What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President - Land Acquisition position at A. Duda & Sons, Inc.?
Viera Builders, a subsidiary of A. Duda & Sons, Inc., is a premier homebuilder known for creating master-planned communities that combine quality, innovation, and lifestyle. We’re seeking a visionary Vice President with deep land acquisition expertise to identify, analyze, negotiate and acquire new land and/or lots in Florida and other potential markets for land development and home building opportunities outside the master planned community of Viera in accordance with the organizational strategy and business plan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic land acquisition activities in collaboration with Division President, Viera Builders and TVC President and other departments.
- Analyze markets and land positions to identify gaps and strategic areas for future land acquisitions. Evaluate overall technical and financial feasibility of potential projects. Maintain knowledge of market activities, trends and opportunities and generate prospective land deals through networking.
- Oversee all potential new projects outside of Viera to include searching for new land parcels, finished lots, negotiation with sellers, due diligence, and preparation of materials to seek corporate and board approval.
- Prepare letters of intent and respond to requests for qualifications in competitive build situations. Coordinate contract review with counsel, manage contract negotiations, facilitate contract execution and ensure all contract requirements and deadlines are adhered to and met.
- Assist the Land Development Department and Controller/Accounting department with project proforma creation and refinement.
- Assist Land Development Department and Homebuilding operations with any development related issues after closing.
Qualifications
- 10 years of senior leadership experience in real estate acquisition and negotiation, preferably with mixed use projects or in the home building industry.
- Demonstrated ability to expand into new markets and drive community growth from concept to completion
- Bachelor’s degree required preferably in the area of business management, finance, economics, construction science or real estate; graduate or professional degree preferred.
- Florida Brokers License strongly preferred
- Strong financial, analytical, and negotiation skills
This position offers our complete package of employee benefits. If you possess these qualifications and are ready to take the next step in your career with an organization that takes pride in its employees and the work that we do in the community, please apply confidently by sending a cover letter and resume including salary requirements. We offer opportunities for career growth.
DUDA’s mission is to grow Christian faith and business integrity; land values and vibrant communities; families, people and relationships; healthy food products; and sustainable wealth and balanced financial returns for future generations. We believe that in order to realize our objectives, we need the ideas and dedication of talented employees; in fact, our success depends on it. DUDA has been in business for over 90 years, and our people-oriented philosophy has encouraged pride in the quality of our products, resulting in our outstanding reputation in the marketplace.
EOE - Duda is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.