Strategic Land Acquisition Manager

Lennar; Independence (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match up to 5%

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Vacation days

Holiday leave

Sick leave

Personal day policy

Home purchase discounts

Job summary

Lennar, a leading homebuilder, invites a Land Acquisition Manager to identify land targets, manage due diligence, and coordinate with the VP of Land and Development to support the five-year plan. The role requires collaboration with brokers, government officials, and engineers; strong real estate knowledge, negotiation, and communication are essential.

This position emphasizes market awareness, rigorous record keeping, and the ability to operate with minimal supervision in a sedentary office

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 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.
• Effective and concise communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to exercise initiative and achieve objectives with minimal supervision.

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, critical dates, 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

Real estate knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Project scheduling

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, accounting, or finance

Tools

Excel

MS Word

Project management software

Job description

Lennar, a leading homebuilder, invites a Land Acquisition Manager to identify land targets, manage due diligence, and coordinate with the VP of Land and Development to support the five-year plan. The role requires collaboration with brokers, government officials, and engineers; strong real estate knowledge, negotiation, and communication are essential.

This position emphasizes market awareness, rigorous record keeping, and the ability to operate with minimal supervision in a sedentary office