Now Hiring for a Land Acquisition Manager based in either Melbourne, FL or Sanford, FL!

*this role will not report into the office daily, you will be able to work remotely and in the field. Will be required to visit the office at least 1x per week.

Job Summary:

As a Land Acquisition Manager at our client, you will be a key player in their industry-leading home building team, responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing prime land locations for community developments.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can navigate the complexities of the local land market, negotiate advantageous deals, and drive land acquisition efforts that align with our growth objectives.

Your expertise in land use, financial analysis, and market dynamics will be essential in securing sites that meet our quality standards and development timelines.

Qualifications:

· Experience: 2-4 years of successful land acquisition

experience, with a proven track record in the homebuilding industry being a strong plus.

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, or a related field.

· Expertise: In-depth knowledge of land deal structuring, land planning, zoning laws, and real estate finance.

· Skills: Strong negotiation skills, analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of local market dynamics and regulatory environments.

· Homebuilding Industry: Experience in the homebuilding industry is highly desirable

Primary Responsibilities:

· Land Feasibility Studies: Collaborate with marketing, production, and development teams to conduct thorough land feasibility studies, ensuring potential sites meet our criteria for successful community development.

· Land Acquisition Negotiations: Engage directly with landowners to negotiate and secure prime sites at competitive prices, ensuring alignment with company strategic goals.

· Development Analysis: Provide accurate and timely development analysis, including financial projections, land use strategies, and risk assessments, to guide acquisition decisions.

· Site Development Oversight: Partner with the development team to oversee site development processes, including zoning, planning, utility systems, and environmental assessments, ensuring efficient use of land and cost-effective completion of lots.

· Competitive Monitoring: Work closely with the marketing team to monitor local home building trends, competitor activities, and pricing strategies, adjusting acquisition efforts to capitalize on market opportunities.

· Community Representation: Act as a representative of the company within the local community, building relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring the company’s interests are well-represented in all interactions.

· Lot Development Coordination: Manage the arrangement and coordination of lot development activities, ensuring all projects meet company standards for quality and efficiency.

Management Responsibilities:

· Mentorship & Coaching: Provide mentorship, coaching, and continuous feedback to team members, fostering a culture of growth and development.

· Staffing & Recruitment: Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet department needs, utilizing recruitment and selection processes to build and maintain a high-performing team.

· Performance Evaluation: Evaluate employee performance, plan compensation actions, and create developmental opportunities through internal and external training.

· Decision-Making Impact: Make decisions that directly impact the division, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.

· Budgetary Responsibility: Manage the budget for land acquisition activities, ensuring cost-effective operations.

Salary up to $150k

M-F Schedule

Direct Hire + Benefits, Car Allowance, Cell phone allowance and other incentives

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