Director of Land Acquisition

Location: Cupertino, CA (San Francisco Bay Area) – Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

About AlphaX RE Capital

AlphaX RE Capital and its affiliated entities form a women-founded, integrated real estate firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Committed to creating innovative and sustainable housing solutions throughout California, our group manages an extensive and growing portfolio of assets and development projects. We are a leader in addressing the housing crisis by developing sustainable and affordable communities.

Taking a comprehensive approach, we oversee the complete real estate lifecycle from end to end. AlphaX emphasizes diversity, equity, and social impact, with initiatives such as the AlphaX Foundation and Small Builders Association empowering future leaders, women, and minorities in real estate. Our headquarters is located in Cupertino, CA, with additional offices in Southern California and Arizona.

About the Role

This position is employed by AL Homes Inc., a brand of AlphaX RE Capital. We are seeking an experienced Director of Land Acquisition to identify, evaluate, and secure residential land acquisition opportunities that align with the company's growth strategy. This role is responsible for managing the land acquisition process from sourcing and financial analysis through negotiation, due diligence, and closing. The ideal candidate has strong market knowledge, negotiation skills, and experience working with cross-functional teams to successfully execute land development projects while supporting the company's strategic and financial objectives.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Deal Generation

• Execute the land acquisition strategy defined by the Division and corporate leadership team, successfully sourcing and securing deals that align with our geographic focuses, product types, and pricing targets.
• Proactively source land opportunities through field-based market exploration, identifying viable raw land, infill, and redevelopment properties suitable for residential redevelopment.
• Generate off-market and early-stage opportunities through creative sourcing, local intelligence, and a deep awareness of market trends and zoning dynamics.

Deal Evaluation, Negotiation & Financial Underwriting

• Lead all phases of land acquisition, including underwriting, financial modeling, negotiation, contract execution, and closing.
• Prepare letters of intent (LOIs), purchase agreements, land banking documents, and corporate approval/investment committee packages.
• Partner with Land Development on pro forma creation, calculating fees, construction costs, absorption, timelines, and land pricing.

Due Diligence & Risk Assessment

• Leverage deep real estate expertise to review title, survey, environmental, and entitlement considerations—supported by the civil and forward planning teams—to mitigate risk and ensure feasibility.
• Coordinate with internal/external legal counsel, engineers, and planners throughout the pre-development process.
• Conduct front-end regulatory feasibility analysis, utilizing a general understanding of zoning amendments and entitlement processes to evaluate initial site viability.

Relationship Management & Leadership

• Build and maintain robust relationships with landowners, brokers, developers, title companies, lenders, municipalities, and government agencies.
• Represent the organization professionally with senior executives and public stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Urban Planning, Civil Engineer or related field

· Experience: 5 to 10+ years of progressive real estate acquisition, entitlement, and negotiation experience within homebuilding or residential development

· Deal Execution: Proven track record of successfully evaluating complex real estate transactions, managing negotiations, and navigating contracts to closing

· Analytical Skills: Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities; ability to translate market data into compelling residential community concepts.

· Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation skills with the tenacity to close deals. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, field-oriented environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: A robust base salary ($150k-$230k) with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive Benefits: A strong benefits package including health, dental, and vision, plus well-rounded wellness benefits.
• Growth & Flexibility: An environment that encourages creativity, flexibility in work-life integration, and opportunities to further your career in a growing national organization.
• Impactful Work: The opportunity to build meaningful communities and help families find the place they will call home.

Why Join AlphaX?

• Shape Our Strategic Growth: AlphaX is in a pivotal phase of expansion. This is a defining opportunity to partner with our leadership to scale the organization, influence our corporate trajectory, and build a lasting industry legacy.
• Accelerated Professional Advancement: Our entrepreneurial, high-performance environment rewards driven professionals with substantial career progression and unparalleled exposure to the complete real estate lifecycle.
• Mission-Driven Execution: Collaborate with a deeply passionate, high-caliber team dedicated to executing complex, innovative strategies that actively solve California’s housing challenges.
• Forward-Thinking Strategy: Operate in a highly dynamic environment. Backed by an expanding portfolio of assets, we move decisively to capitalize on market opportunities and encourage innovative solutions to traditional real estate challenges.

Benefits

AlphaX RE Capital offers a benefits package and a welcoming office culture designed to support our team. Employees are provided with medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Additionally, we offer great in-office perks, including complimentary daily lunches, snacks, and coffee, as well as monthly team birthday celebrations to bring everyone together.

The expected salary range for this position is $180,000 to $230,000 per year. The actual salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidate's geographic location, relevant experience, and specific skill sets, in accordance with California laws.

AlphaX RE Capital and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees in accordance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.