Land Acquisitions Manager

Land Acquisitions Manager

Requirements

• Experience in land acquisition, marketing and/or administrative positions with residential or land development firms, or consulting firms serving real estate industry clients
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; degree in business administration, engineering, accounting, finance, or similar field preferred
• Real Estate Finance, Accounting, financial reporting backgrounds highly preferred
• Excellent human relations skills and be able to negotiate/influence the cooperative efforts of others, both within and beyond direct lines of personal authority
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Valid auto insurance
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Must be detail-oriented and a problem-solver able to deal with complex situations
• Computer literacy, especially regarding word processing, spreadsheet analysis, project scheduling and data management software
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office
• Basic knowledge of sales/negotiating principles and real estate practices

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of business plan strategies, including the monitoring/documenting of the division’s land acquisition needs/issues and the formulation/recommendation of related programs/solutions. Prepare and periodically update annual objectives, budgets and schedules for assigned programs.
• Perform a lead role in land acquisitions negotiations and administer purchase documentation, financial analysis and due diligence processes, title report/insurance matters, and the monitoring of compliance with related pre-closing commitments/agreements.
• Assist in land division profile/brochure preparation, including coordination of quality collateral materials preparation and the distribution/control of information conveyed.
• Implement and maintain a land acquisition deal log and tracking system for all division acquisitions transactions. Prepare periodic reports on deal status versus business plan assumptions and include information pertaining to acquisition strategy/ financial projections, schedule, assigned tasks and responsibilities. Develop and maintain a historical land acquisition database.
• Perform liaisons role with the land brokerage community and ensure that the division is adhering to all related contractual obligations and taking advantage of all opportunities provided by brokerage contacts.
• Formulate division land acquisition processes and procedures that insure effective land prospecting, compilation of competitive/comparable land transactions, and coordination of acquisition efforts with other Lennar entities.
• Assist in the preparation and control of division land acquisitions budgets and administer related vendor contracts, change orders, check requests and invoices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in business administration, engineering, accounting, finance, or similar field preferred
• Real Estate Finance, Accounting, financial reporting backgrounds highly preferred