David Weekley Homes - Minneapolis, MN
posted about 2 months ago
David Weekley Homes is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to join our Minneapolis team. This role is pivotal in driving our land acquisition strategy and requires a candidate with a minimum of three years of experience in residential land acquisition, analysis, development, or brokerage within the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. The successful candidate will work closely with the Land Manager, Regional, and Division President to assess the feasibility of potential land purchases, ensuring that all acquisitions align with the company's strategic goals. In this position, you will manage the entitlement and site selection processes, conduct thorough due diligence reviews, and oversee underwriting and approvals for proposed new land acquisitions. Networking is a key component of this role; you will be expected to build and maintain relationships with developers, brokers, landowners, and other builders to identify new land opportunities for David Weekley Homes. Your visibility in the home building business will be crucial, as you will actively participate in community, civic, and business organizations relevant to the industry. Additionally, you will manage and oversee the development of active projects from acquisition to lot delivery, ensuring that all projects are executed efficiently and effectively. Each newly presented opportunity will require your evaluation to determine how it fits within the David Weekley Homes business plan. The ideal candidate will possess considerable initiative, independence, and intuition, along with excellent organizational, prioritization, and communication skills. You should be driven to achieve results with a sense of urgency while maintaining a focus on the details that contribute to the successful development of communities.