Land Acquisition Manager

$115,000 - $160,000/Yr

Forestar Group - Columbia, MD

Full-time - Senior

Columbia, MD

251-500 employees

Real Estate

About the position

The Land Acquisition Manager at Forestar Group is responsible for overseeing the Land Acquisition Department, focusing on identifying, contracting, and closing on new land that aligns with the division's strategic goals. This role involves managing the due diligence process, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring compliance with governmental approvals. The position also requires developing relationships within the business community to scout potential acquisitions and negotiating property acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate all land acquisition activities.
• Identify and qualify potential land acquisitions in alignment with division goals.
• Manage the due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with internal design and land development teams.
• Manage, coordinate resources for, and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions.
• Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing.
• Maintain responsibility for developing departmental overhead budget and controlling the budget.
• Manage the land/lot purchase contract process with division counsel, outside counsel and region counsel.
• Collaborate with the Land Development Department on potential development communities.
• Develop business community relationships and scout other avenues for possible acquisitions.
• Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers.
• Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets.
• Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company.

Requirements

• Fifth year college or university program certificate.
• Seven to ten years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a vehicle and valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong Communication Skills
• Creative thinking and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance