Land Acquisition Manager Jobs

Land Acquisition Manager

Tampa, FL

Highlights:

• 2023 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® by Great Place to Work®
• Success: This division will close 1,500+ homes in the market this year
• Perks: 23 days of PTO and a bonus that consistently exceeds target!

What you will do:

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

Responsibilities:

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

What you will need:

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