Director of Land Acquisition

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform the obligations and signature duties required by the elected office stated in the Corporate Authority resolutions
• Actively search for land available for purchase
• Build and maintain strategic relationships and a network of business contacts for avenues of possible acquisitions
• Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, banks, attorneys or brokers
• Review operations and performance of the Land Acquisition Department
• Works with Division President to take corrective action as deemed necessary to achieve goals
• Oversee the process of preparing the corporate acquisition submittal package including acquisition and development-related budgets, exhibits and schedules
• Partner with Director of Forward Planning throughout the entire due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, observing time sensitive dates
• Communicate critical dates and information to other department heads
• Perform market analyses to determine financial viability of potential projects
• Physically walk the land to determine potential for special development situations, (e.g. demolition, utilities, relocations, special grading issues, abandonment, environmental, etc.)
• Submit, obtain and review environmental report to identify issues that require federal or state permits, or issues that could prevent or delay acquisition
• Keep current on area market transactions and industry trends
• Evaluate workload and establish priorities to staff
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or related field from a four-year college or university; Three to five years land acquisition experience
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines concurrently in a high-pressure environment
• Experience in contract negotiation
• Proven ability to lead and execute strong oral presentations
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in market analyses a plus
• Experience in the residential homebuilding industry preferred
• Knowledge of residential land due diligence and entitlements preferred