Director of Land Acquisition

Director of Land Acquisition

Ocala, FL

Highlights:

• Top 3 national builder with the top land acquisition team in the country

• Division will grow to over 2,000 closings in the short term

• Succession plan to the VP of Land Acquisition

• Strong comp package and division performance target pays out at 200%

What you will do:

• Responsible for locating, researching and contracting new land suitable for acquisition and development.

Responsibilities:

• Locate land suitable for acquisition and development by conducting the necessary market research and due diligence.
• 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.
• Coordinate land entitlement and planning activities with Development team.
• Coordinate governmental review.
• Oversee land mapping.
• Review and monitor purchase agreements.
• Coordinate joint venture agreements or joint venture management agreements, as appropriate.
• Ensures appropriate staffing to meet department needs.
• Delegates work according to employee's abilities and skills.
• Evaluates employee's performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance.
• Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities.
• Creates opportunities for employee growth.

What you will need:

• Bachelors Degree in Business or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Driver's License because driving is an essential function of this position.
• Previous related experience.
• Strong negotiation and contract skills.
• Requires knowledge of market trends, pricing and growth & supply.
• Knowledge of political environment and the ability to form political connections.
• Ability to strategically implement the company's goals by acquiring the necessary land to meet the strategic objectives.