CANDIDATES MUST LIVE IN OR CLOSE TO ORLANDO + HAVE PRE-CONSTRUCTION REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE.
Director / VP, Pre-Development & Land Acquisition (Hospitality & Luxury Residential)
Location: Orange & Osceola Counties, Florida
Overview
We are seeking a highly strategic and execution-focused leader to drive pre-development initiatives for high-end hospitality and luxury condominium projects. This role will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing prime land opportunities, while overseeing the full pre-construction lifecycle—from concept and feasibility through transaction and handoff to construction.
This individual will operate at the intersection of real estate, finance, design, and brand strategy, playing a critical role in shaping luxury destinations from the ground up.
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Key Responsibilities
Land Acquisition & Site Identification
• Source and evaluate off-market and on-market land opportunities in Orange and Osceola Counties
• Build relationships with brokers, landowners, municipalities, and local stakeholders
• Conduct site feasibility analysis including zoning, entitlements, utilities, and environmental factors
• Lead negotiation and execution of land acquisition agreements
Pre-Development & Feasibility
• Oversee due diligence, underwriting, and financial modeling in partnership with finance
• Define project vision, positioning, and highest-and-best use
• Collaborate with sales & marketing teams to shape product mix, unit design, and pricing strategy
• Coordinate with architects, planners, and consultants during early design phases
Project Scoping & Entitlements
• Lead entitlement processes including zoning approvals, permitting, and regulatory coordination
• Manage civil engineering scope including infrastructure, grading, and site development plans
• Ensure alignment with brand standards and luxury positioning
Cross-Functional Leadership
• Partner with finance on deal structuring, pro formas, and exit strategies
• Work closely with sales & marketing to ensure market alignment and product-market fit
• Serve as the internal lead bridging development, design, and investment teams
Execution & Handoff
• Oversee pre-construction timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Prepare projects for seamless transition to Project Management and General Contractor teams
• Maintain accountability for project viability through transaction and pre-build readiness
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Qualifications
• 8–15+ years of experience in real estate development, land acquisition, or pre-construction, ideally within hospitality or luxury residential
• Proven track record sourcing and executing land deals
• Deep understanding of zoning, entitlements, and development processes in Florida (Orange/Osceola preferred)
• Experience with high-end hotel, resort, or luxury condo projects strongly preferred
• Strong financial acumen, including underwriting and feasibility analysis
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
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What Success Looks Like
• Identifying and securing high-value land opportunities in competitive markets
• Bringing well-conceived, market-aligned luxury projects from concept to shovel-ready
• Seamlessly aligning finance, design, and sales strategies into executable developments
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