Land Acquisition Associate

Job Description

Job Description

LDG Development and our affiliated companies are growing rapidly to produce higher levels of much-needed affordable housing across the nation. Our founding belief that “ Everyone Deserves a Quality Place to Live” has resulted in an organization that has now achieved #1 Ranking as Affordable Housing Developer and our focus on our employees and company culture has resulted in the Top Best Places to Work in Louisville each of the last two years. We believe that the foundation of a stable supporting living environment allows individuals to thrive and accomplish their dreams in education, career paths, and more. The overall reputation and quality that LDG puts forward in all business practices are key to keeping our goals alive.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Land Acquisition Associate is responsible for assisting the development team in acquiring land that is supportive of the company’s strategy.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Collaborate with the land acquisitions and development team to assist in the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of land for project use.
• Contact (cold call / email) brokers, agents, and landowners for prospective land sales.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of land acquisitions, potential sites, old sites, and related documentation.
• Utilize various scouting techniques, including online databases, GIS tools, and local resources to identify landowners and potential project sites.
• Travel to potential site locations.
• Evaluate financial models to determine yield on cost, IRR on capital related to potential development sites.
• Complete all other duties as assigned by the manager.
• Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications.
• Promote the mission of “Everyone Deserves a Quality Place to Live”.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

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