Land Acquisitions Manager

$30,000 - $30,000/Yr

Lennar - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Land Acquisition Manager at Lennar plays a crucial role in the company's land acquisition strategies, focusing on identifying and securing land, lots, and development opportunities that align with current market trends in land development and homebuilding. This position is integral to the company's mission of building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service. The Land Acquisition Manager will assist in the acquisition process, ensuring that all activities are conducted efficiently and in accordance with the company's standards. This role requires a proactive approach to networking and collaboration with various stakeholders, including brokers, landowners, and government officials, to facilitate successful land acquisitions. In this position, the Land Acquisition Manager will be responsible for identifying potential land acquisition targets through various means, including tax maps and networking. The role involves facilitating the due diligence process and scheduling activities for contracted projects, participating in weekly land acquisition meetings, and updating the Division President and Vice President of Land and Development on potential deals. The manager will also assist in the rezoning process, maintain inventory reports, and ensure that all land contract files and documents are organized and up to date. The Land Acquisition Manager will collaborate closely with the VP of Land and VP of Finance to keep the company's five-year plan current and will be involved in negotiating terms and specifics of purchase and sale agreements. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can handle complex situations and achieve objectives with minimal supervision, making it essential for the candidate to possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of sales and negotiating principles in real estate.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential land acquisition targets through tax maps and networking with brokers, landowners, and others.
• Facilitate the due diligence process and schedule activities for contracted projects through the Greenbook process with the VP of Land.
• Participate in weekly land acquisition meetings and update the DP and VP of Land and Development on potential deals.
• Assist in the rezoning process and attend meetings with government officials, engineers, and homeowners.
• Maintain inventory reports, critical dates, contract summaries, and periodic market analyses.
• Maintain Land Contract files, maps, and other documents in the Division office.
• Network with other builders and developers to stay market-aware and develop key contacts.
• Assist management in negotiating terms and specifics of purchase and sale agreements, working with the Division's outside attorney and region attorney for contract approvals.
• Collaborate with the VP of Land and VP of Finance to keep the 5-year plan current monthly.
• Update the contract status report for the divisions weekly.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; degree in business administration, engineering, accounting, finance, or similar field preferred.
• Proficient in computer literacy, including word-processing, spreadsheet analysis, project scheduling, and data management software.
• Knowledge of sales/negotiating principles and real estate.
• Effective and concise communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to exercise initiative and achieve objectives with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented problem-solver capable of handling complex situations.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Valid auto insurance coverage.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in sales or real estate development.
• Familiarity with local zoning laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Adoption assistance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement