Vice President, Land Acquisition & Feasibility

Description

VP of Land Acquisition and Feasibility – Upland, CA.  

The Lewis Group of Companies, one of the nation’s largest privately held real estate developers, is actively seeking an educated professional for its Southern California land team.  

Our top candidate will have extensive experience in the site selection process, negotiations, contracting, joint ventures, due diligence, financial analysis, land-use entitlements, land development, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent transactions. 

In your new role, you will be based at the corporate office in Upland, CA, and report to the Vice President, Managing Director of Land Acquisition with significant interaction with company owners.  

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:   

• Prospect for potential land acquisition opportunities throughout Southern California, with a focus primarily on greater Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire area.
• Negotiate joint ventures and other land transactions.
• Work with landowners daily to prospect and negotiate for potential land purchases and coordinate the close of escrow of land purchases.
• Maintain regular contacts and strong relationships with brokers and real estate agents to prospect for potential land purchases.
• Maintain regular contacts and strong relationships with City and County Staff.
• Understand the development potential of specific land opportunities.
• Proficient with financial analysis and market evaluations.
• Coordinate and conduct physical due diligence activities with internal Lewis team members and outside consultants.
• Assemble business plans and development strategies.
• Manage multiple concurrent transactions.
• Familiar with the title and escrow process.
• Maintain knowledge of ordinances and codes related to land entitlement and development, including CEQA.
• Knowledge of State housing and land use legislation such as surplus land act requirements.
• Familiarity with affordable housing rules and regulations.
• Work regularly with elected officials to maintain strong relationships and gain initial support for the future land entitlement and development process.
• Work with various internal Lewis departments, project development, marketing, legal, commercial, accounting, and finance.

Experience & Education for success:    

• 10+ years of experience in land acquisition, land planning, and/or the real estate development industry is required.
• Experience in the Inland Empire and greater Los Angeles marketplace is preferable.
• A four-year college degree in real estate development or similar industry emphasis is required.

Additional requirements:

• Knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and aerial mapping programs is essential.
• A California Real Estate Sales or Brokerage license is required or must be acquired within six months of hire (Lewis will reimburse the cost of license and renewals)
• Reliable transportation and a driver’s license are required for traveling to company projects and land sites. 
• NOTE: This is a Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm office position located at the Upland, CA corporate office. 

In addition to a competitive annual salary ($200+k commensurate with experience) and annual bonus and raise potential, Lewis offers a monthly auto allowance, variety of benefits plans, a 401k savings plan with immediate vesting and company match, $100/month cellphone reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation time, continued training, advancement opportunities and much more.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally awarded and recognized growing company with a strong history, a broad future, and an excellent corporate culture. Join the Lewis Group of Companies, and you will be an essential part of a winning team with a long history of successful real estate development and management.

To learn more about Lewis, visit our websites at www.lewisgroupofcompanies.com or www.lewiscareers.com.   

Please note: This posting is a summary of the role's primary duties. For a comprehensive list of essential functions, physical demands, and formal requirements, please request the full internal job description.

The Lewis Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer