Land Acquisition Manager

M/I Homes, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) options

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

A leading homebuilder is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to coordinate and assist in the acquisition and development of real estate into residential communities in Southwest Florida. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of experience in real estate acquisitions, and strong communication and budgeting skills. This full-time role requires driving across several counties and offers various benefits, including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in real estate acquisitions, preferably residential.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Sources and acquires land for development in Southwest Florida.
• Generates Competitive Market Analysis for each property.
• Prepares land acquisition packages for corporate approval.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong budgeting skills

Negotiating legal contracts

Fluency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or civil engineering

Job description

M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 40 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving's drive to always "treat the customer right," we have fulfilled the dreams of over 140,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation's leading homebuilders. M/I Homes started as a family business and grew into a national leader in a single generation with divisions in 17 markets, including Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Ft. Myers/Naples, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota, and Tampa.

Job Summary

The Land Acquisition Manager for M/I Homes (NYSE "MHO") coordinates and assists in the acquisition and development of real estate into residential communities.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Sources and acquires land for the development of communities across Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, and southern Sarasota counties in the Southwest Florida Market.
• Generates Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) on a regular basis and for each property.
• Monitors inventory of available excess lots for sale by other builders and developers.
• Develops and maintains property contact listings through continuous research and analysis of available land; establishes and maintains builder and developer contacts for available lots.
• Performs project underwriting and generates letters of intent (LOI's).
• Manages the evaluation process and the due diligence of land under consideration.
• Meets with seller/engineers/planners/municipalities/other agencies as required for each property.
• Prepares land acquisition packages for presentation and corporate approval.
• Assists in the land entitlement process.
• Assists with special projects as requested and performs additional duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Experience: Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or civil engineering.
• 3-5 years experience in real estate acquisitions (residential a plus).
• Ability to drive the market requires a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with a variety of people inside and outside of organization including Landowners, Developers, Local Politicians, and Consultants.
• Strong budgeting skills, ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills, ability to solve complex problems, negotiating legal contracts, and analytical skills are required.
• Fluency in MS Office (Excel, Word, MS Project, OneDrive, and Sharepoint) is mandatory.

Work Conditions

Must be able to walk potential sites before and during construction; be available for occasional meetings outside of typical business hours; weekly driving required between projects across Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, and South Sarasota Counties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options.
• Profit sharing plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Employee home purchase plan.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Management

Industries

• Construction

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.