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Why Eastwood Homes?

Founded in 1977, Eastwood Homes is a privately-held residential homebuilder dedicated to providing homes of exceptional value and outstanding craftsmanship in eight divisions and four states throughout the Southeast region. With more than 40 years of experience and 15,000 home closings (celebrated in 2016), Eastwood Homes prides itself on offering more than just a place to live, we offer a way of life for homeowners and employees alike. We invite you to join our team of dedicated, motivated, and passionate professionals and experience the true meaning behind our company motto, Built with Care.

Position Summary:

Eastwood Homes is growing and seeking a Land Acquisition Manager who will provide land acquisition and predevelopment oversight to our Richmond division. This position will be based in our Richmond office and will cover Williamsburg, Newport News, Suffolk and Chesapeake among a few other localities. The Land Acquisition Manager will report directly to the VP of Land Development but will also report to the Division President, Chief Operation Officer, and other management team members as required.

Functions:

· Analyze markets and current land positions to identify gaps and concentrations for future land acquisitions

· Maintain knowledge of market activities and trends

· Generate prospective acquisitions through land brokers, local contacts, developers, etc.

· Review and present market data and analysis in evaluation of the feasibility of a potential project

· Initiate projects by identifying parcels, negotiating with Sellers, performing due diligence, preparing letters of intent, and determining viability for development

· Lead entitlement and annexation process associated with obtaining final approval

· Present before municipal bodies, home owners associations, and land owners

· Negotiate, prepare, and present contracts, amendments, and easements to existing land contracts as necessary

· Oversee consultants’ preparation of plats, permitting, and construction plan process as required per project and municipality

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree preferred

· 3 years of experience in Real Estate Acquisition, preferably in the homebuilding industry

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel

· Experience with Land Acquisition in the state of VA

· Must have a vehicle, valid Driver’s License, and be willing to travel

· Strong interpersonal skills

Will you join us?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, VA 23235: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person