Director of Land Acquisition
US-FL-Fort Myers
Job ID: 2023-29220
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Land
ROT - LEH
Overview
Summary of Position Requirements
Manage all aspects of land acquisition, due diligence, and feasibility for the Division.
#CB
#LI-LJ1
Responsibilities
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify potential land acquisition targets through detailed study of tax maps and networking with attorneys, engineers and others involved in residential land development.
- Prepare land acquisition packages "Greenbook" for corporate investment committee approval.
- Conduct and facilitate monthly and quarterly partner (join venture) meetings.
- Responsible for lot takedown schedules, land pipelines schedules, and LOC updates
- Ability to run a board of directors meeting when necessary and according to Robert's Rules of Order.
- Develop and maintain effective resident relations plan through the Division's communities.
- Observes all safety standards and participates in the Company's efforts to provide a safe work environment.
- Recruit, hire and train associates as necessary.
- Manage the design, budgeting and construction of community infrastructure and amenities.
- Presentations at public hearings and community meetings.
- Maintain Land Contract files, maps and other files in Division office.
- Network with other builders, developers and brokers to maintain market awareness; develop key contacts and introductions to DP to become a strong competitor in Division's market area.
- Negotiate purchase contracts, land development contracts and design service agreements.
- Direct the planning and coordination of civil engineering, architectural and landscape design services
- Prepare detailed site budgets for new developments
- Assist the Division President in developing long range planning and growth objectives for the division.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelors Degree prefered or combinattion realtiaive and experence and education.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in land acquisition, having expereince in land development is helpful.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Valid current auto insurance coverage.
- Computer literacy, including word-processing, spreadsheet analysis, project scheduling and data management software.
- Knowledge of sales/negotiating principles and real estate.
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Must exercise initiative and achieve objectives with minimal supervision.
- Must be detail-oriented and a problem-solver able to deal with complex situations.
Contacts
Daily interaction with various division personnel, outside agencies, business partners, consultants and homeowners.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift, walk, move and/or carry equipment in excess of 20 pounds. Must have finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and calculator.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Please see job description
PI237411564