M/I Homes

Nationwide homebuilder delivering new homes

Land Acquisition Manager

Real Estate DevelopmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFort Myers, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or civil engineering is required.
Three to five years of experience in real estate acquisitions is required; residential experience is a plus.
A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required for interaction with internal and external contacts, including landowners, developers, local politicians, and consultants.
Strong budgeting skills, sound judgment and decision-making, complex problem-solving, negotiation of legal contracts, and analytical skills are required.
Fluency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, OneDrive, and SharePoint, is mandatory.
The ability to walk potential sites before and during construction and availability for occasional meetings outside typical business hours are required.
Weekly driving between projects across Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, and southern Sarasota Counties is required.

Responsibilities

Source and acquire land for developing communities across Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, and southern Sarasota counties in the Southwest Florida market.
Generate competitive market analyses regularly and for each property.
Monitor inventory of excess lots available for sale by other builders and developers.
Develop and maintain property contact listings through ongoing research and analysis of available land, and establish and maintain contacts with builders and developers regarding available lots.
Perform project underwriting and generate letters of intent.
Manage the evaluation process and due diligence for land under consideration.
Meet with sellers, engineers, planners, municipalities, and other agencies as required for each property.
Prepare land acquisition packages for presentation and corporate approval.
Assist with the land entitlement process.
Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

Residential real estate acquisition experience is a plus.

Land Acquisition Manager

M/I Homes · Fort Myers, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-19

Workplace: on_site

Department: Land

Description

M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for 50 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we have fulfilled the dreams of over 170,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders. M/I Homes started as a family business and grew into a national leader in a single generation with divisions in 17 markets, including Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Ft. Myers/Naples, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota, and Tampa.

Job Summary:

The Land Acquisition Manager for M/I Homes (NYSE “MHO”) coordinates and assists in the acquisition and development of real estate into residential communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Sources and acquires land for the development of communities across Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, and southern Sarasota counties in the Southwest Florida Market.
Generates Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) on a regular basis and for each property.
Monitors inventory of available excess lots for sale by other builders and developers.
Develops and maintains property contact listings through continuous research and analysis of available land; establishes and maintains builder and developer contacts for available lots.
Performs project underwriting and generates letters of intent (LOI’s).
Manages the evaluation process and the due diligence of land under consideration.
Meets with seller/engineers/planners/municipalities/other agencies as required for each property.
Prepares land acquisition packages for presentation and corporate approval.
Assists in the land entitlement process.
Assists with special projects as requested and performs additional duties as required.

Requirements

Minimum Education Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, or civil engineering. 3-5 years’ experience in real estate acquisitions (residential a plus). Ability to drive the market requires a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with a variety of people inside and outside of organization including Landowners, Developers, Local Politicians, and Consultants. Strong budgeting skills, ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills, ability to solve complex problems, negotiating legal contracts, and analytical skills are required. Fluency in MS Office (Excel, Word, MS Project, OneDrive, and Sharepoint) is mandatory.

Work Conditions:

Must be able to walk potential sites before and during construction; be available for occasional meetings outside of typical business hours; weekly driving required between projects across Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, and South Sarasota Counties.

Benefits

M/I Homes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental leave, traditional and Roth 401(k) options, profit sharing plan, employee home purchase plan and more.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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About the Company

M/I Homes

Nationwide homebuilder delivering new homes

M/I Homes builds new single-family homes across 17 U.S. markets and serves first-time buyers through luxury buyers. Its products come with integrated services: Whole Home Building Standards, customizable design options, in-house financing via M/I Financial, and a transferable structural warranty that covers ownership changes. The process guides buyers from choosing a home plan to selecting design elements, arranging financing, and receiving long-term structural protection. The company differentiates itself with a nationwide footprint plus in-house services and a transferable warranty, aiming to provide a reliable, well-supported home-building and ownership experience.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Columbus, OH
Founded: 1976

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