Land Acquisition Manager

About Red Cedar Red Cedar Capital Partners LLC (Red Cedar) is a residential developer and homebuilder in Charlotte, NC & surrounding markets. Red Cedar is the parent company of Red Cedar Construction, Red Cedar Homes, Red Cedar Development, and Red Cedar Realty, as well as a private label mortgage company and homebuilding supply company, all of which support the Red Cedar ecosystem. The primary focus of the company is developing land into beautiful communities and building attainably priced homes that fit today's real estate market. Red Cedar has grown exponentially since 2016 and is one of the fastest-growing homebuilders in the Southeast.

Role Description Red Cedar Homes is looking for a detail-oriented Land Acquisition Manager to join our team. This role will manage land and lot contracts and feasibility from start to finish, ensuring deadlines are met and documents are organized for the land acquisition and land development teams. As the Land Acquisition Manager at Red Cedar Homes, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of land and lot contracts, from initial organization to final closing. This includes overseeing permit processes, coordinating with external parties for closing procedures, and maintaining detailed records of critical dates and documents. You will also work with various consultants to ensure compliance with entitlement applications and facilitate timely submissions. Your attention to detail and organization of the process will be pivotal in ensuring the seamless execution of land acquisition operations. If you are detail oriented, organized, and ready to take on the responsibility of this new role, then we encourage you to apply and help shape the financial future of our growing organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• •Lead the collection of all lender requirements to meet timelines to close each property within the contracted timeframe. •Gather necessary information on all properties to make informed decisions. This includes researching property records, legal documents, and any relevant history.•Evaluate properties market value, considering factors such as location, condition, and comparable sales in the area.
• Investigate environmental hazards (such as soil contamination or flood risk) and verify that the properties comply with local zoning regulations.
• Ensure clear title ownership on properties. Search for any liens, encumbrances, or legal claims against the property.
• Confirm properties boundaries and any encroachments. Assist with contracts.
• Relay and coordinate financing documents
• Create, organize, and maintain land/lot contract files
• Assist in the permit process, schedule timelines, and adjustments
• Prepare analysis/deal sheet for each site
• Maintain status/critical dates report to ensure all deadlines are met
• Ensure that all required paperwork is completed and distributed to the necessary parties, land/lot purchase through community completion
• Provide required documents to corporate departments
• Request and track earnest money deposits and releases
• Assist the Land Department with responding to staff reports and all conditions of approval and coordinate a timely re-submittal
• Coordinate closing process with outside title and escrow agents
• Coordinate HOA set up and governing documents
• Request and review title, environmental studies, surveys, site plans, etc.
• Coordinate with the Land Development team to generate accurate exhibits for land purchase documents, lot take schedules, and phasing plans
• Coordinate with various consultants to ensure timely and compliant entitlement application submissions
• Manage archives and storage of physical and digital land acquisition files
• Organize and maintain daily correspondence
• Prepare and send check requests
• Coordinate with utility consultants to ensure that accurate information is set up and transferred to HOAs
• Coordinate with the city and county to ensure address approval
• Facilitate mailbox setup throughout the project
• Assist with perimeter wall and retaining wall submittals and approval
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company.

Required Skills & Traits

Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Strong leadership and communication

Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and accountable

Strong attention to detail

Cooperative and respectful of team members

Industrious and uses time well

Recognizes and manages risk

Possesses a natural sense of urgency

Ethical and Honest

Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance

Committed to achieving goals

Poses an understanding of how finance and business operations are interrelated and an ability to harmonize the two

Ability to plan and organize projects

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous experience with a title agency, closing attorney or land acquisition is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related role
• Exceptional verbal, written and visual communication skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans
• Valid drivers license, insured, with a good driving record

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, standard daytime hours; 8 am - 5 pm. Occasional weekend work may be required.

Job Type:

Full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week.

Compensation:

$80,000-$100,000

Benefits:

1. Medical insurance
2. Dental insurance
3. Vision insurance
4. 401k with matching
5. Company paid holidays.
6. Paid time off

Work Location

Charlotte, NC: Ability to reliably commute or willingness to relocate before starting work (Required).

In-person and some hybrid

Work Environment

Office-based environment with a business casual dress code. Standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines, are used in this role.

Physical Demands

The role requires the ability to talk and hear, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasional lifting of office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds, may be necessary. Some travel might be required.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. If you have any questions please contact us at hr@redcedarco.com. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team at Red Cedar Homes, LLC. Red Cedar Capital Partners 4705 Entrance Dr, Suite D | Charlotte, NC 28273

Red Cedar Capital Partners LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, traits historically associated with race, hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.