Director of Land Acquisition

Who is Hartizen Homes?Hartizen Homes is a home builder based in Orlando, FL. At Hartizen, we embrace a culture that helps make dreams become a reality in our community. Whether we are building your “forever home” or volunteering in the local community, we are dedicated to finding purpose through serving others. Our commitment to service and zeal for life can be seen in everything we do.Why Hartizen?At Hartizen, we put the needs of our customers and our employees at the heart of our business. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality homes and create lasting relationships with our customers, all while focusing on the success and well-being of our employees.Who Are We Looking For?Hartizen Homes is seeking an experienced Director of Land Acquisition to join our growing team. This critical role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and securing land parcels suitable for residential homebuilding. The ideal candidate will have strong entitlement experience, with a proven track record of successfully navigating the complex approval processes in Florida to bring raw or partially developed land to a “shovel-ready” state.You will play a key role in supporting our continued growth by building a robust land pipeline that aligns with Hartizen Homes’ product types, pricing strategy, and market demands.Primary ResponsibilitiesIdentify and source land acquisition opportunities through broker networks, direct landowner outreach, market research, and off-market deals in target growth corridorsConduct thorough due diligence on prospective sites, including title review, environmental assessments, soil reports, utility availability, and market feasibility studiesParticipate with the entitlement team in efforts from initial concept through final approvals, including rezoning, comprehensive plan amendments, preliminary plats, site plans, and all necessary permitsManage relationships with municipal staff, planning commissions, county commissions, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders to secure favorable approvalsNegotiate purchase and sale agreements, option contracts, and joint venture agreementsCollaborate closely with internal teams (Development, Construction, Sales, Marketing, and Finance) to ensure acquired land meets design, cost, and timeline targetsMaintain detailed pipeline reports, tracking deals in process, probability of success, and projected closing datesStay current on local market trends, zoning changes, growth management plans, and regulatory shifts in Central FloridaManage external consultants including civil engineers, land planners, surveyors, environmental specialists, and legal counselPosition RequirementsMinimum 5 years of progressive land acquisition and entitlement experience in the residential homebuilding or land development industry (Florida experience strongly preferred)Proven strong entitlement track record , must have successfully entitled multiple projects involving rezoning, density increases, or complex approvalsDeep knowledge of Florida growth management regulations, comprehensive planning, concurrency requirements, environmental regulations (wetlands, endangered species, etc.), and local government processesExperience negotiating land deals and structuring creative acquisition strategies (options, joint ventures, seller financing, etc.)Strong network of relationships with land brokers, owners, engineers, and municipal officials in Central FloridaExcellent networking skillsStrong ability to conduct market / submarket researchStrong analytical and financial acumen — ability to underwrite deals and understand pro formas, development costs, and ROIHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneouslyCollaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office, with experience using land pipeline/CRM software a plusBenefits And PerksFlexible and Hybrid Work SchedulePaid Time Off - Credited to You 100% UpfrontPaid HolidaysMedical / Dental / Vision Coverage including High Deductible Health PlanWelcome Box401K with a Company MatchCasual Dress CodePaid Time Off for Community Team Service EventsVoluntary Short-Term / Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Bonding and Recovery LeaveEmployee events such as lunches and outings to foster a positive work environmentOur company develops leaders and empowers staff to use their gifts to impact the world through service - to our co-workers, to our clients, and to our communities. We subscribe to the mission “finding purpose through serving others,” so if this speaks to you, let's connect!Hartizen Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This organization participates in E-Verify and is a drug-free workplace. Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.