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JOB SUMMARY: The Manager of Land Acquisition is responsible for finding, acquiring and prioritizing land acquisitions for the division. The Manager will work directly with division senior leaders to scrutinize all property deals and find land in areas and price ranges consistent with market survey data, while optimizing the return on investment and minimizing risk to the company. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Land Search & Acquisition

• Drive Land process to meet growth, operating margin and internal rate of return goals
• To support the land acquisition process, will build strong internal relationships with Sales, Purchasing, Construction, Customer Service, Marketing, Daily Units Processing and Mortgage
• Aggressively search for land deals to place under contract. Build relationships with local land owners and brokers. Schedule meetings and work directly with the banks and equity partners if a Joint Venture is involved
• Under the direction of senior leaders, negotiate contracts with sellers

Land Committee

• Compile and analyze data for the development of Land Committee packages
• Participate in Corporate Land Committee discussions when needed

Data Collection

• Audit KB Home's customized database for accurate information
• Facilitate due diligence process through feasibility phase with engineers and consultants to complete preliminary development plans and costs, geotechnical and applicable environmental reports
• Communicate discrepancies to appropriate department and oversee correction process
• Oversee the compilation of data related to specific jurisdiction, rate orders, HOA obligations, MUD taxes and reimbursement structures, permit constraints

Reports

• Collect and analyze data to prepare daily reports to upper management with a snapshot of all acquisitions for any given time period
• Provide lot analyses on all communities
• Develop feasibility packages

Rollout Process

• Co-manage rollout meetings and related process changes with other Land department employees and/or engineers
• Schedule rollout meetings
• Provide implementation strategies
• Provide relevant information and keep the members of the Land and Operations teams appraised

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education

• Masters Degree preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business (Finance/Economics), Engineering, Real Estate, Planning, Government Relations or related field is required

Experience

• Prior management experience preferred
• Home building or related construction/real estate industry preferred, preferably with 2+ years in the Houston market
• Minimum four (4) years proven land experience in acquisition, contract negotiation and relationship building

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability of being customer centric by seeking solutions from the customer's perspective
• Financial underwriting of projects
• Management and facilitation of attorneys, engineers and consultants for planning and technical due diligence in managing and mitigating project risk
• Strong verbal & written communication, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate accurately and persuasively
• Understands market and industry trends
• Makes quick and accurate decisions based heavily on facts, data and/or metrics
• Strong ability to work within a team-setting, inclusive of other's ideas, and a willingness to cooperate
• Competitive Market Analyses of projects
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. JD Edwards database experience a plus!
• Source land and lot deals
• Four key areas:
• Ability to connect with people, and develop and maintain professional relationships
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities including motivating teams, employee development, and being results oriented
• Proven ability to lead and execute effective training sessions or conduct strong oral presentations

Work Requirements

• Work 8-hour days with flexibility for additional work hours when necessary
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to potential buyers, trade partners, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company

Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!
This position is being recruited by ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions RPO, on behalf of KB Home. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.