Land Acquisition Manager

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and management of pipeline in assigned O+E markets to meet or exceed annual company goals.
• Research and development of assigned and prospective submarkets including cultivation of relationships with key people in those markets, including municipal staff, elected officials, brokers, land owners, etc.
• Responsible for due diligence processes including environmental studies, title review, geotech, surveys and legal entitlements.
• Manage and coordinate all efforts to obtain governmental approvals and rights required for assigned projects.
• Aid the development team with design, permitting, and other approvals necessary for the land closing of assigned projects.
• Lead various market meetings, present status of current projects and pitch potential new projects to executive team.
• Responsible for predevelopment budgets, contracts, schedule, and keeping projects on track for budgeted start date; and reporting to executive team.
• Present investment opportunities to O+E Investment Committee.
• Collaborate with other O+E departments to ensure implementation of development vision; ensuring engineering, architecture, and designs are consistent with O+E brand and all project documentation.
• Maintain current intelligence on assigned markets, including land and comparable products.
• Ensure Investment Committee packages, market studies, proposals, and RFP’s/RFQ’s are accurate and timely.
• Aid Finance/Accounting with creating proformas, finance packages, and development related closing documentation.
• Ensure that reports, budgets, and proformas are accurate and timely.
• Review and code invoices monthly, tracking to predevelopment budget.
• Establish and maintain key relationships with market professionals, government leaders, and other key stakeholders.
• Represent and promote the O+E brand in public forums, industry events, etc.

Experience and Skill Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in real estate acquisitions, development, and/or investment
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ideally specializing in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Urban Planning
• Proven strategic planning skills
• Strong project management and negotiation capabilities
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience with graphics and technology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Stress tolerance
• Willingness and ability to travel