Land Acquisition Manager

Title: Land Acquisition Manager (team manager)
Location: Tampa, FL 33619 (North Tampa Market)
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 base + bonuses (all in $250K+)
Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k match - 50% up to 6%, 18 days PTO in first year, mortgage discounts
Department: Land Acquisition/Operations


Why You Should Apply:
Our client is one of the nation's largest homebuilders. They're publicly traded and growing. They build and sell homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.


What You'll Be Doing:
Manage the Land Acquisition Department. Find, place under contract, receive governmental approval, and close on new land that meets the division's needs.

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all land acquisition activities
• Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers
• 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
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Five or more years of related experience and/or training
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license
• Proficiency with MS Office and email