SUMMARY OF POSITION:

As a Vice President of Land Acquisition, you will identify, acquire and develop properties that competitively position the division for success. You will manage land development and regulatory agency activities to meet division financial objectives and meet or exceed commit to Quality expectations for on-time model opening dates (compared to “proposed” opening dates). You will work collaboratively with all functional peers as a member of the Division Leadership Team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a sufficient land purchase plan in order to achieve financial objectives
• Identify and secure best prices and terms on property that conforms to divisional business plans and financial objectives
• Ensure that development activities are successfully completed on schedule and within budget by competent vendors
• Ensure land profits that meet or exceed business plan
• Act as a liaison in completing pro-forma’s for the Senior Investment Committee
• Collect all pertinent data and prepare report for potential acquisitions per company procedure
• Establish network of colleagues and brokers able to bring acquisition/divestiture opportunities as needed
• Keep up-to-date of local market land transactions
• Advise Division President of any potential problems or issues and offer suggestions for resolution
• Negotiate land purchase contracts and review with outside law firm and in-house counsel
• Recruit, train, manage, motivate and support Land Resources staff
• You are willing to perform other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or meet the minimum requirement for number of years of direct experience
• Five years’ experience in land acquisition/divestiture and development (with a production builder preferred)
• Demonstrated success in the home building industry, preferred
• Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal
• Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key business partners
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
• 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 their 

hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.

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.

Note: 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