Land Acquisition Director

Style Craft Homes

Style Craft Homes - a respected, quality-driven developer and home builder based in Richmond, VA invites you to play a key role in Creating Communities that Inspire People to Live Up. As we continue our fast-paced growth, we are seeking a Land Acquisition and Zoning Director with broad real estate experience and the people skills, adaptability, and persuasiveness to secure a strong pipeline of land and lots that supports our long-term goals.

At Style Craft, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our approach is relationship-centered and collaborative, and we value team members who thrive in dynamic environments and are energized by meaningful partnerships with sellers, municipalities, and other key stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

• Proactively source off-market land acquisition opportunities
• Identify residential, multi-family, and mixed-use development projects, as well as finished lot purchases from other developers
• Manage feasibility for new opportunities, including:
  • Early-stage land evaluations
  • Financial and competitive market analyses
  • Lot/home pricing and conceptual site planning
• Oversee due diligence, underwriting, and approval processes
• Prepare and present:
  • Financial models and market insights
  • Property valuations and acquisition recommendations
• Influence and persuade stakeholders with clear, well-supported presentations
• Monitor local market activity, including pricing, values, and absorption rates
• Cultivate and maintain a CRM of key relationships-developers, brokers, landowners, and more
• Draft and negotiate Letters of Intent and purchase contracts
• Manage contract terms throughout the lifecycle of each deal
• Collaborate on budgets and cash flows for potential acquisitions
• Assist with zoning and entitlements when needed
• Represent Style Craft with professionalism, open-mindedness, and discretion in all internal and external interactions

The ideal candidate is:

• Motivated by collaboration and high energy environments
• Able to work flexibly and adapt in real-time to evolving business needs
• Experienced in residential development or homebuilding (preferred)
• A strong relationship builder and independent self-starter
• Highly proficient in MS Excel and MS Project
• Familiar with Land Vision and CRM tools (preferred)

Style Craft Homes offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Home purchase discount
• And more!

If you're energized by building relationships, making data-driven decisions, and being part of a collaborative team that shapes communities in meaningful ways, we'd love to hear from you.