Land Acquisition Director

Job Details

• Pre-Feasibility
  • Meet regularly with local brokerage community
  • Physically inspect properties of interest
  • Perform project underwriting
  • Prepare the preliminary land budget
  • Review subdivision/development agreement requirements
  • Write Letters of Intent (LOIs)
  • Negotiate the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA)
  • Manage the feasibility process
  • Obtain all required due diligence
  • Review title and prepare title objection letters
  • Prepare and process the internal Investment Committee Application
  • Ensure all wire requests for milestone deposits are completed
  • Ensure proper hand-off to land entitlement project manager or land development manager
  • Assist in preparation the internal Investment Committee Application due at the time of closing
  • Review all closing documents and facilitate the closing

Job Expectations

• Understanding of financial metrics related to home building operations
• Understanding of general plans and zoning requirements related to the Division’s various product types
• Understanding of Community Facilities District (CFD) financing, land banking, joint development agreements, joint ventures and other financing options
• Understanding of negotiation development agreements, reimbursement agreements, or other agreements with municipalities, governmental agencies, other home builders or land owners
• Ability to anticipate possible obstacles and propose favorable solutions
• Strong work ethic and commitment to implementation and execution
• Concise writing and public speaking/presentation skills are desirable for reporting to the management team
• Maintain political affiliations
• Monitor and manage buyer negotiations/issues
• Keep abreast of local market land transactions
• Strong computer skills
• Attention to detail

Essential Functions

• Interviewing, selecting, and training employees
• Scheduling work schedules
• Setting rates of pay and hours of work
• Appraising productivity
• Handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employees
• Planning the work
• Appraising work techniques
• Planning budgets for work
• Monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance
• Providing for safety and security of the workplace

Physical Demands

• Remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care - Medical/Dental/Visio n/Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Programs
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• Vacation & Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• Home Mortgage Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)