Director of Land Acquisition (Sarasota)

About the position

PulteGroup is a FORTUNE 500 company and one of America's top residential builders, committed to providing the American Dream of homeownership for over 60 years. The primary responsibility of this position is to locate, research, and purchase land for acquisition, ensuring that the company can meet its strategic objectives. The role involves overseeing land mapping, negotiating land acquisitions, and interfacing in the due diligence and entitlement process. The company values diversity and inclusion, reflecting the diversity of the consumers it serves.

Responsibilities

• Find land opportunities in respective division/area
• Oversee land mapping
• Negotiate and contract land acquisitions
• Interface in the due diligence and entitlement process, as necessary
• Coordinate contractors involved in the development of the land parcel, as necessary
• Coordinate public and municipal entitlement land process, as necessary
• Ensure appropriate staffing to meet department needs
• Utilize recruiting and selection tools/processes to build organizational talent
• Delegate work according to employee's abilities and skills
• Evaluate employee's performance and plan for compensation actions in accordance with that performance
• Provide developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities
• Create opportunities for employee growth
• Provide continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License because driving is an essential function of this position
• Minimum 7 to 10 years previous related experience
• 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
• Understanding of finance and law is essential

Benefits

• Comprehensive, Flexible and Affordable Healthcare Coverage Options
• Supplemental Healthcare Coverage Opportunities
• PTO and Work/Life Benefits
• Health Advocacy and Wellness
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Education and Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Benefits
• Mortgage Financing Discounts through Pulte Mortgage