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 effectively manage relationships with local jurisdictions, builders, and other stakeholders while ensuring 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 and conducting risk analysis.
• 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, and consulting agreements.
• Participate in metropolitan districts, non-profits, and design review committees.
• Coordinate and manage community operations and governance.
• Maintain and enhance ongoing relationships with local jurisdictions, school districts, and builder partners.
• Manage all key internal and external communication and relations.
• Execute activities in coordination with other departments and outside consultants to achieve business plan key performance indicators.
• Conduct project-based business planning and management, including development projections and budgeting.

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Bereavement leave
• Jury Duty leave
• FMLA leave
• Floating holidays
• Parental leave
• Flexible work from home options
• Home purchase discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness program