Land Acquisitions Manager

At DRB Homes, we pride ourselves on our culture and our ability to make our company a place that employees enjoy coming to work each day. We believe hard work is important but we also know that balance is essential. We encourage employees in becoming their best, both personally and professionally. Everything we produce is a result of the hard work and talent of our team members. We believe that when good ideas are shared, great things can happen. The pay range for this position is from $ 120,000.00 to $ 140,000.00. The Company offers numerous options to help its employees achieve their financial, professional, and wellness goals including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options Vacation and sick time off Company provided life insurance policy 401(k) plan and match Gym membership reimbursement Career development and opportunities for advancement Charitable activities and more Job Purpose: Responsible for the execution of division land acquisition strategy, including identifying, negotiating, and acquiring new land and lots to meet the division's future needs. General Duties and Responsibilities: Establish and maintain relationships with land developers, brokers and sellers Identify opportunities for land and lot acquisitions Negotiate and acquire land and lots necessary to meet company goals and projections Prospect for potential land acquisition opportunities Analyze land development proformas Draft and submit LIO's Negotiate and finalize contracts for targeted acquisitions Maintain reports, critical target dates, contract summaries, and periodic market analysis Network with other builders and developers to maintain market awareness, develop contacts, and provide information necessary for the division to be a strong competitor Assist in coordinating the activity of engineers, land planners, architects, and general contractors in the underwriting and due diligence assessment of targeted acquisitions Assist with local, county, state and federal governmental agencies to annex, zone, and otherwise secure regulatory approval for projects Establish and foster professional relationships with state, county, and city officials to maximize productivity of targeted projects Manage land purchases through due diligence processes Provide information for and participate in the coordination of land acquisition packages Assess site viability and provide information where appropriate Evaluate group structure and team plan for opportunities for continuous improvement of efficiency and effectiveness of the group Provide individuals with personal and professional growth Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 or more years of experience within the homebuilding industry with concentration in Land & Entitlement or equivalent combination of education and experience Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others Ability to think ahead and plan over the short term and long term Strong negotiation and contract skills Able to organize and manage multiple priorities Strong problem analysis and problem resolving skills at both the strategic and functional levels High level of interpersonal skills Able to handle sensitive and confidential information Poised, tactful and diplomatic Knowledge of MS Word and Excel Knowledge of market trends, pricing, growth, and land supply Knowledge of local, county, state, and federal regulations related to land use and approvals Broad functional experience in areas of homebuilding and land development financials Preferred Qualifications Experience with residential homebuilding or land development At DRB Homes employment opportunity is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position please contact DRB Homes' corporate offices at 972-383-4300.