Build Communities. Identify Opportunities. Drive Growth.
Shurm Homes is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Residential Land Acquisition Specialist to join our growing home building team in Mechanicsville, Virginia. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and securing land opportunities that support the company’s residential development goals. The ideal candidate has strong market awareness, excellent negotiation skills, and experience navigating entitlement and acquisition processes.
This position plays a critical role in shaping future communities and ensuring a steady pipeline of residential development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and source land acquisition opportunities for residential home building projects throughout the Greater Richmond and surrounding markets.
- Build and maintain relationships with landowners, brokers, developers, municipalities, and industry partners.
- Perform market analysis including demographic trends, growth patterns, pricing, and competitive activity.
- Conduct due diligence investigations including zoning, utilities, environmental considerations, access, and development feasibility.
- Coordinate preliminary site evaluations with engineering, construction, and development teams.
- Prepare financial models and land valuation analyses to support acquisition decisions.
- Negotiate purchase agreements, letters of intent, option contracts, and related documentation.
- Manage entitlement and approval processes in collaboration with local jurisdictions and consultants.
- Present acquisition recommendations and investment opportunities to leadership.
- Track acquisition pipeline activity and maintain reporting on prospects and active projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 3–7+ years of experience in land acquisition, real estate development, residential construction, brokerage, or related industry.
- Strong understanding of residential development processes and local land entitlement practices.
- Experience analyzing site feasibility, market conditions, and financial performance.
- Proven negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with GIS, CRM platforms, or land development software is a plus.
- Ability to travel locally throughout Central Virginia as needed.
Preferred Experience
- Knowledge of Richmond Metro and Central Virginia growth corridors.
- Familiarity with subdivision development and municipal approval processes.
- Existing relationships within the local real estate and development community.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary + performance incentives
- Health, dental, and vision insurance 100% paid by employer.
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Retirement plan with company match
Success in This Role Looks Like:
- Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of future residential communities and lot inventory.
- Securing high-quality land opportunities aligned with strategic growth goals.
- Collaborating effectively across development, construction, and executive teams.
Ready to help shape the future of residential living in Central Virginia? Apply today and become part of a team committed to building exceptional communities.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
