Land Acquisition Specialist

Overview:

BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US!

At MDC Holdings, Inc./Richmond American Homes, we encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us. We’re proud to be one of the most established builders in the industry, with 45 years of experience and 240,000 homes to our credit.

Position Summary

We are seeking a qualified Land Acquisition Specialist to join our team. In this position you will play a key role in underwriting and supporting the purchase of large properties for Richmond American Homes. Additionally, you will help ensure our business plan objectives are achieved by understanding the dynamics of Washington and Oregon residential development, and helping the Company buy and develop more land. The Land Department is fast-paced, with a deadline- and results-oriented culture.

Responsibilities

• Complete competitive market analyses including community features and home finish levels.
• Build market intelligence through published research and industry news
• Complete financial modeling for new land acquisitions
• Obtain and analyze due diligence materials for project feasibility
• Research jurisdictional development and building requirements
• Review and understand a range of transaction-related documents including Improvement, Development, and Purchase Agreements
• Review and confirm Title and other due diligence vendors' work
• Draft acquisition memoranda with a variety of analytic and reporting requirements, under strict deadline
• Track future acquisition opportunities with the Land Department's support
• Create presentations to graphically represent market data and product comparisons.
• Assist other internal stakeholders with land use related research.

Requirements

• A college degree is required, with strong preference given to candidates with Finance and/or Legal backgrounds.
• Candidates with residential Land Acquisition and/or Development experience in the Washington and Oregon markets are highly preferred.
• Candidates must have excellent MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Candidates should also have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates who are internally driven to outperform their peers in the industry are highly preferred and will be rewarded accordingly.

Benefits & Perks!

While we value hard work, we also recognize the importance of having fun! Our employees enjoy a collaborative environment where they can freely bounce ideas off one another and participate in exciting teambuilding activities and outings, like trips to the ballpark, holiday celebrations, regular office socials and much more.

• Positive, collaborative team culture
• Competitive compensation structure
• Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA accounts, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and EAP
• Time Off benefits include: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, and Military leave
• Discounted pet insurance
• Home purchase discounts & more!

*All benefits are subject to qualification and hire dates. Not all benefits apply to commissioned sales people

If you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with one of the most respected organizations in a top industry then we want to hear from you. Please also visit our website at www.richmondamerican.com for more information.

MDC Holdings, Inc. / Richmond American Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-ONSITE #LI-NH1