Land Acquisition Manager

Taylor Morrison - Cary, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Cary, NC

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Land Acquisition Manager at Taylor Morrison is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and acquiring properties that align with the division's strategic goals. This role involves collaborating with various functional teams to ensure timely model openings and maintaining high-quality standards in land acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Utilize our geographic information system to locate and track land development opportunities
• Establish a network of colleagues and brokers to bring acquisition/divestiture opportunities as needed
• Keep abreast of local market land transactions
• Identify and secure best prices and terms on property that conforms to divisional business plans and financial objectives
• Negotiate land purchase contracts and review with outside law firm and in-house counsel
• Act as a liaison in completing proformas with our Finance Team
• Collect all pertinent data and prepare reports for potential acquisitions per company procedure
• Inspect the site
• Assist in due diligence for new land acquisitions
• Meet with engineers/planners/governmental agencies
• Obtain fees due at building permit & building permit/school fee increases
• Review subdivision/development agreement requirements as needed
• Estimate or review hard costs, soft costs, and carry costs for proformas
• Review environmental mitigation requirements
• Advise Director of Land Acquisition and the Division President of any potential problems or issues and offer suggestions for resolution
• Review, approve, code, and process invoices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or 5 years of direct experience in Land Acquisition
• Five years of experience in land acquisition/divestiture and development
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to anticipate possible obstacles and propose favorable solutions
• Strong work ethic and commitment to implementation and execution
• Concise writing and public speaking/presentation skills are desirable for reporting to the senior investment committee

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Programs
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• Vacation & Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• Home Mortgage Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)