What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Land Acquisition position at PulteGroup, Inc?
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JOB SUMMARY:
Primary responsibility to locate, research and purchase land for acquisition.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibility to locate, research and purchase land for acquisition.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Find land opportunities in respective division/area
- Oversee land mapping
- Negotiate and contract land acquisitions
- Interface in the due diligence and entitlement process, as necessary
- Coordinates contractors involved in the development of the land parcel, as necessary.
- Coordinate public and municipal entitlement land process, as necessary.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
With Direct Reports
- Ensures appropriate staffing to meet department needs
- Utilizes recruiting and selection tools/processes to build organizational talent
- Delegates work according to employee’s abilities and skills
- Evaluates employee’s performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance
- Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities
- Creates opportunities for employee growth
- Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors)
SCOPE
- Decision Impact: Division
- Department Responsibility: Multiple
- Budgetary Responsibility: No
- Direct Reports: Yes
- Indirect Reports: No
- Physical Requirements: If applicable
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- Minimum Bachelors Degree in Business or equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 7 to 10 years previous related experience
- Strong negotiation and contract skills
- Requires knowledge of market trends, pricing and growth & supply
- Knowledge of political environment and the ability to form political connections
- Ability to strategically implement the company’s goals by acquiring the necessary land to meet the strategic objectives
- Understanding of finance and law is essential
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