Land Acquisition Manager

KB Home - Morrisville, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Morrisville, NC

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Manager of Land Acquisition is responsible for identifying, acquiring, and prioritizing land acquisitions for KB Home's division. This role involves collaborating with senior leaders to evaluate property deals, ensuring alignment with market data, and optimizing investment returns while minimizing risks. The position requires strong relationship-building skills with landowners, brokers, and internal teams to facilitate the land acquisition process effectively.

Responsibilities

• Aggressively search for land deals to place under contract.
• Build relationships with local land owners and brokers.
• Schedule meetings and work directly with banks and equity partners if a Joint Venture is involved.
• Drive the land process to meet VC and operating margin goals.
• Negotiate contracts with sellers under the direction of senior leaders.
• Compile and analyze data for the development of Land Committee packages.
• Participate in Corporate Land Committee discussions when needed.
• Oversee the compilation of data related to specific jurisdiction, rate orders, HOA obligations, MUD taxes, and reimbursement structures.
• Audit KB Home's customized database for accurate information and communicate discrepancies to the appropriate department.
• Collect and analyze data to prepare daily reports to upper management with a snapshot of all acquisitions for any given time period.
• Develop feasibility packages and provide lot analyses on all communities.
• Co-manage rollout meetings and related process changes with other Land department employees and/or engineers.
• Schedule rollout meetings and provide relevant information to keep the Land and Operations teams appraised.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Finance/Economics, Engineering, Real Estate, Planning, Government Relations or related field is required.
• Minimum four years proven land experience in acquisition, contract negotiation, and relationship building.
• Prior management experience preferred.
• Home building or related construction/real estate industry experience preferred.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts accurately and persuasively.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree preferred.
• JD Edwards database experience is a plus!
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities including motivating teams and employee development.
• Ability to connect with people and maintain professional relationships.
• Proven ability to lead and execute effective training sessions or conduct strong oral presentations.

Benefits

• Above average compensation packages and earnings potential.
• Full benefits including health insurance.
• Outstanding 401K matching program.
• Bonus plans and promotional opportunities.