land Acquisition (Sarasota)

  • Bonita Springs, FL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bonita Springs, FL
  • 16 hours ago

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Find land opportunities in respective division/area Oversee land mapping Negotiate and contract land acquisitions Interface in the due diligence and entitlement process, as...

Property Acquisition Division Manager

  • Bradenton, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Bradenton, FL
  • 1 day ago

Coordinates, directs and monitors the work activities of contracted service providers for related land acquisitions, consultants for property appraisals and title work, etc....

Project Manager Land Acquisition

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for supporting all aspects of land acquisition projects to sustain and grow market share....

Technical Manager - Land Development

  • Lewisville, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Lewisville, TX
  • 1 day ago

7+ years' experience in civil site design or related field required Demonstrated expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D is essential Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to land...

Land Development Project Manager

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

Land Development Project Manager Kleinfelder is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Land Development team in our Austin office....

Director of Land Acquisition (Sarasota)

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES : Find land opportunities in respective division/area Oversee land mapping Negotiate and contract land acquisitions Interface in the due diligence and entitlement process, as...

Project Manager Land Acquisition

  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago

Run pro-formas to determine land values and to analyze potential land acquisition opportunities....

Manager of Land Acquisition (Sarasota Area)

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago

Management, Engineering or equivalent Valid Drivers License because driving is an essential function of this position....

Project Manager - Land Development

  • Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities include conduct preliminary evaluations, prepare various reports, writing proposals, produce design drawings, prepare technical specifications and prepare permit submittals for civil...

Land Development Project Manager

  • Coeur d Alene, ID
  • 2 days ago
  • Coeur d Alene, ID
  • 2 days ago

Ardurra Company is seeking an experienced Professional Engineer to join our team as a Land Development Project Manager in Coeur d'Alene, ID!...

Director - Land Acquisition (Data Centers)

  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 days ago

Director Land Acquisition (Data Centers) Provident is seeking an entrepreneurial Director of Land Acquisition to be responsible for identifying, researching, underwriting, investigating, qualifying,...

Engineering Manager (Land Development)

  • Escondido, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Escondido, CA
  • 2 days ago

elements of projects as required, preparation of bid documents, construction management, and makes presentations to City Council....

Land Acquisition Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Land Pooling / Land Readjustment: An Alternative to Compulsory Land Acquisition
This course is based on the World Banks Land Pooling / Land Readjustment: An Alternative to Compulsory Land Acquisition. This course will give an overall introduction to Land pooling or land...
Entrepreneurial Land Redevelopment Approach: Land Readjustment
Explore land readjustment as an alternative to conventional approaches of assembling land for urbanization. This course examines and presents processes of designing and implementing land...
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Gain the finance skills needed to rise in the M&A field from Wall Street professionals. Taught by instructors with decades of experience on Wall Street, this Professional Certificate program...

Salary for Land Acquisition Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Land Acquisition positions.



Highest Education Level

Land Acquisitions offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.2%
Master's Degree
21.7%
High School or GED
9.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.9%
Associate's Degree
8.1%
Doctorate Degree
3.3%
Some College
2.4%
Some High School
0.5%



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