Director of Land Acquisition

K. Hovnanian® Homes; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Mortgage and home appliance discounts

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC, a respected leader in homebuilding, seeks a Director of Land Acquisition in Walnut Creek, CA.

You will identify acquisition opportunities, work with brokers, bankers, planners and executives to secure land for growth, and present compelling deals to senior leadership. Require a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of land acquisition experience; strong negotiation and financial analysis skills; proficiency with MS Office; valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 8+ years in land acquisition or related roles.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify acquisition opportunities through brokers, engineers and officials.
• Present land deals to senior leadership and drive growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to secure land.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial analyses

Market analyses

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

K. Hovnanian is celebrating over 65 years of quality and leadership in the home building and community development industry. Do you want to play a large role in those every day decisions that help build dream homes? It’s the homes where people will raise their child, form their most important memories, plot the course for their future, spend quality time with their grandchildren or enjoy quiet times reflecting on a life full of accomplishments. Over 300,000 families have put their dreams in our hands, and you can as well.

As the Director of Land Acquisition, your contribution to providing an adequate supply of land is critical…it all starts with the land. You’ll have exposure and partner with key senior leaders as you present land deals you believe in. This is the first step in directly driving our Company’s growth. You will identify these acquisition opportunities through your contacts with brokers, builders, bankers, landowners, engineers, planners, attorneys, municipal officials, and in-house contacts. If your ideal career move is to work for a company that supports your creativity and tenacity, then you’ve found the right place.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of land acquisition experience in progressively responsible positions; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to prepare, interpret and present various financial analyses, as well as statistical market analyses required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and excellent communication skills are necessary. Successful candidate must maintain a valid driver's license.

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC, a subsidiary of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a well-respected publicly traded company, is committed to providing an environment and programs that help our associates flourish. You can look forward to professional support, an annual salary of $175,000 - $195,000 plus bonus potential and extensive benefits—including medical/dental/vision coverage, discounts on mortgages and home appliances, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. To learn more about us, visit www.khov.com/careers

• medical/dental/vision coverage
• discounts on mortgages and home appliances
• 401(k) plan with a company match