Division Vice President, Land Acquisition & Development

Sekisui House US•Boise, ID

About The Position

The Division Vice President, Land Acquisition & Development provides strategic and operational leadership for the division’s land acquisition and development functions. The role builds a disciplined, sustainable pipeline of land opportunities to support near- and mid-term growth, and establishes acquisition strategies informed by market intelligence, financial analysis, and operational feasibility. In partnership with executive leadership, this position influences divisional planning, capital deployment, and long-range growth initiatives. The role leads and develops managers and experienced land professionals, supporting consistent execution, strong external relationships, and alignment with division objectives. It oversees acquisition strategy and transactions as well as development planning, budgets, schedules, and project execution across the division. Work is primarily office-based, with regular regional travel to land sites, broker meetings, municipal offices, and industry events. Field visits may involve undeveloped terrain, varying weather, and active development environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, planning, real estate development, or a related field.
At least 8–10 years of relevant professional experience in land development, civil engineering, or construction project management; alternatively, 12–14 years of equivalent experience, including leadership of teams and managers.
Advanced knowledge of land acquisition processes, valuation methods, deal structures, and market analysis.
Experience managing managers and building high-performing teams.
Strategic planning and operational execution skills, including the ability to develop and implement mid-term plans.
Strong negotiation, communication, and influence skills, including interaction with executive leadership and external partners.
Ability to analyze and resolve complex, multidisciplinary issues with broad business impact.
Financial acumen in underwriting, pro forma modeling, investment evaluation, and risk assessment.
Strong relationship-building skills with landowners, agencies, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
Ability to drive process improvements and adopt best practices across functional teams.
High degree of judgment, integrity, and organizational awareness.
Strong problem-solving abilities supported by advanced analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during office tasks and meetings.
Ability to walk undeveloped or partially developed sites with uneven terrain.
Ability to lift and carry materials up to 20 pounds.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and planning tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading land acquisition strategy within residential homebuilding or master-planned development environments.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute divisional land acquisition strategies aligned with the division’s 1–3 year business plan, inventory needs, and growth targets.
Lead market evaluation and intelligence, including demographic trends, competitive analysis, jurisdictional considerations, and emerging growth areas.
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize land opportunities through financial modeling, feasibility analysis, and risk assessment.
Direct negotiations, deal structuring, letters of intent, and purchase contracts to support favorable terms and financial objectives.
Oversee due diligence for acquisitions, including entitlement strategy, zoning compliance, environmental review, infrastructure planning, and development feasibility.
Build and maintain relationships with landowners, brokers, developers, municipalities, and community stakeholders.
Partner with Finance, Construction, Development, Sales, and Legal to align acquisition strategies with operational capacity, product strategy, and capital plans.
Lead, mentor, and develop land acquisition managers and professionals; establish performance expectations, accountability, and succession planning.
Oversee land pipeline reporting, forecasting, and investment analyses, providing insights to executive and corporate leadership.
Identify and resolve cross-functional challenges affecting land investments, including entitlement risk, regulatory changes, infrastructure constraints, and market shifts.
Improve and standardize acquisition evaluation, underwriting, negotiation, and execution practices.
Lead the development and execution of divisional land development strategies supporting business objectives and community delivery goals.
Oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation for multiple development projects.
Direct and mentor management-level land development leaders, supporting performance, professional growth, and adherence to company standards.
Evaluate engineering documents, development programs, and construction plans for feasibility, cost, and alignment with financial objectives.
Establish operational processes, quality expectations, and risk-mitigation approaches across the development function.
Maintain relationships with municipalities, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and community partners to support project approvals and timely execution.
Resolve complex project challenges using technical knowledge and cross-functional understanding.
Coordinate with forward planning, construction, purchasing, finance, and other internal teams to ensure smooth project handoffs and schedule alignment.
Review and manage division-level land development budgets and forecasts, identifying cost efficiencies and implementation adjustments.
Represent land development in executive discussions and present project status, risks, and strategic recommendations.

Benefits

Competitive compensation structure that rewards performance and results.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and other leave types, including bereavement, jury duty, FMLA, and military leave.
Company-provided life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Exclusive home purchase and financing discounts.
Discounted group pet insurance rates.