Land Acquisition Manager

gpac; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to secure undeveloped land and finished lots for a major home builder in Minnetonka, MN. The role focuses on growth, mentorship, and staff development within a dynamic team.

You will work with property owners, brokers, land developers and city officials to evaluate opportunities, prepare letters of intent, negotiate contracts, and coordinate due diligence. Overnight travel is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in land acquisition or related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering, finance, real estate or related field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, secure and organize land acquisition leads.
• Receive and respond to new leads from outside sources with initial plans.
• Perform title and municipal research and initial inquiries for potential leads.
• Provide initial meeting with seller or seller's representative.
• Provide property details, seller demands, terms and contact information to management.
• Prepare letters of intent and negotiate purchase contracts with sellers.
• Maintain relationships with land developers, brokers, and land owners.
• Underwrite and analyze financial aspects of development opportunities.
• Communicate with city officials on matters related to land acquisition.
• Travel overnight as required.

Skills

3+ years experience

Strong communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, real estate or related field

Job description

One of my top home builder/ developers is on the search for a Land Acquisition Manager! They are well-respected in the area and emphasize growth, mentorship, and development of their employees.

The Land Acquisition Manager will acquire undeveloped land or finished lots for development. Work with property owners, brokers, land developers, city officials and others to secure land.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate, Secure and Organize Land Acquisition Leads
• Receive and provide initial response plan for all new leads from outside sources
• Perform Title and municipal research and initial "cold call" inquiry for potential land leads
• Provide initial meeting with seller and/or seller's representative
• Provide all pertinent property description information, seller demands, terms, conditions and contact information to management
• Prepare letters of intent
• Maintain close relationships with land developers, brokers and land owners
• Underwrite and analyze the financial aspects of each development opportunity
• Communicate regularly with city officials
• Negotiate purchase contracts with sellers
• 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

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, real estate or a related field is preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.