Land Acquisition Manager

Land Acquisition Manager

Job Category Land (Acquisition / Development)

Market Location NJ - North/Central Jersey

Location NJ - New Brunswick

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As a Land Acquisition Manager, you will work with our industry-leading home building team to identify, assess, and secure prime land purchase locations for our communities. Our Land Acquisition Managers work autonomously to negotiate land acquisitions, perform sophisticated land use and financial analysis, and negotiate purchase agreements. They also participate in due diligence, including concept land planning, environmental, utility system, and title analysis. Those who are deal-oriented and understand the dynamics and challenges of the local land market in the current real estate climate will be challenged and feel rewarded in this role. Your ability to demonstrate an understanding of strategies to take advantage of current trends and adjust acquisition efforts accordingly will make you successful!

Primary Responsibilities

• Work alongside marketing and production team members to complete land feasibility studies

• Negotiate directly with land owners to secure prime sites at the best price

• Provide accurate timing for the proposed development analysis

• Work with the development team to ensure efficient use of land and cost-effective completion of a finished lot

• Understand and oversee site development, including local zoning, planning, and pricing

• Work with marketing team members to monitor competitive local home building and prices

• Arrange lot development

• Represent NVR in the local community

Qualifications

• 2-4 years successful land acquisition experience

• Bachelors degree

• Real Estate finance experience

• Skilled in land deal structuring

• Background in land planning, zoning, law, and real estate

• Homebuilding industry experience, a plus

About NVR

As the parent company of Ryan Homes, NVHomes and Heartland Homes, NVR is a Top 5 US homebuilder and Fortune 500 company that has been helping families build their happily ever after since 1948. All of our roles at NVR, whether you are in the field or in the office, allow you to make a major impact in the lives of those who are looking to achieve home ownership. Our management team is tenured and talented (nearly 80% of them promoted from within), so you will find mentors who can share their knowledge, provide career guidance and encourage your success.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Drug Testing and Credit Check are required.Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States, as NVR does not provide visa sponsorships.

Land Acquisition Manager salary range is: $114,000-$130,000. Individual pay is determined by factors including the candidate’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, and location. This position may also be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of performance criteria.