Land Acquisition Director

Atlantic Builders•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing and executing the acquisition of land and lots for Atlantic Builders. Work in collaboration with Land Department Team to meet company goals and projections.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience.
2 – 4 years land acquisition experience
Familiarity with the Central Virginia market preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written to various audiences.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Solid skills with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, One Note, etc.
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to creatively solve problems with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Provide support, guidance and oversight to Central VA President.
Monitor and review department’s strategic plan and performance through key metrics and reports.
Work with team members to monitor local home building and developer activity.
Determine land and finish lot values in the local market.
Source, evaluate, negotiate, and secure land and lot positions along the I-64 corridor (eastward toward Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa) and I-81 corridor (Staunton, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Shenandoah Valley), and other areas in Central VA as the division’s geographic and market presence grows, including identification of new markets and product types.
Establish relationships with developers and local municipalities.
Locate land suitable for development.
Locate lots suitable for acquisition.
Negotiate directly with landowners and developers to structure deals to meet the goals of Atlantic Builders for growth and financial performance that align with Atlantic Builders’ strategic and business plans.
Coordinate with legal team and sellers to complete purchase contracts of lots and land.
Take land contracts through entitlement and government approvals.
Work with developers, engineers, environmentalists, attorneys, utility companies, sitework companies, local governments, and others to conduct due diligence.
Work with the internal development team to ensure on budget and on schedule completion of finished lots.
Support all Atlantic Builders Core Values: Delighted Customers, Passionately Learn and Grow, Respect All Opinions, Act with Urgency, Give Back, Have Fun and Celebrate, Do It Right the First Time.