KB Home - Houston, TX
posted 3 months ago
The Manager of Land Acquisition at KB Home is a pivotal role responsible for identifying, acquiring, and prioritizing land acquisitions that align with the company's growth objectives. This position requires a proactive approach to land search and acquisition, where the manager will aggressively seek out land deals to place under contract. Building strong relationships with local landowners and brokers is essential, as is the ability to negotiate contracts with sellers under the guidance of senior leaders. The manager will also collaborate closely with various internal departments, including Sales, Purchasing, Construction, Customer Service, Marketing, and Mortgage, to ensure a seamless land acquisition process that meets the company's growth, operating margin, and internal rate of return goals. In addition to land acquisition, the manager will compile and analyze data for the development of Land Committee packages and participate in Corporate Land Committee discussions as needed. This role involves overseeing the collection of data related to jurisdictional requirements, HOA obligations, MUD taxes, and permit constraints, facilitating the due diligence process with engineers and consultants, and ensuring the accuracy of KB Home's customized database. The manager will also be responsible for preparing daily reports for upper management, developing feasibility packages, and providing lot analyses for all communities. The position requires strong leadership capabilities, as the manager will co-manage rollout meetings and related process changes with other Land department employees and engineers. The ability to communicate effectively and keep all team members informed is crucial for the successful implementation of strategies and processes. Overall, this role is integral to the company's mission of making homeownership a reality for families across America, and it offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.