Director of Land Acquisition

What You’ll Do:

The Director of Land Acquisition identifies, researches, underwrites, investigates, qualifies, and manages purchasing land and lots.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

• Identify potential land acquisition targets through detailed study of tax maps and networking with attorneys, engineers, and others involved in residential land development.
• Perform preliminary due diligence and underwriting to determine the viability of each deal.
• Maintain updated land use plans and database.
• Use plans, aerial maps, LandVision, and assessor databases to find vacant & semi-vacant parcels with the potential for residential use.
• Contact owners and enter potentially viable projects into the Land Database.
• Monitor Entitlement / Development application lists.
• Review Metro Study, Zonda, and other Broker resources for new parcels.
• Conduct Market Analysis to set preliminary pricing. 
• Visits, competitive market analysis worksheets, and price per square footage graphing.
• Complete the due diligence checklist and due diligence memorandum.
• Complete presentation to Asset Management Committee for approval on all new deals.
• Resolve any AMC issues before EDD and Closing.
• Manage pipeline of deals for re-position back into the production cycle.
• Recruit, hire, and train associates as necessary.
• Negotiate purchase contracts.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

What You Have:

• Proven experience in Land Acquisitions, Planning, and Development.
• In-depth knowledge of the area's land market.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports or legal documents.

Your Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• At least 8 years of experience in residential Single or Multi-Family Land Acquisitions.
• Experience with publicly traded home builders preferred. 
• A valid driver's license.
• A Real Estate License is a plus.