Land Acquisition Manager

Ashton Woods - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

501-1,000 employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Land Acquisition Manager at Ashton Woods plays a critical role in the division leadership team, responsible for facilitating and completing land deals. This position involves identifying undeveloped land and finished lots that align with the division's strategic plan, negotiating property acquisitions, and ensuring that sales, marketing, and construction requirements are met. The manager will also oversee due diligence processes and maintain land acquisition documentation, all while representing the division with integrity and competence.

Responsibilities

• Pursue new land opportunities through direct contact with land owners, brokers, and developers.
• Lead the process of due diligence for land acquisitions.
• Assist in performing sophisticated land use and financial analyses.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize Land Acquisition documents.
• Monitor budgets and schedules related to land acquisition.
• Represent the Division with a high level of integrity, honesty, and competence.
• Organize, prepare, and maintain land contracts, ensuring critical due dates are met.
• Monitor and maintain deposit payments and close of escrow schedule.
• Retain soil/environmental engineers on a project basis.
• Facilitate community meetings with local homeowner's associations.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Construction, or Engineering.
• Previous relevant real estate experience.
• Highly developed analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate patiently and professionally with both internal and external customers, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a high-paced work environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in negotiating land acquisitions.
• Knowledge of zoning and development processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• Health insurance
• 401k plan