Kairos Living, a technology focused real estate investment fund with substantial capital backing, is seeking a motivated and dynamic Regional Director of Land Acquisition and Development. The individual with excellent organizational and communication skills, that will be an integral member of the team.

About the Position

This position will manage a team of Land Acquisition and Land Development managers across 6 targeted markets in the south-east. This role is ideal for current Vice Presidents of Land, Directors of Land, or Land Acquisition Managers looking to elevate their career in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment. The position offers a unique opportunity for professionals with a strong land acquisition and management background.

Job Highlights

• Extensive Expertise: We are looking for a seasoned professional with substantial experience in managing a team.
• Strategic Leadership: Coordinate and manage all aspects of land acquisition, playing a crucial role in community development and municipal relations.
• Collaborative Planning: Engage actively in developing sketch plans alongside engineers and land planners, influencing the design and development of multiple communities.
• Operational Excellence: Lead and support the land development team, ensuring meticulous due diligence, value engineering of site plans, and the preparation of comprehensive land development budgets.
• Community Engagement: Foster strong relationships with local communities and municipalities, underpinning the successful acquisition and approval of new land projects.

Responsibilities

Land Acquisition

• Conduct in-depth market analyses to pinpoint opportunities for future land acquisitions, identifying both gaps and concentrations.
• Stay abreast of market activities and emerging trends to inform acquisition strategies.
• Proactively generate potential acquisitions through networks of land brokers, local contacts, and developers.
• Assess and present market data and analyses to evaluate the feasibility of potential projects.
• Lead project initiation by pinpointing parcels, negotiating with sellers, conducting due diligence, crafting letters of intent in collaboration with legal, and assessing development viability.
• Oversee the entitlement and annexation process to secure final project approval.
• Represent the company in presentations to municipal bodies, homeowners associations, and landowners.
• Collaborate with legal to negotiate, prepare, and present contracts, amendments, and easements related to land contracts as needed.

Land Feasibility and Due Diligence

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of proposed sites for development feasibility.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of local municipal zoning and subdivision ordinance requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering consultants to create preliminary sketch plans, considering site constraints and development codes.
• Perform detailed due diligence and site feasibility analyses, focusing on regulatory requirements, entitlements, and cost-effective design.
• Develop approval schedules and preliminary site development budget estimates.
• Work with regional management and design consultants to conduct technical reviews and value engineer design elements, aiming to reduce costs and enhance market value.
• Prepare and present final due diligence reports and executive summaries, offering recommendations on land deals based on feasibility results.
• Oversee Land Development Manager in preparing land development budgets as required.

Land Approvals

• Coordinate with regional management, property owners, HOAs, and authorities to support proposed projects.
• Maintain approval tracking logs and address critical issues during entitlement processes to maintain or expedite schedules.
• Work with consultants on rezoning exhibits and plat preparations.• Monitor project expenses and milestone deliveries throughout entitlement phases.
• Oversee the preparation of site design criteria and manage third-party engineers for site plan preparation and municipal approval.
• Coordinate with the Land Development Manager to implement cost-effective development strategies, adhering to company standards.
• Collaborate with construction teams and design consultants for technical reviews and value engineering of design elements.
• Develop and review contract documents with design professionals and vendors.
• Organize regular meetings with project teams, consultants, and municipalities during entitlement processes.
• Guide projects through various entitlement stages, including sketch plans and plats.
• Manage rezoning requests, variances, and master planning processes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Proactively engage municipalities regarding age-restricted communities, advocating for ordinance amendments when needed.
• Build rapport with government staff to streamline comments on rezonings and plans.
• Anticipate and strategize to overcome challenges and objections during the entitlement process.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in land acquisition/divestiture and development.
• Successful experience managing a team• Proven expertise in designing and negotiating deal structures that align with specific underwriting requirements.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, complemented by a strong emphasis on effective human relations.
• Solid background in contract negotiation and agreement on terms.
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

About Us

We’re Kairos Living. Proud to introduce a smarter way to live

Kairos was founded in July 2019 as a technology-enabled, value-added residential real estate investment fund. Kairos is revolutionizing the fragmented and inefficient single-family rental industry using an internally developed technology platform to rapidly scale acquisitions, optimize operational efficiencies, and deliver superior risk-adjusted returns to investors. We add value at every stage of the property lifecycle by utilizing our data-driven analytical approach, technology-centric operational model, and entrepreneurial culture. Our business principles include the importance of risk control, emphasis on talent, operational excellence, and relentless reinvention. Visit our website at