Land Acquisition Manager

We are teaming with a fast-growing homebuilder in search of a Land Acquisition Manager in the Cincinnati, OH market. Experience in land acquisition, land brokering, land sales, entitlements, or as a land analyst is required.

A college degree is required along with a demonstrated track record of successfully managing budgets and broker/seller relationships. Candidates with documented Land Acquisition experience in the Cincinnati or Dayton market is a must.

Are you an excellent networker, skilled negotiator, and savvy analyst with a passion for dirt?  If so, our client offers the chance to utilize your skills and exercise your passion while building a career with a growing industry leader.  As Land Acquisition Manager, you will continually monitor, search, and identify new sites in locations designated by senior management.

Land Acquisition Manager Responsibilities:

• Analyze markets and sub-markets and the division’s current land positions in order to identify gaps and strategic areas for concentrating future land acquisitions.
• Oversee potential new projects for the division including identification of parcels, negotiation with sellers, due diligence, and preparation of Corporate Approval Package.
• Responsible for review/preparation of market data and competitive pricing analysis, and evaluating the overall technical and financial feasibility of a potential project.
• Prepare letters of intent and respond to requests for qualifications in a competitive bid situation.
• Review survey/title issues and other reports to determine liabilities of potential acquisitions.
• Assist in the presentations before municipal decision-making bodies and other government entities as necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of market activities, trends, and opportunities and generate prospective land deals through networking with industry and local contacts, brokers, title companies, developers, other builders, land sellers, and others.
• Responsible for the preparation of deal summaries and land tracking reports for corporate management and Division President.
• Create and foster relationships with landowners, land brokers, title companies, lenders, municipalities other homebuilders, and lot developers
• Negotiate and prepare amendments to the existing land contracts as necessary.

Homebuilding Land Acquisition Manager Qualifications:

• Four-year degree with business emphasis preferred
• Three to five years of documented experience in successful land acquisition
• Demonstrated leadership & problem-solving abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills while maintaining a focus on human relations
• Experience with contract negotiation and terms agreement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Excellent Salary Package
• Outstanding Growth Potential (80% of our managers have been promoted from within)
• Lucrative Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Vacations and Holidays