Land Acquisition Manager

Land Acquisition Manager

Basking Ridge, NJ

Come join one of the nation’s largest homebuilders in a dynamic role! If you are a Land Acquisition Manager, Land Acquisition Project Manager or Commercial Broker with site acquisition experience, this may be a great next step for you!

Highlights:

• 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® by Great Place to Work® and TOP 3 national builder.

• 10%+ annual growth in the market.

• 23 days of PTO and bonus exceeds target consistently.

What you will do:

• Responsible for locating, researching and contracting new land suitable for acquisition and development.

Responsibilities:

• Locate land suitable for acquisition and development by conducting the necessary market research and due diligence.
• Determine land values in the specific market by checking like property sales by means of public records, developers and other professional affiliates.
• Negotiate and contract land acquisition.
• Coordinate land entitlement and planning activities with Development team.
• Coordinate governmental review.
• Oversee land mapping.
• Review and monitor purchase agreements.
• Coordinate joint venture agreements or joint venture management agreements, as appropriate.
• Ensures appropriate staffing to meet department needs.
• Delegates work according to employee's abilities and skills.
• Evaluates employee's performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance.
• Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities.
• Creates opportunities for employee growth.

What you will need:

• Bachelors Degree in Business or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Driver's License because driving is an essential function of this position.
• Previous related experience with residential land acquisition.
• Strong negotiation and contract skills.
• Requires knowledge of market trends, pricing and growth & supply.
• Knowledge of political environment and the ability to form political connections.
• Ability to strategically implement the company's goals by acquiring the necessary land to meet the strategic objectives.