Land Acquisition Manager — Northern VA Market

Lennar; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Adoption assistance

Vacation and holidays

Home purchase discounts

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Lennar is a leading homebuilder recruiting a Land Acquisition Manager to support the Northern VA market. You will identify targets, manage due diligence, and negotiate terms with brokers, landowners and government officials.

Role requires real estate knowledge, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to drive the 5-year plan and land development strategy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; degree in business, engineering, accounting, finance or similar preferred.
• Proficient in word-processing, spreadsheets, scheduling and data management software.
• Knowledge of sales/negotiating principles and real estate; 3 years of land acquisition experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented problem-solver capable of handling complex situations.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Valid auto insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential land acquisition targets through tax maps and networking with brokers, landowners and others.
• Facilitate due diligence and schedule activities for contracted projects via the Greenbook process with VP of Land.
• Participate in weekly land acquisition meetings and update leadership on potential deals.
• Assist in the rezoning process and attend meetings with government officials and engineers.
• Maintain inventory reports, contract summaries and market analyses.
• Maintain Land Contract files, maps and documents in the division office.
• Network with other builders and developers to stay market-aware and develop contacts.
• Assist management in negotiating terms of purchase and sale agreements with outside counsel.
• Collaborate with VP of Land and VP of Finance to keep the 5-year plan current monthly.
• Update the contract status report weekly.

Skills

Real estate knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project scheduling software

Job description

Lennar is a leading homebuilder recruiting a Land Acquisition Manager to support the Northern VA market. You will identify targets, manage due diligence, and negotiate terms with brokers, landowners and government officials.

Role requires real estate knowledge, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to drive the 5-year plan and land development strategy.