Land Acquisition Manager

Land Acquisition Manager

Jacksonville, FL

The Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for identifying, researching, underwriting, investigating, qualifying, and managing the purchasing of land.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Networking with brokers, developers, engineers, planners, municipalities, and landowners for new acquisition opportunities.
• Performing preliminary due diligence and underwriting to determine the viability of each deal.
• Maintaining updated land use plans and database.
• Using plans, aerial maps, and assessor databases to find vacant & semi-vacant parcels with the potential for residential use.
• Contacting owners and entering potentially viable projects into the Land Database.
• Monitoring Entitlement / Development application lists.
• Reviewing Metro Study, Smart numbers, and other Broker resources for new parcels.
• Conducting Market Analysis to set preliminary pricing.
• Visits, competitive market analysis worksheets, and price per square footage graphing.
• Completing due diligence checklist and due diligence memorandum.
• Completing presentation to Asset Management Committee for approval on all new deals.
• Resolving any AMC issues before EDD and Closing.
• Managing a pipeline of deals for re-position back into the production cycle.
• Performing other duties as needed or assigned.

What you have:

• Experience in Land Acquisitions, Planning, and Development.
• In-depth knowledge of the area land market.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports or legal documents.

Your education and experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in residential Single or Multi-Family Land Acquisitions.

About Century Communities

Our mission of A Home For Every Dream® is only possible with the best talent in the industry. If that's you, if you're a self-starter, changemaker, and thoughtful collaborator ready to take your career to the next level, then apply today!

As one of the nation's largest homebuilders and an industry leader in online home sales, we strive to create thriving, enduring neighborhoods with lasting livability, focusing on building sustainable, affordably priced homes for our customers while reducing our carbon footprint. For team members, our goal is to provide the resources, opportunities, and benefits needed to build successful, rewarding careers.