Land Acquisition Manager - Columbia, SC

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Identify land suitable for acquisition and development by conducting the necessary market research.
• Develop a network of local developers, builders, brokers, and land owners.
• Follow local municipalities to keep current with new growth corridors, land use regulations, etc.
• Determine land values in the specific market through market research and financial analysis.
• Negotiate price and terms with land sellers and work with internal attorneys to prepare purchase agreements.
• Cook up coordination of land entitlement and planning activities with Development team.
• Cook up coordination of due diligence for land placed under contract.
• Lead the preparation of acquisition feasibility packages including financial analysis, product pricing, competitive market research, fee compilation, and creation of site maps.
• Review and monitor purchase agreements to ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Career Level (M2)

• Organizational Impact: Plans and establishes goals and objectives for a team of professionals, with direct impact on the immediate or short-term operational results of the area.
• Leadership & Talent Management: Supervises a team consisting of professionals, typically at the entry or intermediate level. Leads, directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results. Provides primary input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance and rewards decisions for direct reports.

Required Skills

• Advanced analytic skills
• Excellent Excel skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate/work with others
• Ability to work independently
• Self-starter

Required Licensing, Registration And/or Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position.

Physical Requirements

• Not applicable

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