Are you passionate about smart growth and green-built practices? Veridian Homes, an innovative company at the forefront of transformative real estate, is on the lookout for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our team as a Director of Land Acquisition in the Greater Milwaukee Area.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Locating land in the state of Wisconsin suitable for acquisition and development by conducting the necessary market research and due diligence.
- Creating a land purchase strategy map and outlining all properties and owners in strategic purchase areas.
- Building and presenting financial proformas and business plans of target acquisition parcels to the President of the company.
- Establishing strategic relationships and managing a network of contacts for avenues of possible acquisitions.
- Assisting with entitlement and due diligence process in Madison and Milwaukee areas.
- Physically walk the land to determine potential for special development situations, (e.g., topography issues, utility relocations, special grading issues, abandonment, environmental, etc.).
- Reviewing and comprehending environmental, wetland and soil reports as well as engineering plans.
- Working with area municipalities including networking with key political figures.
- Building strong relationships with other division departments such as Sales, Consruction, and Finance.
- Determining and tracking land values in the specific market by checking like property sales by means of public records, developers, and other professional affiliates.
Qualifications : We are looking for candidates who bring a unique blend of skills and experience to this role :
- Bachelor's Degree with concentration in Real Estate, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or Urban Planning is preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in the full lifecycle of land acquisition, including sourcing opportunities, due diligence, negotiations, and closing deals.
- Wi realtor's license in good standing.
- Proven knowledge of construction practices.
- Ability to navigate complex deal structures and contractual agreements.
- In-depth knowledge of the local real estate market, including trends, property values, and potential development opportunities.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.
- Strong networking skills to build and maintain relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to build and direct effective teams to manage major development projects.
- Detail-oriented and driven to always be on top of their areas of responsibility.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously through high energy, flexibility, and excellent organizational skills.
- Strong MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.If you enjoy a fast-paced work environment that strives for continuous quality improvement, we welcome you to apply! Interested and qualified candidates should apply online at http : / / www.
veridianhomes.com / careers . Veridian Homes / Veridian Management Solutions is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.