What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Acquisition Manager position at Williams Homes, Inc.?
Description
Williams Homes is a privately held homebuilder based in Southern California. Williams Homes was founded in 1997 and built on the principles of integrity, trust, and partnership. Over the past 10 years Williams Homes has been consistently entering new markets such as Central Coast, CA, Montana, Idaho, Texas and this year Sacramento, CA and the High Desert, CA. An advantage of being a nimble and entrepreneurial family-owned company with our size and resources is that we can be in various markets. It’s Williams Homes love for building that has resulted in the successful creation and delivery of numerous homes and new home communities, while making the American dream a reality.
We believe that home building is and always will be a fundamentally great business. Lance and Sadie Williams are committed to the long-term success of the company and to the employees. The most important assets in our company are the people that come to work at Williams Homes every day. Williams Homes has a culture where WE ARE Williams Homes and work as a united team. We celebrate successes together and we work thru losses together. Becoming a Williams Homes employee, means becoming a Williams Homes family member.
Williams Homes is currently building near the ocean, in wine country, in the mountains, and in all places beautiful. Come join the Williams Homes family and help us build the American dream near you.
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN OUR SANTA CLARITA, CA HEADQUARTERS/SOCAL DIVSION OFFICE. THIS IS NOT REMOTE.
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and acquiring land suitable for residential development. This position requires a deep understanding of real estate, land use regulations, and the Southern California housing market. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong negotiation and analytical skills.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Identify and source potential land acquisition opportunities that align with the company's strategic goals and financial objectives.
- Research and analyze market trends, demographic data, and economic indicators to identify high-potential areas.
- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of potential acquisition opportunities.
- Work with the Forward Planning and Operations teams to conduct thorough due diligence, including title searches, environmental assessments, zoning analysis, feasibility studies, and budget preparation.
- Evaluate land deals based on factors such as zoning potential, development costs, and market demand.
- Assess the financial viability of potential land acquisitions and prepare detailed financial models.
- Negotiate purchase agreements and other relevant legal documents with landowners, brokers, and other stakeholders.
- Manage the entire acquisition process, from initial contact to closing.
- Work closely with legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, brokers, government officials, and other key stakeholders.
- Network with industry professionals to stay updated on market trends and potential opportunities.
- Analyze land acquisition costs, development costs, and projected revenue to assess the overall profitability of projects.
- Monitor market conditions and adjust acquisition strategies as needed.
Requirements
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in land acquisition, real estate development, or a related field.
- In-depth knowledge of local land use laws, zoning regulations, and environmental regulations.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge in MS Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel), Adobe, and Land Vision.
- Requires the ability to work while functioning under the pressure of problem solving and managing time sensitive deadlines.
DISCLAIMER: Please note this job description is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as assigned. Williams Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Williams Homes, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search/recruiting firms for this position. Please, no phone calls or emails. All submissions by search/recruiting firms to any employee at Williams Homes whether via email, Internet, phone call, or any form and/or method without a valid written agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Williams Homes. No fees will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Williams Homes as a result of the referral.
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000
