Company DescriptionNew Home BuilderJob DescriptionDescription: The Acquisition and Approvals Assistant will assist in all facets of the acquisition and entitlement process. The Acquisition and Approvals Assistant will provide critical support to the Land Acquisition Manager and President in evaluating all new projects, as well as current projects going though the approval process. The candidate should have experience in real estate and a willingness to learn. Skills needed:Highly organized, proficient Microsoft Office, fundamental real estate financial knowledge, Specific Responsibilities:Track all projects and maintain acquisition and approval checklistsComplete competitor analysis for all product types.Includes site visits, online research, and phone callsOrganize all information for easy access in futurePrepare detailed memo with findings and recommendationsPrepare financial analysis for review by Land Acquisition ManagerPrepare site selection scoring for review by Land Acquisition ManagerMaintain Acquisitions and Approvals Calendars and track deadlinesProduce Power Point Presentations for various projects throughout the acquisition and approval processUpdate electronic directory and physical new business bindersUpdate market pipeline reportCall Planning Commissions to receive critical dataPrepare preliminary site plans using Google EarthRun demographic reports and analyze findings.Log all potential new business in New Business LogAssistant grades all incoming new properties and presents to LAMPrepare preliminary zoning informationMiscellaneous Senior Management reporting and communications assistanceKeep up on market and neighborhood newsReview all essential reports (market studies, economic impact, title, etc) and provide commentsPrepare request for proposals for consultants and prepare and summarize resultsQualificationsPrerequisitesRequires college degreeRequires proficiency in Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Project, Power Point and PublisherRequires proficiency on the InternetRequires high level of attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervisionRequires strong communication and organizational skillsRequires fundamental real estate financial knowledgeRequires the physical ability to sit at a desk for an extended period of timeRequires own transportation and driver’s license. Additional Information