Strategic Land Acquisition Manager

KB Home; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Sick time and vacation

Job summary

KB Home is seeking a Manager of Land Acquisition to identify prime land opportunities, evaluate deals, and negotiate with input from senior leaders. This on-site role requires collaboration across divisions and travel as needed within the designated area.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in land acquisition and contract negotiation, plus experience in home building or real estate. Strong leadership, relationship-building, and data-driven decision making are essential; MS Office

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of land acquisition, contract negotiation, and relationship-building experience.
• Preferred prior management experience.
• Experience in home building, construction, or real estate is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of market and industry trends.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with focus on team motivation, development, and results.
• Ability to connect with people and maintain professional relationships.
• Customer-centric approach with problem-solving focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to clarify complex concepts.
• Proven training and presentation capabilities.
• Collaborative spirit with willingness to incorporate team ideas.
• Strong data- or facts-based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with developers, brokers, municipalities, attorneys, engineers, planners, and competitors to secure land opportunities.
• Identify potential land through mapping, prospecting, networking, and targeted mailings.
• Create proformas for land deals aligned with company thresholds.
• Negotiate land purchase agreements with input from senior leaders.
• Monitor land acquisition and development activity in your designated area.
• Compile, analyze, and present data for Land Committee feasibility packages.
• Lead kick-off and rollout meetings for new land deals.

Skills

Land acquisition

Contract negotiation

Relationship-building

Leadership

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Out

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KB Home is seeking a Manager of Land Acquisition to identify prime land opportunities, evaluate deals, and negotiate with input from senior leaders. This on-site role requires collaboration across divisions and travel as needed within the designated area.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in land acquisition and contract negotiation, plus experience in home building or real estate. Strong leadership, relationship-building, and data-driven decision making are essential; MS Office