VP of Land Acquisition

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

As a Vice President of Land Acquisition, you will identify, acquire and develop properties that competitively position the division for success.

You will manage land development and regulatory agency activities to meet division financial objectives and meet or exceed commit to Quality expectations for on-time model opening dates (compared to proposed opening dates).

You will work collaboratively with all functional peers as a member of the Division Leadership Team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Develop a sufficient land purchase plan in order to achieve financial objectives

Identify and secure best prices and terms on property that conforms to divisional business plans and financial objectives

Ensure that development activities are successfully completed on schedule and within budget by competent vendors

Ensure land profits that meet or exceed business plan

Act as a liaison in completing pro-forma’s for the Senior Investment Committee

Collect all pertinent data and prepare report for potential acquisitions per company procedure

Establish network of colleagues and brokers able to bring acquisition / divestiture opportunities as needed

Keep up-to-date of local market land transactions

Advise Division President of any potential problems or issues and offer suggestions for resolution

Negotiate land purchase contracts and review with outside law firm and in-house counsel

Recruit, train, manage, motivate and support Land Resources staff

You are willing to perform other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or meet the minimum requirement for number of years of direct experience

Five years’ experience in land acquisition / divestiture and development (with a production builder preferred)

Demonstrated success in the home building industry, preferred

Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal

Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key business partners

Strong attention to detail

Strong organizational skills and time management skills

Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships

Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment is representative of an office / field setting

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision.

The employee is often required to sit and use their

hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.

In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Note : This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position.

It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager.

Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

Equal Opportunity Employer