Director of Land Acquisitions

Position Overview

The Director/Manager – Land Acquisitions will work closely with the VP- Land Acquisitions and be responsible for identifying land to be acquired for single family and multi-family projects in markets.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to VP Land Acquisitions

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the land acquisition department and oversee all land acquisition activities in the Division
• Negotiate land purchase agreements and manage the closing process
• Develop and implement strategies for identifying and acquiring suitable land for development projects, to include raw land and finished lot deals.
•  Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, brokers, and other stakeholders in the real estate industry
• Conduct thorough research and due diligence on potential land acquisitions, including zoning and permitting requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of land acquisition into development projects 
• Utilize your expertise in land acquisition to drive the company’s growth and expansion plans in the market
• Stay up to date with market trends, best practices and local regulations related to land development.
• Maintain and develop a network of industry contacts to identify potential land acquisition opportunities
• Analyze financial feasibility and risk assessment for potential land acquisitions
• Recommend strategic adjustments to senior leadership and report regularly on land acquisition progress.

Qualifications/Education

• Minimum bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 5-7 years in residential land acquisition
• Must have land acquisition experience within the market
• Strong knowledge of real estate laws, zoning regulations and land development processes.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical skills and understanding of complex financial analysis.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

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