Director of Land Acquisition

Director of Land Acquisition

Location: Georgetown, TX

Department: Land

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Direct Reports: N/A

Employment Type: Full Time

Bonus Opportunity: Annual bonus eligible

About Flintrock Builders

Flintrock Builders is an innovative homebuilder creating high-quality, affordable, and beautiful homes that enrich the lives of our clients across Central Texas. We’re not just building houses, we’re crafting enduring and inspiring homes where quality, innovation, and community thrive.

Much like the flint rock we’re named after, we’ve been shaped and sharpened through some of the hottest and coldest markets in history. We’re resilient, we spark emotion and a burning desire for excellence, and we’re the tip of the spear against headwinds.

But here’s what really sets us apart: we’re kind of bougee, luxurious in lifestyle yet humble in character. We bring our human to work every day, with deep respect for all our stakeholders—investors, employees, homeowners, trade partners, and families.

Our Culture: Work Hard, Have FUN!

At Flintrock Builders, we believe in “Work Hard, Have FUN!” You only get to do life once, so we’re going to enjoy it.

We’re in a constant state of positive change and growth. If you thrive in creative, adaptive environments where no idea is a bad idea and where we love doing things in new ways—you’ll love it here.

What Makes Flintrock Extraordinary

Bringing Our Human to Work – We respect that you’re a whole person with a life outside these walls. We value authenticity, empathy, and your unique perspective. We are life partners.

Internal Development & Upward Mobility – We grow employees and focus on getting the right people in the right spaces. Your career path is designed around strengths and aspirations.

Competitive Pay & Robust Benefits – We provide competitive salaries and an exceptional benefits package.

Creativity & Innovation – We think big, stretch ourselves, and welcome fresh ideas. We’re self-starters who create and follow through.

Community Impact – From creating community parks to building relationships with foster care homes, we give back and limit our ecological footprint.

Our Core Values

·        Integrity – Honor commitments, be transparent, don’t compromise core values, remain open to coaching.

·        Empathy – Listen actively, promote harmony, consider emotional needs.

·        Honesty – Be accurate, no shortcuts, take responsibility, be self-aware.

·        Bougee – Use high-quality materials, continually improve, exceed expectations.

·        Community – Be present, partner with organizations, give back.

·        Fun! – Smile more, enjoy the journey.

What We Offer You

Health & Wellness - 100% employer-paid health insurance with NO waiting period - Group Term Life Insurance (1x your salary) - Optional Dental, Vision, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Voluntary Life Insurance - Employee wellness program

Financial Security - Competitive salary: annually - 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4% (90-day waiting period) - [Bonus structure if applicable]

Time Off & Work-Life Balance - Unlimited PTO Policy - Paid Christmas Vacation (Christmas Eve through day after New Year’s) - Paid Thanksgiving holiday (Thursday and Friday) - All federal holidays paid -Subject to scheduling changes based on business needs.

Growth & Development - Professional development opportunities - Internal promotion and career pathing - Access to leadership and mentorship

The Role

The Director of Land Acquisition sources, underwrites, and contracts land for Flintrock's growth plan: raw and entitled land for self development as well as finished lot opportunities that fit our product lines. The first assignment covers Central Texas and the Austin corridor, expanding to the San Antonio corridor as the program grows. This role requires expertise in market research, land valuation, contract negotiation, and navigating legal and regulatory requirements related to land transactions. Every pursuit runs through the company's Land Acquisition approval gates.

Key Responsibilities

·        Proactively source raw and entitled land for residential self development in Central Texas, the Austin corridor, and the San Antonio corridor, along with finished lot opportunities aligned with company product lines and affordability targets.

·        Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, developers, brokers, municipalities, utility providers, and other key market players in assigned markets.

·        Negotiate letters of intent, purchase agreements, and takedown structures with sellers and developers, working with the Vice President of Development. Structure phased takedowns, options, and seller financing to minimize capital outlay.

·        Underwrite each pursuit with the Finance team: residual land value, lot pricing, development cost, and returns against company hurdles.

·        Lead feasibility due diligence including title, survey, zoning and entitlement status, utility availability and will serve commitments, district financing potential, environmental, geotechnical, and floodplain.

·        Manage each pursuit through the company approval gates and maintain the deal flow pipeline tracker, including key milestones and closing timelines.

·        Conduct competitive and demographic market research on absorption, pricing, lot supply, and competitor land positions to evaluate project fit and support underwriting.

·        Collaborate with internal departments, Construction, Sales, and Finance, to ensure alignment on lot suitability and product fit.

·        Monitor market conditions and competitor activity to keep leadership informed of trends and strategic opportunities.

·        Track Business Plan needs and ensure the land and lot pipeline is sufficient to align with company growth goals.

Work Environment

·        Hybrid of office, field, and site visits. Frequent travel throughout Central Texas and the Austin and San Antonio corridors.

What You’ll Bring

 Required Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business, Finance, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

·        Minimum 5 years of experience in lot or land acquisition for a production homebuilder or residential land developer, including raw land transactions, preferably in Central Texas.

·        A track record of closed transactions and disciplined walk aways.

·        Deep knowledge of the Central Texas housing market, submarkets, and entitlement landscape.

·        Proven ability to source off-market deals and build strong local relationships.

·        Strong negotiation and analytical skills, including residual land value underwriting, lot takedown economics, and pro forma review.

·        Excellent communication and organizational skills.

·        Comfortable traveling frequently to sites throughout the assigned markets.

·        Proficient in MicrosoftOffice Suite (especially Excel), mapping/GIS tools, and familiarity with builder-specific software a plus (e.g., Constellation, Hyphen, or Mark systems).

·        Valid Drivers License and active minimum requirements auto insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Existing network of contacts in Killeen, Temple, Waco, Austin, San Antonio, and surrounding submarkets.

·        Experience with municipal negotiations and public/private infrastructure partnerships.

·        Understanding of lot takedown strategies, JV structures, and finished lot deals.

·        Working understanding of district financing, including Municipal Utility Districts (MUD) and Public Improvement Districts (PID).

·        Strong command of cash flows and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) analysis.

·        Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred

Skills & Competencies:

·        Strong leadership qualities

·        Highly organized

·        Strong communication skills

·        Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

·        Patient and articulate

Who Thrives at Flintrock

We’re looking for employees with high character, excellent skills, a desire to participate and a fun attitude. You’ll thrive here if you:

·        Embrace change and see it as an opportunity for growth

·        Are a self-starter who can create processes and jump in with both feet

·        Ask for help when you need it (we love showing off what we know!)

·        Bring creativity and fresh ideas to the table

·        Value integrity, empathy, and honesty in all interactions

·        Want to be part of something bigger than yourself

·        Believe work should be enjoyable, not just endurable

Ready to Join the Flintrock Family?

If you’re ready to bring your human to work, grow your career, and help us build homes that enrich lives and leave a lasting legacy, we want to hear from you.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter explaining why Flintrock Builders is the right fit for you to careers@flintrockbuilders.com.

Flintrock Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to inclusion and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.