Director of Land Acquisition

Bellevue, WA

Our client, a local home builder, is seeking a Director of Land Acquisition to join their team. In this role, you will oversee the process of locating, contracting, and obtaining necessary approvals to secure land in alignment with divisional objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and sound industry knowledge.

Director of Land Acquisition Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all land acquisition activities.
• Actively search for available land.
• Negotiate property acquisitions.
• Review departmental operations and performance.
• Prepare acquisition packages and budgets.
• Manage departmental budget.
• Communicate with other department heads.
• Conduct market analyses.
• Assess land for development potential.
• Monitor development phases post-closing.
• Prepare land valuations and budgets.
• Oversee, mentor, and develop the Land Acquisition team.
• Review environmental reports.
• Build and maintain business contacts.

Director of Land Acquisition Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field, preferred.
• 3+ years of land acquisition experience.
• Experience in contract negotiation.
• Knowledge in market analyses.
• Experience in residential homebuilding is strongly preferred.

Benefits and Appreciation:

• Generous health benefits for employees and family paid at 90%.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 401K with up to 6% contribution.

Compensation: $125K - $140K+ salary, plus a per lot bonus