The Director of Land Acquisition is responsible for managing land purchases, negotiating, and prioritizing acquisitions while ensuring alignment with company goals and market data.
Job Summary & Responsibilities Compensation & Benefits
As the Director of Land Acquisition are responsible for finding, acquiring and prioritizing land acquisitions for the Division. They will manage land purchases through the entitlement process, provide information for and participate in the coordination of land acquisition packages (proformas) for corporate approval and work directly with senior leadership to seek land in areas and price ranges consistent with the Divisions goals and market survey data. Land deals that optimize the return on investment and minimizing risk to the company will be the focus of this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strong land negotiation and contract skills.
- Computer and financial analysis proficiencies along with the ability to utilize Web based software to efficiently seek out Land opportunities in desirable locations.
- Understands market and industry trends.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities; including motivating teams, employee development, and being results oriented.
- Ability to connect with people, and develop and maintain professional relationships.
- Strong verbal & written communication, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate accurately and persuasively.
- Proven ability to meet corporate deadlines by utilizing effective time management skills.
- Strong ability to work within a team-setting, inclusive of other's ideas, and a willingness to cooperate.
- Makes quick and accurate decisions based heavily on facts, data and/or metrics.
- Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe applications with particular strength in Excel.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
- Bachelor's degree in a business-related field
- Minimum 7 years proven land experience in acquisition, contract negotiation and relationship building.
- Prior management experience
- Home building or related construction/real estate industry preferred
- Exceptional communication skills -- both written andverbal
- Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key businesspartners
- Strong attention to detailStrong organizational skills and time management skills
- Ability to establish and maintain strongrelationships
- Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The work environment is representative of an office/field setting
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate
- Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use theirhands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies. Driving is required.In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our benefits include: Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision; Vacation & Holidays -- generous PTO & 8 holidays; 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs, Home Purchase Discount for Associates, Pet Insurance.
Top Skills
Adobe Applications
Excel
PowerPoint
Web Based Software
Word
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