Land Acquisition Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with developers, brokers, municipalities, attorneys, engineers, planners, and competitors to secure land opportunities.
• Create proformas for land deals that align with company thresholds.
• Negotiate land purchase agreements with input from senior leaders.
• Monitor land acquisition and development activity in your designated area.
• Compile, analyze, and present data for Land Committee feasibility packages.
• Participate in Land Committee discussions and oversee data collection on HOA/District obligations, taxes, cost-sharing, permits, and guidelines.
• Audit KB Home’s proprietary database for accuracy and current information.
• Direct support staff in preparing reports, analyses, and feasibility packages.
• Lead kick-off and rollout meetings for new land deals.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of land acquisition, contract negotiation, and relationship-building experience.
• Prior management experience preferred.
• Experience in home building, construction, or real estate beneficial.
• Strong understanding of market and industry trends.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on team motivation, employee development, and results.
• Ability to connect with people and maintain solid professional relationships.
• Customer-centric approach with problem-solving focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clarify complex concepts.
• Proven training and presentation capabilities.
• Collaborative spirit with willingness to value and incorporate team ideas.
• Strong decision-making based on facts, data, or metrics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Full-time position requiring attendance at networking events outside typical business hours and regular fieldwork.
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel throughout the designated area and host land tours.
• Commitment to conducting business in a professional and ethical manner.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to move about work location.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand.
• Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio).
• Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales).
• On-site position at the KB Home Division Office.

Pay and Benefits

Compensation Details And Benefits
KB Home offers a competitive base pay. The expected base pay range for this position is based on experience and is noted below, paid semi-monthly.
Other rewards may include bonuses or role-specific awards.
KB Home provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time and vacation.

Pay Range: USD $100,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.