Land Acquisition Manager

About the role

KB Home is one of America's largest and most trusted homebuilders, with nearly 700,000 quality-homes built over our more than 65-year history. Operating across 21 divisions in 9 states, we don’t just build houses we create places where families can make a lifetime of memories. At KB Home, our foundation is our people. We foster genuine relationships with our customers throughout their homebuying journey, while our employees bring passion and purpose to work every day. Our shared culture of customer obsession drives our mission to make homeownership attainable for all. The Opportunity Do you have a knack for identifying prime land opportunities and negotiating successful deals? As the Manager of Land Acquisition, you will drive our division’s growth by identifying and acquiring strategic land parcels. In this role, you work closely with senior leaders to evaluate land acquisition deals that align with market data, optimize return on investment, and mitigate risk.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with developers, brokers, municipalities, attorneys, engineers, planners, and competitors to secure land opportunities.
• Identify potential land through mapping, virtual and physical prospecting, networking, and targeted mailings.
• 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.
• Strengthen collaboration with Land Development, Sales & Marketing, Purchasing, Construction, Customer Service, Mortgage, and Finance teams.
• Lead kick-off and rollout meetings for new land deals.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of land acquisition, contract negotiation, and relationship-building experience. Preferred prior management experience. Experience in home building, construction, or real estate is beneficial. Strong understanding of market and industry trends. Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on team motivation, employee development, and results. Ability