Director Of Land Acquisition

A Fortune 500 company and one of America's top residential builders are looking for a Director of Land Acquisition for their Charlotte team! If you are a Land Manager, Director of Land, or Land Acquisition leader this could be the next step for you!
Highlights:

• BUILT TO HONOR PROGRAM RECOGNIZED AS 2020 HEARTHSTONE AWARD WINNER: winner for its leadership and commitment in support of our veterans and their families as they rebuild their lives.
• 2020 Best Workplaces for Women™ by Fortune and Great Place to Work®.
• 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® by Great Place to Work® and Fortune, ranking #75.
• Growth: Division will close over 800 homes in the market this year!
• Compensation: Strong base salary backed by a bonus that has paid out well over target consistently!
  

What you will do:

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

Responsibilities:

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

What you will need:

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Business or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License because driving is an essential function of this position.
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of previous related experience.
• Strong negotiation and contract skills.
• Requires knowledge of market trends, pricing, and growth & supply.
• Knowledge of the political environment and the ability to form political connections.
• Ability to strategically implement the company's goals by acquiring the necessary land to meet the strategic objectives.