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Location Dallas - 4835 LBJ Freeway, Suite 690 Business At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award‑winning, master‑planned communities to the creation of well‑designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community. As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere.

The Director, Land Acquisition leads sourcing, underwriting, negotiation, and execution of land acquisition opportunities across the Dallas‑FortWorth market. Partners with executive leadership to drive strategy while overseeing due diligence, financial analysis, and deal execution.

• Oversees and manages financial analysis of development and investment opportunities, including the creation of detailed pro‑forma and financial models.
• Oversees detailed pro‑forma assumptions to support modeling accuracy and quarterly business plan updates.
• Review and/or prepare competitive market analysis with pricing graphs and resale analysis.
• Responsible for screening memo and IC presentations to executive leadership.
• Coordinate with Investments Team.
• Oversees critical issues list compilation based on a thorough review of all diligence documents.
• Lead the comprehensive feasibility analysis with documented findings.
• Oversees the preparation of operational goals for the Department.
• Direct activities that have significant impact to the achievement of results including business plan and strategic plan updates.
• Lead cross‑departmental project teams.
• Lead negotiations with brokers, land sellers and buyers with the oversight of the VP of Land.
• Prepare Letters of Intent.
• Review and provide feedback on and coordinate purchase and sale agreements and related agreements.
• Oversee weekly agenda for acquisition meetings and updating of land tracker.
• Research and manage/filter opportunities provided from your own research, referrals from our team, brokers, and other contacts.
• Oversee creation of a database and track all land transactions.
• Develop relationships with strategic third parties such as land owners, City Council members, brokers, and other builders/developers.
• Oversee underwriting assumptions and cash flow analysis for prospective opportunities.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts; compile critical issues list, fee updates, comprehensive feasibility analysis, complete the feasibility tracker and coordinate meetings with other departments and task completion.
• Manage the due diligence on acquisitions under contract, and develop documentation and recommendations on key findings that may affect the return and financial performance of the proposed deal.
• Lead project post‑feasibility approval and during escrow period to ensure closing obligations/conditions and timelines are achieved.
• Coordinate entitlements or other advancement of project readiness or permitting with in‑house team members and outside consultants.
• Oversee land closings with Escrow/Title for acquisitions and dispositions.

• 10‑12 years of experience in land acquisition, project management and/or forward planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, urban planning or related field.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, both verbal and written.
• Financial modeling and analysis experience.
• Strong organizational skills in thought and process.
• Highest level of accuracy and precision; highly organized.
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Willingness to work through short and unexpected deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent ability to handle sensitive information.
• Previous experience working with senior leadership, executive management and other management levels.
• Strategic thought process with the ability to connect abstract concepts to identify business opportunities.
• Strong attention to detail; accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved and bearing the larger picture in mind.
• Flexible and adaptable to rapid change.

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package.
• Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day1.
• 401(k) matching; vesting begins day1.
• Career development programs.
• Charitable donation matching.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoption options.
• Wellness and mental health resources.
• Pet insurance.
• Culture based on our values of passion, integrity and community.

Brookfield Residential participates in the E‑Verify process to confirm the eligibility of candidates to work in the United States. We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.