Land Acquisition Manager

D. R. Horton; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

Vacation and Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Forestar Group Inc. is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager in its Operations department to find, place under contract, obtain governmental approvals and close on new land that meets division needs.

Responsibilities include directing all land acquisition activities, coordinating entitlements, and negotiating with landowners and brokers. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience, a valid driver's license, and ability to travel overnight as part of district expansion efforts and budget

Qualifications

• Fifth year college or university program certificate.
• Seven to ten years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a vehicle and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate all land acquisition activities.
• 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 with internal teams.
• Manage, coordinate resources for, and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions.
• Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing.
• Develop departmental overhead budget and control the budget.
• Manage land/lot purchase contract process with division and external counsel.
• Collaborate with Land Development on potential communities.
• Develop business relationships and scout other acquisition avenues.
• Negotiate acquisitions with landowners, attorneys or brokers.
• Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets.
• Prepare memoranda and documentation for corporate approvals.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Creative thinking

Education

Fifth year college certificate

Job description

Job Description - Land Acquisition Manager (2604212)

Job Description

Land Acquisition Manager - 2604212

Description

Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders in both established locations and long-term growth markets. Forestar's vision is to be the nation's leading residential lot developer. The Company's strategic relationship with D.R. Horton, the nation's largest homebuilder, complements Forestar's vision of creating neighborhoods that enhance the lives of community residents while creating value for shareholders, trade partners and employees.

Forestar Group is currently looking for a Land Acquisition Manager in their Operations department. Find, place under contract, receive governmental approval, and close on new land that meets the division's needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate all land acquisition activities
• 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
• Develop business community relationships and scout other avenues for possible acquisitions
• Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers
• Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets
• Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Able to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly manages 2 or more employees in the Operations Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Fifth year college or university program certificate;
• S even to ten years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have a vehicle and valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Communication Skills
• Creative thinking and attention to detail

Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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