What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Acquisition Manager position at Specialized Recruiting Group - Charlotte, NC?
The Specialized Recruiting Group is partnering with a large homebuilder client of ours to hire a Land Acquisition Manager for our client's Operations Department. The right candidate will acquire undeveloped land or finished lots for development. Work with property owners, brokers, land developers, city officials and others to secure land.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate, Secure and Organize Land Acquisition Leads
- Receive and provide initial response plan for all new leads from outside sources
- Perform Title and municipal research and initial “cold call” inquiry for potential land leads
- Provide initial meeting with seller and/or seller’s representative
- Provide all pertinent property description information, seller demands, terms, conditions and contact information to management
- Prepare letters of intent
- Maintain close relationships with land developers, brokers and land owners
- Underwrite and analyze the financial aspects of each development opportunity
- Communicate regularly with city officials
- Negotiate purchase contracts with sellers
- Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
- Able to travel overnight
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- Fifth year college or university program certificate
- Four to six years related experience and/or training
- Proficiency with MS Office and email
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and attention to detail