Land Acquisition Manager

Beazer Homes USA - Mesa, AZ

Full-time - Senior

Mesa, AZ

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Land Acquisition Manager at Beazer Homes is responsible for directing divisional land acquisition activities, focusing on identifying and purchasing new land development and homebuilding opportunities. This role involves negotiating purchase and sale agreements, understanding land use planning and governmental entitlements, and assisting in product design. The manager will cultivate professional relationships to expand land acquisition opportunities through effective communication and negotiation with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers land acquisition goals, objectives, and strategies.
• Identifies new residential project opportunities and sites.
• Researches and defines specific target market areas.
• Conducts negotiations with land sellers.
• Formulates initial market research.
• Manages preparation of internal Land Acquisition Request packages.
• Performs and manages various due diligence activities and investigations of site opportunities and constraints.
• Prepares and manages land acquisition due diligence schedules.
• Directs preparation of legal documentation and land purchase contracts.
• Oversees land escrow closing process.
• Coordinates and maintains relationships with City and County officials, council people, and politicians for approvals on land purchases and processing.
• May also manage forward planning staff to obtain building permits, tentative and final maps.
• Performs other duties as assigned by President.

Requirements

• College graduate with a degree in engineering, architecture, construction, finance, or planning preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in land acquisition, land brokerage, market research, financial analysis, forward planning, real estate development, or construction project management.

Benefits

• Parental leave