Land Acquisition Manager

About The Role: Arbor Homes is currently looking to hire a Land Acquisition Manager. As the Land Acquisition Manager, you will be responsible for successfully managing the acquisition of raw land and developed lots to fulfill our growth plans in the Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky Markets. You’ll be charged to find land and lot acquisition opportunities; perform financial, market, and political feasibility studies, and negotiate terms of sale directly with property owners, real estate brokers, and developers. Why Arbor Homes? Are you looking for a dynamic career in a lively workplace committed to customer service? Arbor Homes is the fastest growing new home builder Cincinnati and Dayton Markets. We are looking for team members with enthusiasm and skill to help provide even better experiences and higher-quality homes for our buyers. When it comes to what sets Arbor Homes apart among new home builders, the first answer is our culture. Rather than chasing profits and cutting corners, our team puts quality and customers first. If you are creative and committed to helping people, you will love working with us! What’s In It For You? · Base Salary Bonus Opportunities · Advancement Opportunities · Exposure to Executive Leadership · Opportunity to work with a Top Ten Home Builder · Team Outings and Company-Sponsored Volunteer Events · 4 weeks of Paid Time Off! · Access to Health and Life Insurance, 401(k), Paid Parental Leave, Company Discounts, etc. · Leadership Academy - Training Programs for Professional Growth. What Will You Be Doing? · Locates and evaluates raw land and developed lot acquisition opportunities. · Prepares, presents, and negotiates terms of acquisition with real estate brokers, land developers, attorneys, and property owners. · Performs due diligence evaluations and inspections of land and lot acquisition targets. · Prepares and maintains contact database of landowners, developers, real estate brokers, and other key contacts needed to generate leads for land and lot acquisitions. · Consults with engineers and land planners on design and layout of conceptual plans for new residential subdivisions. · Possesses working knowledge of municipal land use codes and ordinances. · Actively participates in departmental strategic planning and process improvement initiatives. · Works with our entitlement team on due diligence for active projects. · Acts as the main point of contact for sellers and their representatives. What Will You Bring? · Experience in real estate development, urban planning, landscape architecture, construction management, business management, or related field of study. · Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to through the region. · Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of real estate, engineering and construction principles, plans, and specifications. · Ability to exercise independent judgment to anticipate and solve problems, determine project objectives and requirements, organize and prioritize tasks and activities to achieve the divisions’ objectives. · Ability to determine accuracy and relevance of information and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations. · Experience in land acquisition and project management experience in real estate. · Possess excellent communication skills to communicate with landowners, developers, and managers. · Possess knowledge of real estate concepts and geographical knowledge of the market area. · Prepare financial reports including pricing, land analysis and market research. · Assist in the investigation of land details and due diligence to determine eligibility for land acquisition. · Experience in residential, commercial or industrial land acquisition deals. This is subject to change based on needs or if special circumstances should arrive. Arbor Homes is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Arbor Homes participates in E-Verify. Business Unit - Arbor Homes At Arbor Homes our mission is to build great neighborhoods and homes for people to celebrate life. What does that mean exactly? We believe everyone deserves a beautiful home to call their own and that’s what we’re building every day. Owning a home is a key part to our country’s success and wealth accumulation typically comes from the appreciation of your home. Opportunity - Provide Opportunity for our employees and develop talent Family - Dedicated to remaining a big little company and drive for an engaged team Customers - Provide a high-quality product, on time, at an exceptional value Ethics - Operate our business with absolute integrity, instilling trust in every part of the company Processes - Committed to be an operationally excellent organization, resilient and results driven Prospect Introduce Yourself