Land Acquisition Manager

PulteGroup; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PulteGroup is seeking a qualified candidate in Columbus, Ohio, for a role focused on land acquisition and development. The position involves conducting market research, developing relationships with local developers, and negotiating purchase agreements.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree, 2-4 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in analysis and communication. This is an onsite position requiring attendance 5 days per week at assigned jobsites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years prior relevant experience.
• Requires basic management approaches such as work scheduling and prioritizing.
• Typically requires specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify land suitable for acquisition and development through market research.
• Develop a network of local developers, builders, brokers, and land owners.
• Negotiate price and terms with land sellers for purchase agreements.

Skills

Advanced analytic skills

Excellent Excel skills

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Ability to effectively communicate/work with others

Ability to work independently

Self-starter

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Onsite Attendance

Requires onsite attendance 5 days per week at assigned jobsites in the Dublin, Ohio and surrounding areas.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Identify land suitable for acquisition and development by conducting the necessary market research.
• Develop a network of local developers, builders, brokers, and land owners.
• Follow local municipalities to keep current with new growth corridors, land use regulations, etc.
• Determine land values in the specific market through market research and financial analysis.
• Negotiate price and terms with land sellers and work with internal attorneys to prepare purchase agreements.
• Coordinate land entitlement and planning activities with Development team.
• Coordinate due diligence for land placed under contract.
• Lead the preparation of acquisition feasibility packages including financial analysis, product pricing, competitive market research, fee compilation, and creation of site maps.
• Review and monitor purchase agreements to ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Organizational Impact

• Plans and establishes goals and objectives for a team of professionals, with direct impact on the immediate or short-term operational results of the area.
• Typically does not have budget accountability, but may manage day-to-day spreadsheets or elements of the budget (e.g., overtime for staff, expense monitoring).

Leadership & Talent Management

• Position may grow to supervise a team consisting of professionals, typically at the entry or intermediate level.
• Responsible for managing external consultants.

Knowledge & Experience

• Requires basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
• Typically requires specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices within assigned discipline.
• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2-4 years prior relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Advanced analytic skills
• Excellent Excel skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate/work with others
• Ability to work independently
• Self-starter

Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications

• Valid Driver's License because driving is an essential function of this position.

Physical Requirements

• Not applicable

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability that will enable the individual to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process and to be considered for a job.

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