Land Acquisition Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and cultivate relationships with landowners, brokers, developers, and professional organizations to gain the best positioning for land deals, and to maintain market awareness.
• Sources potential land acquisition opportunities through detailed study of tax maps and networking with attorneys, engineers, brokers, and others involved in residential land development.
• Prepares land acquisition packages and participates in presentations for approval.
• Negotiates price and contracts with sellers; coordinates preparation of contracts and closing documents.
• Prepares Letters of Intent for land acquisition opportunities.
• Manages the due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with internal design and land development teams.
• Manages, coordinates, and meets all entitlement needs for land acquisitions.
• Affords assistance in preparing financial proformas inclusive of assumptions about timing, pricing, product lineup, sales pace, municipal fees, and other costs associated with land acquisition and development to determine the viability of proposed land acquisitions.
• Affords assistance in preparing market analysis, assesses values, and prepares narrative reports for properties under consideration for purchase.
• Manages feasibility studies and the preparation of land acquisition approval submissions.
• Affords assistance in the evaluation process and inspection of land under consideration for acquisition; and recommends acquisition, disposition, and other actions consistent with established company guidelines and requirements.
• Maintains inventory reports, critical dates, contract summaries, and periodic market analysis.
• Maintains monitoring of market activity for pricing, value, and absorption.
• Affords assistance in property rezoning and community planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; and minimum five years related experience and/or training in land acquisitions or residential real estate; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Local experience is recommended and preferred.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid state driver’s license & properly insured vehicle.