What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Acquisition Manager position at Rockford Homes?
Department: Land
Job Type: Full-Time
Rockford Homes is looking for a Land Acquisition Manager. This position will search for and acquire land necessary to meet company goals and projections. This position shall assist with the land department with land acquisition, due diligence, zoning, preliminary platting, preliminary engineering and budgeting of subdivision development.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Locate land suitable for acquisition and development by conducting the necessary market research. This will include daily/weekly travel within area of operation.
- Perform feasibility studies including but not limited to zoning/land use, sewer/water availability, adjacent land use, acceptability of government, marketing, and financial costs.
- Determine land values in the specific market by checking like property sales by means of public records, developers and other professional affiliates.
- Negotiate and contract land acquisition with land owners and industry affiliates via Letters of Intent and eventually contract with corporate approval.
- Assist with taking land in contract through land entitlement and government approvals.
- Assist with development of lots along with Land Development team.
- Report weekly on project status to Manager.
- Assist development team as needed.
- Review annual/quarterly sales budgets as projecting future lot needs.
- Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
- Assist in special projects as requested and perform additional duties as required.
Job Requirements
- Related Functional Experience: Minimum of 3 years.
- Basic fundamental knowledge of civil, geotechnical engineering and surveying Land development/homebuilding construction experience.
- Manage political process and interface with governmental entities as needed.
- Communication, public speaking and leadership skills.
- Multi-tasking a requirement.
Job Details
- Full-Time 40 hours per week – Monday through Friday
- Travel required within Central and Southern Ohio
Rockford Offers
- Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Accident/Critical Illness/Hospitalization Insurance.
- Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for the Benefit of the Team Member.
- Company New Home Discount Program.
- Employee Referral Program.
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)
- Paid Company Holidays
- Advancement Opportunities
- Career Growth and Internal Promotions
- Family-Friendly and Inclusive Culture
- Summer Hours Program between Memorial and Labor Day
Reporting Relationship(s)
- This position will report to the Director of Land.
Rockford Homes as an Employer
Rockford Homes is committed to providing the same assurances to our employees we do to our customers. We look for individuals that are bright, enthusiastic, committed to growth, and customer focused. We empower our employees to manage their division of business and provide them with a supportive growth environment. Our employees have cited the following reasons for being a part of the Rockford Homes team:
- Rockford’s Image as Market Leader
- Company Stability
- Customer Service
- Respect and Teamwork Among Fellow Employees
- Commitment to Product Quality
- High Degree of Responsibility
