MatchBuilt · 22 hours ago
Vice President of Land Acquisition
DFW Metroplex
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expMatchBuilt is a national homebuilder seeking an accomplished Vice President of Land Acquisition to lead their acquisition strategy in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on sourcing and executing high-quality land deals while collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to support long-term growth and community planning.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Mark Matyanowski
Responsibilities
Develop and execute land acquisition strategies aligned with division growth objectives
Source, evaluate, and negotiate land purchases, option agreements, and joint ventures
Maintain strong broker, landowner, and developer relationships to generate proprietary deal flow
Lead negotiations and structure transactions to meet underwriting and return requirements
Present acquisition opportunities to executive leadership with a clear financial and strategic rationale
Monitor market conditions, land pricing trends, and competitive activity in the Dallas market
Represent the company in discussions with landowners, brokers, and key external partners
Oversee financial feasibility analysis, including proformas, returns, and risk assessments
Partner with internal teams and consultants to evaluate site constraints, entitlements, and development costs
Review and validate assumptions related to zoning, density, infrastructure, and timing
Ensure disciplined due diligence processes and clear go-forward recommendations on all deals
Collaborate with land development leadership on preliminary development budgets and schedules as needed
Provide executive oversight of entitlement strategy in partnership with internal land development leadership
Support entitlement efforts as needed through municipal engagement and high-level relationship management
Ensure alignment between acquisition strategy and entitlement timelines to support division business plans
Assist in resolving entitlement challenges and municipal issues when escalation is required
Maintain strong relationships with key municipalities and regulatory stakeholders in the Dallas market
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in land acquisition, development, or real estate within the homebuilding industry
Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role, such as Vice President or Director of Land
Deep understanding of entitlements, zoning, permitting, and infrastructure planning
Proven ability to source, negotiate, and execute complex land transactions
Strong financial acumen with experience evaluating land feasibility and returns
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field
Preferred
Established relationships and market knowledge within the Dallas-Fort Worth area strongly preferred
Master's degree preferred
PMP, CCIM, or LEED certifications preferred but not required
Benefits
Auto allowance
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company participation
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid time off and company holidays
Company
MatchBuilt
Career Development Coaching and AI
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase