What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Vice President of Land Acquisitions position at DRB Homes?
Position Summary:
As Vice President of Land Acquisition, you will be responsible for planning and directing the division's land business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain excellent communication with public agencies and utilities, within the organization and with staff members
- Provide leadership and support to the land team
- Identify opportunities for land and lot acquisition
- Negotiate, acquire, and entitle the land necessary to meet company goals and projections
- Prospect for potential land acquisition opportunities
- Establish broker/seller relationships
- Analyze land development proformas
- Handle bond submittals and reimbursements
- Draft and submit LOIs
- Negotiate and finalize contracts for targeted acquisitions
- Maintain reports, critical target dates, contact summaries and periodic market analysis
- Network with other builders and developers to maintain market awareness
- Develop contacts and provide information necessary for the division to be a strong competitor
- Coordinate the activity of engineers, land planners, architects and general contractors in the development of acquired properties
- Coordinate with local, county, state, and federal agencies to annex, zone and otherwise secure regulatory approval for projects
- Establish and foster professional relationships with state, county, and city inspectors and officials to maximize productivity of development sites
- Manage land purchases through entitlement process
- Provide information for and participate in the coordination of land acquisition packages
- Assess site viability and provide information where appropriate
- Interface with home owner's associations as necessary
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related field and at least 7 years of experience in the homebuilding industry with land functions and exposure to land acquisitions or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Able to lead people and get results through others
- Able to think ahead and plan over a 1-2 year time span as well as over the long term
- Strong land negotiation and contract skills
- Able to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Problem analysis and resolution skills at the strategic and functional level
- High level interpersonal skills
- Able to handle sensitive and confidential situations appropriately
- Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy
- Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including MS Word and Excel
- Knowledge of market trends, pricing, growth and supply
- Knowledge of local, county, state and federal regulations related to land acquisitions and land use
- Broad functional experience with blueprints and specifications
- General knowledge of homebuilding financials and systems
At DRB Homes employment opportunity is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position don't hesitate to get in touch with DRB Homes' corporate offices at 972-383-4300.