Director of Land Acquisition

Clayton•Murray, UT

22h•$160,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

As Director of Land Acquisition in our Utah Market, you will manage the entitlement, business planning, and operations of multiple master-planned communities and smaller residential lot developments as part of a multidisciplinary team of Oakwood Associates and consultants. This position is responsible for leading and demonstrating ownership and comprehensive management of the residential lot delivery process – from site sourcing and evaluation, underwriting, acquisition, entitlement, and ongoing community operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field
7 to 10 years of experience in commercial or residential land acquisition and development.
Self-starter and results oriented.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Exceptional organizational, computer & interpersonal skills.
Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
Strong understanding of the entire development and construction process.
Strengths in proforma analysis, forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, and business planning.
Government relations, metropolitan districts, school districts and charter schools.

Nice To Haves

MBA, MRED, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Planning or Landscape Architecture degree preferred.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual in person attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive and thorough feasibility analysis and due diligence on new land acquisitions.
Lead the underwriting process for acquisition opportunities; including preparation of financial pro-formas, conducting risk analysis, and preparation and presentation of investment packages.
Lead and manage the entitlement process and related consultants on multiple projects to deliver platted lots on schedule and budget.
Contract management of acquisitions, dispositions, development agreements, consulting and other agreements.
Participation in metropolitan districts, non-profits, design review committees, etc.
Coordination and management of community operations and community governance.
Maintain and enhance ongoing relationships with local jurisdictions, school districts, builder partners, etc.
Effectively manage all key internal and external communication and relations.
Execute all activities in coordination with other Denver Division departments and outside consultants to achieve business plan key performance indicators.
Project based business planning and management, including development projections, proforma and budgeting and joint development management.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with public agencies.
Other responsibilities as assigned.