Land Acquisition Manager

David Weekley Homes; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home builder is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager in Austin, Texas. The role involves identifying and acquiring land for residential development, with responsibility for due diligence, negotiations, and market analysis. Ideal candidates will have strong connections in the industry and a degree in a relevant field, alongside proven analytical skills.

Benefits

Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision

401k and discretionary 8% match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays and Vacation

New Home Discount

College Scholarship Program

Community Outreach

Sabbaticals

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years relevant experience in land management.
• Strong professional connections in the Austin/SA area.
• Familiarity with budgeting and legal documents required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and acquire raw land and developed lot opportunities.
• Conduct market research and evaluate land opportunities.
• Network with developers, brokers, and other resources for land options.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Market Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, finance, real estate or related field

Tools

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Zonda software

Job description

Job Description

The Austin and San Antonio Division of David Weekley Homes is hiring a Land Acquisition Manager to join a tenured land team and will focus on identifying, pursuing, and acquiring raw land and developed lot opportunities.

We offer a work environment that encourages our team to serve our customers, both internal & external. We’re committed to hard work & fostering personal, as well as professional growth.

Key Accountabilities and Objectives:

• Works with and supports the Land Department as well as Region and Division Presidents in the identification, evaluation and development of new residential communities.
• Participate in site selection, due diligence review, underwriting, and approvals for proposed new land acquisitions for the development of residential homes
• Make recommendations to management regarding which land opportunities to pursue
• Interact with corporate land department, Region President, Regional Directors, Division Presidents, and local Project Managers to communicate business terms of land deals, competitive opportunities
• Network with Developers, Brokers, Homebuilders, Engineers, and other resources for new land and lot option opportunities.
• Manage land and lot pursuits, Letter of Intent (LOI) submittals, and negotiations with prospective sellers.
• Work with the Land & Legal team to review and finalize contracts
• Making evaluations, and proforma analysis, of how the land opportunity “fits” with our strategy
• Physically visit each new presented opportunity and evaluate how this opportunity fits with DWH business plan
• Work with local engineers in evaluating site plans and development considerations
• Maintain a high level of visibility in the home building business, actively participating in the community, civic and business organizations pertinent to the industry
• Prepare budgets and conducts financial analysis, as needed
• Conducts market research as needed
• Interact, manage and oversee the efforts of outside parties (engineers, land owners, real estate brokers, attorneys, contractors, architects, homebuilders, planners, contractors, city representatives, joint venture partners) as needed

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years relevant experience in land management with heavy acquisition and entitlement experience. Preferably with a homebuilder or developer
• Has strong professional connections already developed in the Austin/SA area
• Experience utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) based platforms, Zonda software, MLS, and local government online resources to conduct market research and analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to review prospective deals efficiently and to probe and ask the appropriate questions to evaluate deal offers effectively
• Previous experience with budgeting and legal documents.
• Excellent oral and communication skills with an ability to confidently persuade others and to think creatively to resolve objections
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with financial, market, and economic impacts and considerations
• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, finance, real estate ore related field preferred

The ideal candidate should posses these characteristics:

• Self-starter with considerable initiative and drive to push for results
• Able to balance multiple and competing priorities simultaneously
• Professional demeanor
• Positive attitude
• Team player
• Resourceful and innovative
• Problem solving skills are a must
• Detail Oriented
• Strong organizational skills

Additional Information

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What We Offer:

Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 19 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America.

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k and discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
• New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
• College Scholarship Program
• Community Outreach
• Sabbaticals
• And more!

David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.

Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.