Vp Of Land Acquisition

As a Vice President, Land Acquisition working for Taylor Morrison you will identify, acquire and develop properties that competitively position the division for success. You will manage land development and regulatory agency activities to meet division financial objectives and meet or exceed commit to Quality expectations for on-time model opening dates (compared to “proposed” opening dates). You will work collaboratively with all functional peers as a member of the Division Leadership Team.

What You’ll Do

• Recruit, train, manage, motivate, and support Land Resources staff
• Develop a sufficient land purchase plan in order to achieve financial objectives
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Ensure land profits that meet or exceed business plan
• Act as a liaison in completing pro-forma’s for the Senior Investment Committee
• Negotiate land purchase contracts and review with outside law firm and in-house counsel
• Collect all pertinent data and prepare report for potential acquisitions per company procedure
• Identify and secure best prices and terms on property that conforms to divisional business plans and financial objectives
• Keep abreast of local market land transactions
• Establish network of colleagues and brokers able to bring acquisition/divestiture opportunities as needed
• Ensure that development activities are successfully completed on schedule and within budget by competent vendors
• Advise Division President of any potential problems or issues and offer suggestions for resolution

Sound Like You?

You might be just who we’re looking for if you have…

• Attention to detail
• Five years’ experience in land acquisition/divestiture and development (with a production builder preferred)
• Strong computer skills
• Strong work ethic and commitment to implementation and execution
• Concise writing and public speaking/presentation skills are desirable for reporting to the Senior Investment Committee
• Demonstrated success in the home building industry, preferred
• Computer literacy
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or meet the minimum requirement for number of years of direct experience
• Ability to anticipate possible obstacles and propose favorable solutions