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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Land Acquisition

Assist in the development of land acquisition strategies....

Civil Project Manager - Land Development

  • Christiansburg, VA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Christiansburg, VA
  • 12 hours ago

Overview Civil Project Manager - Land Development Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Project Manager to join our Land Development team....

Project Manager Land Development

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 12 hours ago

Learn more about VHB's Land Development team and local projects below: Land Development | VHB Busch Gardens Overflow Parking | Sustainability | VHB Prologis Park | Industrial | Real Estate | VHB Canon...

Land Development Project Manager

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 20 hours ago

KCI is among the top engineering firms in the nation, and our 100% employee ownership gives our team a powerful stake in our own future.

Assistant Property & Procurement Officer

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago

Education and Experience: A Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Property Management, Procurement, Construction Management or related field, and three years of professional experience in managing...

Civil Project Manager - Land Development - Data Centers

  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago

Manage change orders and perform QA/QC reviews to ensure precision and excellence....

Land Development Project Mgr- Eastern, NC

  • Greenville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenville, NC
  • 2 days ago

Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Land Development Project Manager....

Land Acquisition Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Extensive communication with Finance, Sales and Construction departments Preparing written presentations for corporate review Requirements Experience in Land Acquisition, Land Development, Land Brokering...

Project Manager - Land Development (Healthcare)

  • Orange, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 2 days ago

Overview Kimley-Horn's Orange office is seeking a Civil Engineer/Project Manager with 6+ years of experience to join their Land Development team!...

Land Acquisition Manager

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago

and understanding of current market trends in land development and homebuilding....

Land Development Project Manager

  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Land Development Project Manager....

Land Development Project Mgr

  • Vienna, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Vienna, VA
  • 3 days ago

Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Land Development Project Manager....

Project Manager - Land Development

  • Monroeville, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Monroeville, PA
  • 4 days ago

What they have for you: Been in business for over 10 years Main services include civil engineering (land development) and surveying Project @types include mostly private commercial and residential projects...

Site Acquisition Specialist

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 4 days ago

Submits candidate information packages to management and initiates and handles lease negotiations with selected property owners. Provides weekly progress updates to management as necessary....

The Land Acquisition Manager will have a proven track record in land acquisition, strong analytical skills and the ability to create relationships with key stakeholders....

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

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

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
45.3%
Master's Degree
21.7%
High School or GED
9.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.9%
Associate's Degree
8.2%
Doctorate Degree
3.2%
Some College
2.4%
Some High School
0.5%


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