Land Acquisition Manager

The Drees Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected home building company as a Land Acquisition Manager in Cleveland. This role involves market analysis, site identification, and land acquisition to drive growth in the housing sector. You'll collaborate with developers, negotiate contracts, and represent the company in obtaining project approvals. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, along with strong math and communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to enrich your career at a company that values integrity and excellence, while contributing to the creation of custom homes in the community.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Bonus potential

Profit sharing

401(k) plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and land acquisition experience required.
• Strong math, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for land acquisition, market analysis, and site identification.
• Network with developers and negotiate land purchase terms.

Skills

Excellent math skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Public speaking skills

Computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, accounting, finance, real estate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Drees Homes is a family-owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have taken care of our employees and our customers. It's why we rank as the 21st largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a track record of long-tenured employees. We're proud of being named a 2023 and 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and we've been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in both 2023 and 2024. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability, and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in ten metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

National homebuilder with a superb reputation as a leader and innovator in the industry is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager for the Cleveland Division.

This position is responsible for land acquisition, including market analysis, site identification, and feasibility for the Cleveland, OH and surrounding areas of Drees Homes.

If you are independent while adhering to structure, have a desire to learn the business, and have an outgoing and optimistic personality, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Some Duties and Responsibilities:

• Stay abreast of market demographics, market sales data, and other available market information to identify area sub-markets that will sustain growth and provide opportunity for future home sales.
• Network with developers, brokers, engineers, planners, review authorities, and landowners to search for land/lot opportunities.
• Work with outside legal counsel on execution of contracts and various real estate matters.
• Professionally represent the company as requested with obtaining necessary project approvals.
• Meet regularly with management to strategize, discuss land opportunities, and negotiate agreements.
• Search for, identify, analyze, negotiate, and acquire sufficient land and lot opportunities to meet budget goals and allow for future growth.
• Meet with landowner(s)/developers and negotiate favorable purchase terms that satisfy the financial requirements of a successful development.
• Perform preliminary due diligence to ensure properties have development potential.
• Prepare detailed project budgets and financial proformas.
• Assist in obtaining municipal approvals.
• Maintain files for current land projects at every stage of development.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent math skills.
• High results orientation; good personal and professional judgment; excellent problem-solving skills.
• Very high sense of urgency and the ability to successfully multi-task.
• Understanding of real estate contract language preferred but not required.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, Word, and Excel.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, accounting, finance, real estate, or related field.
• Land Acquisition or related experience.
• Experience working with municipalities regarding land helpful.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Development or Real Estate experience preferred but not required.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Passionate and driven with a high level of integrity.
• Persistent, organized, and energetic.
• Local market knowledge preferred but not required.

The schedule of this position will be Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, plus additional hours as necessary.

Competitive hourly rate, bonus potential, plus a comprehensive benefits package including profit sharing and 401(k) plans.

Summary

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place.

To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website – www.dreeshomes.com.