Land Acquisition Manager
About The Position
The Land Acquisition Manager coordinates and assists in the acquisition and development of real estate into residential communities for M/I Homes. The role sources land across Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, and southern Sarasota counties in the Southwest Florida market, evaluates potential properties, and supports the land entitlement process. The position also prepares acquisition materials for corporate approval and assists with special projects and other duties as required. The role involves regular travel by car between projects and walking potential sites before and during construction. Occasional meetings outside typical business hours may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, or civil engineering.
- 3–5 years of experience in real estate acquisitions; residential experience is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with people inside and outside the organization, including landowners, developers, local politicians, and consultants.
- Strong budgeting skills.
- Good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to solve complex problems.
- Ability to negotiate legal contracts.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Fluency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, MS Project, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
Nice To Haves
- Residential real estate acquisition experience.
Responsibilities
- Source and acquire land for residential communities across Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, and southern Sarasota counties in the Southwest Florida market.
- Generate Competitive Market Analyses (CMAs) regularly and for each property.
- Monitor available excess lots for sale by other builders and developers.
- Research available land and develop and maintain property contact listings; establish and maintain contacts with builders and developers regarding available lots.
- Underwrite projects and generate letters of intent (LOIs).
- Manage the evaluation and due diligence process for land under consideration.
- Meet with sellers, engineers, planners, municipalities, and other agencies as required for each property.
- Prepare land acquisition packages for presentation and corporate approval.
- Assist with the land entitlement process.
- Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) options.
- Profit-sharing plan.
- Employee home purchase plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
