Land Acquisition Manager

Mungo Homes; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential development company is looking for a Land Acquisition Manager in Columbia, SC. You will be responsible for sourcing, assessing, and negotiating land acquisition deals for residential projects. Essential duties include developing relationships with stakeholders, managing due diligence processes, and preparing financial assessments for potential acquisitions. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of experience in land acquisitions or residential real estate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college.
• Minimum five years related experience in land acquisitions or residential real estate.
• Local experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and assess land acquisition opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts and manage acquisition processes.
• Prepare financial proformas for land viability.

Skills

Relationship building with landowners and brokers

Land negotiation skills

Market analysis

Due diligence management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Minimum five years of experience in land acquisitions

Job description

Mungo Homes has a new opening for a Land Acquisition Manager in our Columbia, SC market!

This position is responsible for sourcing, assessing, and negotiating land acquisition deals for residential development, including performing due diligence, concept land planning, and environmental / utility system / title analysis. Monitors and supports the acquisition process through final contract and closing phases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and cultivate relationships with landowners, brokers, developers, and professional organizations to gain the best positioning for land deals, and to maintain market awareness.
• Source potential land acquisition opportunities through detailed study of tax maps and networking with attorneys, engineers, brokers, and others involved in residential land development.
• Prepare land acquisition packages and participation in presentation for approval.
• Negotiate price and contracts with sellers; coordinate preparation of contracts and closing documents.
• Prepare Letters of Intent for land acquisition opportunities.
• 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, and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions.
• Assist with preparation of financial proformas inclusive of assumptions about timing, pricing, product lineup, sales pace, municipal fees, and other costs associated with land acquisition and development to determine the viability of proposed land acquisitions.
• Assist with preparation of market analysis, assess values, and prepare narrative reports for properties under consideration for purchase.
• Manage feasibility studies and the preparation of land acquisition approval submissions.
• Assists in the evaluation process and inspection of land under consideration for acquisition; and recommends acquisition, disposition, and other actions consistent with established company guidelines and requirements.
• Maintain inventory reports, critical dates, contract summaries and periodic market analysis.
• Monitor market activity for pricing, value, and absorption.
• Assist with property rezoning and community planning.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; and minimum five years related experience and/or training in land acquisitions or residential real estate; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Local experience is recommended and preferred.