Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC

Director of Land Acquisition - Dallas

Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC Dallas, TX
Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC

Director of Land Acquisition - Dallas

Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC Dallas, TX
1 week ago 40 applicants

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Welcome to Mill Creek! We’re glad you’re here! At Mill Creek Residential we are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where our associates can grow and bring their whole selves to work. This starts with our recruiting and hiring process. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We want you to know that we encourage you to apply if this job excites you, even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or another role and make your mark at Mill Creek.

The Director of Land Acquisition’s primary responsibility is securing land to support the SFR platform, by assisting with the pursuit of new development, market research, site acquisition, due diligence, managing the design process, financing, and zoning. This position reviews each phase of the construction process and coordinates site specifications.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

  • Assists in the pursuit of new development, including market analysis, financial feasibility, and preliminary due diligence.
  • Creates a proforma for new development including market information, operating expense data, and estimated hard and soft costs.
  • Interacts directly with land owners, developers, & brokers to purchase land for single family development.
  • Contract negotiation
  • Coordinates with Director of Land Entitlement to ensure properties move efficiently through entitlement/permitting process
  • Negotiates the potential sale of excess land/lots with outside builders/investors
  • Assists in product and design for developing property.
  • Coordinates with Director of Land Entitlement to manage civil engineers, landscape architects, property managers, project managers, and development associates.
  • Ensures strict compliance with plans and communicates to the VP of Acquisition any critical issues.
  • Coordinates with VP of Acquisition and Division President on strategy and deal origination
  • Participates in Company-provided training such as fair housing, safety, non-discrimination, and harassment prevention.
  • Complies with all Company National Standards, applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws.


Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate or other related field is preferred for this position.
  • Minimum of five plus years’ experience in real estate, development or finance.
  • Residential real estate development experience a plus.


Skills/Specialized Knowledge

  • Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
  • Ability to use a personal computer and have an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Prolog.
  • Knowledge of federal, state and local codes for Handicap, Fair Housing, ANSI, Waterproof, Environment/AQI and Acoustical.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate to others.
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.


About The Benefits Of Joining The Mill Creek Team

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
  • Employer-sponsored short- and long-term disability, Life and ADD insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • Paid time off benefits: Vacation, Sick, Holidays


Mill Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Are you ready to contribute to the success of Mill Creek Residential? If so, apply today and become part of an organization that believes in uncompromising integrity, celebrating successes, continuous improvement, and working hard, smart and together!

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Sales and Management

  • Industries

    Real Estate

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