Land Acquisition Manager

Arbor Homes, LLC; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home building company in Chester is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to manage the acquisition of raw land and developed lots. The candidate will evaluate opportunities, negotiate terms with stakeholders, and conduct due diligence inspections. Essential qualifications include experience in real estate development and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Base Salary + Bonus Opportunities

4 weeks of Paid Time Off

Health and Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Leadership Academy Training Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate development or related field.
• Valid driver's license with regional travel capability.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Locates and evaluates land acquisition opportunities.
• Negotiates terms of acquisition with stakeholders.
• Coordinates with engineers on residential design plans.

Skills

Real estate development

Communication skills

Project management

Market analysis

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, or related field

Job description

Overview

Arbor Homes is currently looking to hire a Land Acquisition Manager. As the Land Acquisition Manager, you will be responsible for successfully managing the acquisition of raw land and developed lots to fulfill our growth plans in the Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky Markets. You’ll be charged to find land and lot acquisition opportunities; perform financial, market, and political feasibility studies, and negotiate terms of sale directly with property owners, real estate brokers, and developers.

What’s In It For You?

• Base Salary + Bonus Opportunities
• Advancement Opportunities
• Exposure to Executive Leadership
• Opportunity to work with a Top Ten Home Builder
• Team Outings and Company-Sponsored Volunteer Events
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
• Access to Health and Life Insurance, 401(k), Paid Parental Leave, Company Discounts, etc.
• Leadership Academy - Training Programs for Professional Growth

What Will You Be Doing?

• Locates and evaluates raw land and developed lot acquisition opportunities.
• Prepares, presents, and negotiates terms of acquisition with real estate brokers, land developers, attorneys, and property owners.
• Performs due diligence evaluations and inspections of land and lot acquisition targets.
• Prepares and maintains contact database of landowners, developers, real estate brokers, and other key contacts needed to generate leads for land and lot acquisitions.
• Consults with engineers and land planners on design and layout of conceptual plans for new residential subdivisions.
• Possesses working knowledge of municipal land use codes and ordinances.
• Actively participates in departmental strategic planning and process improvement initiatives.
• Works with our entitlement team on due diligence for active projects.
• Acts as the main point of contact for sellers and their representatives.

What Will You Bring?

• Experience in real estate development, urban planning, landscape architecture, construction management, business management, or related field of study.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to through the region.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of real estate, engineering and construction principles, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to anticipate and solve problems, determine project objectives and requirements, organize and prioritize tasks and activities to achieve the divisions’ objectives.
• Ability to determine accuracy and relevance of information and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
• Experience in land acquisition and project management experience in real estate.
• Possess excellent communication skills to communicate with landowners, developers, and managers.
• Possess knowledge of real estate concepts and geographical knowledge of the market area.
• Prepare financial reports including pricing, land analysis and market research.
• Assist in the investigation of land details and due diligence to determine eligibility for land acquisition.
• Experience in residential, commercial or industrial land acquisition deals.

Arbor Homes is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Arbor Homes participates in E-Verify.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Management

Industries

• Construction

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