Land Acquisition Associate

Stanley Martin Homes•Columbia, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stanley Martin Homes is seeking a Land Acquisition Associate to help maintain the company’s pipeline of potential land deals and ensure these land deals fit within the Division’s market strategy. This role is critical for the creation of financial models and the development of tracking worksheets. The Land Acquisition Associate will be responsible for maintaining land acquisition files and reports for the division, providing solutions that will streamline transactions, and learning the market value for raw land. Daily tasks include researching property, reviewing and analyzing data, and drafting letters and documents. The role involves building relationships with local land professionals, land brokers, and their agents. Other responsibilities include building financial models, identifying underutilized properties, and ensuring contract compliance for current land deals. Some days may involve visiting potential acquisition sites. The role operates in a hybrid work environment.

Requirements

Real estate or homebuilding experience
Excited to collaborate in a team environment
Exudes active listening, confidence, and respect when communicating with others

Nice To Haves

Organized and detail-oriented with an analytical mindset.
Ability to communicate clearly and build strong relationships with internal and external groups.

Responsibilities

Maintain the company’s pipeline of potential land deals.
Ensure land deals fit within the Division’s market strategy.
Create financial models and develop tracking worksheets.
Maintain land acquisition files and reports for the division.
Provide solutions to streamline transactions.
Learn the market value for raw land.
Research property, review and analyze data, and draft letters and documents.
Build relationships with local land professionals, land brokers, and their agents.
Identify underutilized properties.
Ensure contract compliance for current land deals.
Visit potential acquisition sites.

Benefits

Competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed
Employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance
Employee-paid life insurance
Legal Resources
Aflac supplemental options
401(K) with up to $5K employer match
Health Savings Account (HSA)
3 weeks of paid parental leave
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
Free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
Tuition and certification reimbursement
15 days of vacation (increases with tenure)
6 days of paid sick leave
No-cost coverage for identity theft or travel mishaps
Discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home
Discounts with partners in mortgage and title services
Discounts on cell phone service through Verizon
Advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
Giving Back Program with up to $250 match and 8 hours leave for supporting local charities