Vice President, Land Acquisition & Feasibility

Position Overview

The Lewis Group of Companies, one of the nation’s largest privately held real estate developers, seeks a Vice President of Land Acquisition and Feasibility based in Upland, CA.

Position Responsibilities

• Possess extensive experience in site selection, negotiations, contracting, joint ventures, due diligence, financial analysis, land-use entitlements, land development, and managing multiple concurrent transactions.
• Prospect for potential land acquisition opportunities throughout Southern California, focusing primarily on greater Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire area.
• Negotiate joint ventures and other land transactions.
• Work with landowners daily to prospect and negotiate for potential land purchases and coordinate the close of escrow of land purchases.
• Maintain regular contacts and strong relationships with brokers and real estate agents to prospect for potential land purchases.
• Maintain regular contacts and strong relationships with City and County staff.
• Understand the development potential of specific land opportunities.
• Proficient with financial analysis and market evaluations.
• Cook up and conduct physical due diligence activities with internal Lewis team members and outside consultants.
• Assemble business plans and development strategies.
• Manage multiple concurrent transactions.
• Familiar with the title and escrow process.
• Maintain knowledge of ordinances and codes related to land entitlement and development, including CEQA.
• Knowledge of State housing and land use legislation such as surplus land act requirements.
• Familiarity with affordable housing rules and regulations.
• Work regularly with elected officials to maintain strong relationships and gain initial support for the future land entitlement and development process.
• Work with various internal Lewis departments, project development, marketing, legal, commercial, accounting, and finance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in land acquisition, land planning, and/or the real estate development industry is required.
• Experience in the Inland Empire and greater Los Angeles marketplace is preferable.
• A four-year college degree in real estate development or similar industry emphasis is required.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and aerial mapping programs is essential.
• A California Real Estate Sales or Brokerage license is required or must be acquired within six months of hire (Lewis will reimburse the cost of license and renewals).
• Reliable transportation and a driver’s license are required for traveling to company projects and land sites.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ($200+k commensurate with experience)
• Annual bonus and raise potential
• Monthly auto allowance
• Variety of benefits plans
• 401k savings plan with immediate vesting and company match
• $100/month cellphone reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation time
• Continued training
• Advancement opportunities
• Excellent corporate culture