Land Acquisition Manager

$130,000 - $130,000/Yr

Oakwood Homes - Chandler, AZ

Part-time - Mid Level

Remote - Chandler, AZ

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About the position

The Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for managing the entitlement, business planning, and operations of multiple master-planned communities and smaller residential lot developments. This role involves comprehensive management of the residential lot delivery process, including site sourcing, evaluation, underwriting, acquisition, entitlement, and ongoing community operations. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with various stakeholders and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and thorough feasibility analysis and due diligence on new land acquisitions.
• Lead the underwriting process for acquisition opportunities, including preparation of financial pro-formas, conducting risk analysis, and preparation and presentation of investment packages.
• Lead and manage the entitlement process and related consultants on multiple projects to deliver platted lots on schedule and budget.
• Contract management of acquisitions, dispositions, development agreements, consulting and other agreements.
• Participation in metropolitan districts, non-profits, design review committees, etc.
• Coordination and management of community operations and community governance.
• Maintain and enhance ongoing relationships with local jurisdictions, school districts, builder partners, etc.
• Effectively manage all key internal and external communication and relations.
• Execute all activities in coordination with other Denver Division departments and outside consultants to achieve business plan key performance indicators.
• Project-based business planning and management, including development projections, proforma and budgeting and joint development management.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with public agencies.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; MBA, MRED, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Planning or Landscape Architecture degree preferred.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in commercial or residential land acquisition and development.
• Self-starter and results oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Exceptional organizational, computer & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• Strong understanding of the entire development and construction process.
• Strengths in proforma analysis, forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, and business planning.
• Experience with government relations, metropolitan districts, school districts and charter schools.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA accounts, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and EAP.
• Time Off benefits including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, refresh, floating holidays and parental leave.
• Flexible work from home options (depending on position).
• Home purchase discount.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Wellness program.