Director of Land Acquisition

Land Acquisition

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Negotiate, acquire and entitle the land necessary to meet company goals and projections.
• Possess broker/seller relationships and analyze land development proformas.
• Handle bond submittals and reimbursements.
• Draft and submit Letter of Intent (LOI).
• Negotiate and finalize contracts for targeted acquisitions while performing due diligence tasks and presenting to corporate land committee for approval.
• Maintain reports, critical target dates, contract summaries and periodic market analysis.
• Network with other builders and developers to maintain market awareness, develop contacts and provide information necessary for the division to be a strong competitor.
• Cook with engineers, land planners, architects and general contractors in the development of acquired properties.
• Coordinate with local, county, state and federal governmental agencies to annex, zone and otherwise secure regulatory approval for projects.

Land Development

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees the land development function, strategic objectives and designs methodology to achieve Company goals.
• Develops the annual Land department budgets and schedules.
• Provides leadership, direction and management of department functions, policies and procedures.
• Builds, develops, and manages a land development team.
• Aligns business plans with organizational objectives.
• Interface with state, county and city inspectors and officials to maximize productivity of development sites.
• Prepare bid packages and negotiate all land development contracts for this region while overseeing this same function for the company.
• Inspect development site to ensure site is progressing according to plan and schedule; maintain a job activity log and produce weekly reports.
• Manage development costs; ensure costs are within budget constraints.
• Aid with application and securing bond and permits; follow up on bond reductions.
• Review and comprehend engineering drawings with emphasis on cost reductions.
• Coordinate resolution of land development issues affecting house construction (e.g. structural pads, paving, sediment control, lot balance).
• Resolve and follow-up on development issues when community is closed out.
• Maintain and monitor proper subdivision appearance.

Land Entitlement

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage land purchases through entitlement processes; provide information for and participate in the coordination of land acquisition packages.
• Assess site viability and provide information where appropriate.
• Interface with homeowner’s association, as necessary.

Pay

The pay range for this position is from $120,000.00 to $160,000.00 plus bonus.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life, and 401(k) with match.