Our client is currently looking for a Land Acquisition Manager in their Operations department . The right candidate will find, place under contract, receive governmental approval, and close on new land that meets the division's needs.

Responsibilities:

•  Plan, direct and coordinate all land acquisition activities 
•  Identify and qualify potential land acquisitions in alignment with division goals 
•  Manage the due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with internal design and land development teams 
•  Manage, coordinate resources for, and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions 
•  Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing 
•  Maintain responsibility for developing departmental overhead budget and controlling the budget 
•  Manage the land/lot purchase contract process with division counsel, outside counsel and region counsel 
•  Collaborate with the Land Development Department on potential development communities 
•  Develop business community relationships and scout other avenues for possible acquisitions 
•  Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers 
•  Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets 
•  Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys 
•  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 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly manages 2 or more employees in the Operations Department.