Land Acquisition Manager

Stanley Martin Homes - Columbia, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Columbia, SC

Construction of Buildings

About the position

As a Land Acquisition Manager at Stanley Martin Homes, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the company's pipeline of potential land deals while managing key players on the Land Acquisition team. Your expertise will be crucial to the Division's market strategy, which includes assisting with financial analysis, quarterly reporting, and budget reviews. You will be responsible for sourcing land leads, assembling feasibility packages, assisting with financial reports, and monitoring acquisitions. Your day may start with researching new land parcels and establishing target markets, building relationships with local developers, builders, brokers, and landowners. The rest of your day could then consist of building financial models, identifying underutilized properties, and ensuring contract compliance for current land deals, all in a hybrid work environment. The role requires a strong analytical mindset and the ability to communicate clearly and build strong relationships with both internal and external groups. You will be expected to collaborate effectively within a team environment, demonstrating active listening, confidence, and respect when communicating with others. Strong negotiation skills and a goal-oriented approach are essential for success in this position. The Land Acquisition Manager will utilize various technical tools daily, including DXC Homebuilder One (HB1), Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams, to facilitate their work and enhance productivity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the company's pipeline of potential land deals.
• Manage key players on the Land Acquisition team.
• Assist with financial analysis, quarterly reporting, and budget reviews.
• Source land leads and assemble feasibility packages.
• Assist with financial reports and monitor acquisitions.
• Research new land parcels and establish target markets.
• Build relationships with local developers, builders, brokers, and landowners.
• Build financial models and identify underutilized properties.
• Ensure contract compliance for current land deals.

Requirements

• Real estate or homebuilding experience.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills with active listening and respect for others.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Goal-oriented mindset.

Nice-to-haves

• A college degree in business, finance, or a related field of study.

Benefits

• Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife, and VSP.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(K) plan with up to $5K employer match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through the Short-Term Disability Plan.
• Wellness benefits including a paid annual subscription to Calm and mental health resources.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement for continued education.
• 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave.
• No-cost coverage for identity theft or travel mishaps.
• Discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and partner services.
• Advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet.
• Giving Back Program with up to $250 match and 8 hours leave for charity support.