Land Acquisitions Manager

Land Acquisitions Manager - Dallas, TX

The Land Acquisitions Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing land opportunities that support Thompson Thrift’s multifamily development strategy. 

Why Thompson Thrift? 

Thompson Thrift is an integrated, full-service real estate company engaged in the development, construction, leasing, and management of high-quality multifamily communities nationwide. We’re committed to building exceptional places — and developing the people who make them possible. 

At Thompson Thrift, you’ll find: 

• Values-Driven Culture — Excellence, Service, and Leadership guide everything we do 

• Career Growth — Training, mentorship, and long-term development opportunities 

• Work-Life Support — Competitive benefits, flexibility, and wellness programs 

• Real Impact — Hands-on involvement in industry-leading multifamily projects 

Your Role as a Land Acquisitions Manager 

As a Land Acquisitions Manager, you will play a critical role in sourcing and securing land suitable for multifamily development. This role is responsible for market research, site evaluation, financial feasibility analysis, and negotiating land acquisitions while working closely with internal development teams and external partners. 

You will be actively involved throughout the early stages of the development lifecycle, from identifying potential sites to coordinating entitlement efforts and managing due diligence activities. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Identify, research, and source land opportunities suitable for multifamily development 

• Conduct market research and due diligence to evaluate zoning, entitlement, market, and financial feasibility 

• Analyze comparable land sales and market data to determine land values within assigned markets 

• Negotiate and contract land acquisition agreements in alignment with company objectives 

• Coordinate entitlement, zoning, and planning activities with internal development teams 

• Interface with and negotiate alongside governmental jurisdictions on zoning and entitlement matters 

• Review, monitor, and manage purchase agreements and related documentation 

• Participate in and help manage the due diligence process for targeted development projects 

• Coordinate joint venture agreements or joint venture management agreements when applicable 

• Collaborate with consultants, brokers, and professional partners throughout the acquisition process 

Our Ideal Candidate for this Role 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, real estate, or a related field 

Experience 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in real estate investment, development, brokerage, or land acquisitions 

• Experience evaluating multifamily development opportunities preferred 

Skills & Attributes 

• Strong understanding of real estate financial concepts and development metrics 

• Ability to evaluate economic indicators and market trends impacting multifamily real estate 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and real estate analysis tools 

• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills 

• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess risk and feasibility 

• Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously while meeting deadlines 

• Self-motivated professional who takes ownership of assigned markets and projects 

Why This Role Matters 

The Land Acquisitions Manager plays a foundational role in Thompson Thrift’s growth by identifying and securing the land that makes future communities possible. This position directly influences the success of multifamily developments by ensuring projects begin with strong sites, sound economics, and well-managed entitlement strategies.