Description

The Land Acquisition Manager reports to the Vice President of Land Acquisition and is responsible for certain aspects of lot and land acquisition for History Maker and ONM Living as outlined below. The Position is responsible for sourcing new land and lot positions for the Company to acquire for development and home building operations. This Position will network within the real estate industry to identify growth opportunities and submarket expansion. This individual will have experience in the industry, as well as market contacts that will increase the company’s “deal flow”.

• Assist Vice President of Land in forming Acquisition budgets and cost estimates on prospective land parcels during due diligence phases for land packages
• Manage to the Annual Business Plan schedules for replacement communities to maintain inventory of vacant developed lots and prevent lot gap out between projects
• Support CEO, President, and CFO with Acquisition information required for Division’s Annual Business Plan (proformas, cash flow, lot delivery schedule, etc.)
• Manage and create project proformas to demonstrate viability and performance expectations on real estate acquisitions
• Work with Land Acquisition Analyst and team to gather, synthesize, process, and present market information on a proposed real estate transaction. Analysis will include absorption and economic viability of projects against Company’s ROI requirements
• Work with land acquisition team to develop formal Land Package to present to the Land Team
• Evaluate Acquisition sites for feasibility and yield
• Interact with governmental agencies to obtain land use approvals, including zoning, platting, with city staff, planning and zoning commissions, and city councils
• Network and develop relationships with brokers, peers, land developers, homebuilders, and other industry contacts to develop land and lot pipelines
• Attend MetroStudy, RSI, and other key real estate briefings to stay current in submarket development
• Become proficient in MetroStudy or RSI database software and other Company tools to assist in submarket analysis and targets for acquisition
• Drive and audit Acquisition projects on a weekly basis; reporting at weekly Land Meetings
• Meet and oversee consultants as needed
• Prepare and present project information in public meetings
• Represent Company and homebuilding brands at key meetings to develop acquisition pipeline assisting in Company growth

We Offer 

• Collaborative Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Business Culture founded in honesty and integrity. We care about our people
• Strive for high impact outcomes driven by a culture built on respect, trust, and transparency
• Results driven by accountability, consistency, predictability, and efficiency
• Listening to needs and concerns of our internal and external customers as we work together delivering high quality homes 

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or related degree path
• Language Ability: Highly proficient in spoken and written English;
• Math Ability: Ability to apply basic concepts of basic geometry and algebra in applied math situations; ability to interpret charts and graphs relaying quantitative data; ability to determine key variables necessary to draw conclusions from data.
• Reasoning Ability: Strong ability to solve practical and complex problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret and appropriately seek to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Interpersonal: Must be able to work effectively with CEO, President, Vice President of Land Acquisition, other Land Acquisition Managers, Real Estate Brokers, Land Developers, engineers, and technical professionals. Handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Communication: Proficient communication skills, both orally and in written form.
• Computer Skills/Equipment: Proficient knowledge of word processing (Word), spreadsheet software (Excel), E-mail, Internet – five years minimum experience required. Knowledge of computer-based GIS, Google Earth, and mapping software desirable.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• This position requires attendance at several meetings outside of the normal office hours.