Director of Land Acquisition - Chicago - Tiello

    Tiello
    Tiello Chicago

    21 hours ago

    $150,000 - $260,000 (USD) per year * Construction / Facilities
    Description

    Job Title: Director of Land Acquisition

    Location: Remote (Central U.S. strongly preferred – Chicago and Midwest ideal)

    Full-Time | Real Estate Developer | Student Housing & Multifamily Development

    Tiello is partnered with a nationally active real estate developer that has built a strong reputation delivering large-scale, institutional-quality residential communities across major university and high-growth markets throughout the United States. Known for its strategic growth, strong leadership, and active national pipeline, this firm is seeking a Director of Land Acquisition to play a critical role in sourcing and securing future development opportunities.

    Position Overview:

    They are actively seeking a Director of Land Acquisition with proven experience personally sourcing and originating land opportunities. This role is responsible for driving the front end of the development lifecycle, building acquisition pipelines, and leading early-stage deal execution across multiple national markets.

    This position reports directly to executive leadership and includes oversight of internal analysts supporting underwriting, market research, and deal evaluation. This role is ideal for a relationship-driven professional who thrives in externally focused roles and has successfully sourced land that progressed through full development.

    Project & Company Highlights:

    • National development footprint across major university and high-growth markets
    • Focused on multifamily developments
    • Highly strategic role with direct impact on long-term company growth
    • Opportunity to lead and mentor internal acquisition analysts
    • Active pipeline with continued expansion into new geographic markets
    • Remote structure with strong leadership collaboration

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Source and originate land acquisition opportunities across multiple national markets
    • Develop relationships with landowners, brokers, universities, and industry partners
    • Proactively pursue off-market acquisition opportunities
    • Lead land acquisitions from initial sourcing through contract execution
    • Direct underwriting, feasibility analysis, and deal evaluation with internal analysts
    • Manage acquisition pipeline and prioritize strategic opportunities
    • Collaborate closely with development leadership to transition projects into execution
    • Mentor and lead a team of Land Acquisition Analysts

    Requirements:

    • 7+ years of experience in land acquisition, real estate development, or related field
    • Proven track record of personally sourcing land acquisition opportunities
    • Experience working through the full development lifecycle from acquisition through stabilization
    • Strong relationship network with brokers, landowners, or industry stakeholders
    • Experience mentoring or leading junior team members
    • Ability to operate independently in a remote environment
    • Student housing or multifamily development experience strongly preferred

    Compensation & Benefits:

    • Base salary ranging from $150,000 – $200,000, commensurate with experience
    • Deal-based acquisition bonuses
    • Annual bonus opportunity
    • Long-term performance incentives
    • Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and PTO benefits
    • Remote work flexibility with national travel

    Tiello is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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