Job Summary

As a VP of Land Acquisition and Entitlement for Raleigh, you will activate your inner self-starter and provide expertise in maximizing profitability as Fischer Homes seeks out strategic locations to grow and develop. The most rewarding aspect of this role is leading through a prominent presence in the residential land market as you maintain contacts with developers, land owners and others in the residential property market.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Have an entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to work well when you are given space to be creative. 
• Are driven by completing goals, and developing systems and processes.
• Are energized by strategy development and feasibility analysis. 
• Know when to act quickly and when to be patient in various situations.
• Are a strong negotiator and problem-solver.

These skills will be used to: 

• Analyze the market areas in which Fischer Homes desires to build, become familiar with what tracts of land are not developed, and identify properties with good development potential.
• Enable adequate supplies of desired properties to be secured at competitive prices in strategic locations.
• Manages the zoning approval process with the local jurisdiction to obtain an approved rezoning in alignment with the Market President’s target product offering and Strategic Plan.
• Works with GCL on all entitlement issues related to the proposed development, such as geotechnical, environmental, utility availability/capacity, off-site improvements, and any other items affecting the development's feasibility.
• Negotiates purchase price and terms with developers and landowners, in conjunction with Market Presidents and GCL, guides the preparation of purchase agreements, and gets them fully executed according to company policy and guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience in land acquisition, zoning, and land entitlement..

The Value of a Career with Fischer Homes 

Fischer Homes is one of the largest and most reputable home builders in the Midwestern and Southeastern states. Founded in 1980, the company has grown to build over 30,000 homes and employs over 650 Associates. Fischer Homes' solid reputation has been built largely by the talent of our Associates as we have been recognized as the 30th largest builder in the United States.

We value diversity within the Fischer Homes organization and see each Associate as a team member and valuable asset. We select highly competent individuals to join our team, provide them with the resources, training, and development possible to make significant contributions and drive their success while determining their career paths. The rewards for their efforts are:

• Professional Development Training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with Company matching contributions and profit-sharing
• Employee Life Insurance
• Personal time off
• Inclusive Leave

Fischer Homes holds the highest ethical standards of business. We are honest and straightforward and will stand by our word. Our actions demonstrate respect, courtesy, and above all, fairness.