Northern VA Land Acquisition Lead

Lennar; Reston (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

Adoption assistance

Vacation and paid holidays

Home purchase discounts

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager for the Northern VA market to identify and develop land opportunities and oversee due diligence and negotiations with brokers, landowners, and officials.

You will work with VP Land & Development to maintain the 5-year plan and contract status, ensuring timely, well-documented decisions. A degree in business or related field plus 3 years of Land Acquisition experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; degree in business administration, engineering, accounting, finance, or similar field preferred.
• Proficient in computer literacy, including word-processing, spreadsheet analysis, project scheduling, and data management software.
• Knowledge of sales/negotiating principles and real estate. 3 years of Land Acquisition experience highly preferred.
• Effective and concise communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to exercise initiative and achieve objectives with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented problem-solver capable of handling complex situations.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Valid auto insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Initiative

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Degree in business administration, engineering, accounting, finance, or similar field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheet analysis

Project scheduling software

Data management software

Job description

Lennar is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager for the Northern VA market to identify and develop land opportunities and oversee due diligence and negotiations with brokers, landowners, and officials.

You will work with VP Land & Development to maintain the 5-year plan and contract status, ensuring timely, well-documented decisions. A degree in business or related field plus 3 years of Land Acquisition experience is preferred.