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Director of Land – Austin, TX

A rapidly growing private homebuilder in the Austin area is seeking a Director of Land Acquisition & Entitlements to lead land strategy and execution for new residential communities. This is a high-impact role for an experienced professional ready to drive growth and shape the future of the organization’s land portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and acquire residential land opportunities.
• Oversee entitlements, permitting, and municipal approvals from start to finish.
• Conduct financial analysis, pro formas, and feasibility studies to support investment decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams across planning, engineering, and construction to ensure successful project delivery.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing land and entitlement team.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in land acquisition and entitlement in residential development or homebuilding.
• Strong knowledge of zoning, permitting, and regulatory processes in Texas.
• Proven success structuring and executing land deals.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, construction, or related field; advanced degree a plus.

Why This Role:

• High-impact leadership position driving growth in a top-tier development organization.
• Competitive compensation and bonus potential.
• Opportunity to shape land strategy and lead a talented team.

📧 Interested candidates can connect with Trey Feraco at trey.feraco@metric-search.com for more information.

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