Land Acquisition Manager

Mungo Homes•Pooler, GA

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About The Position

Mungo Homes is hiring a Land Acquisition Manager for its Savannah, Georgia market. This position sources, assesses, and negotiates land acquisition opportunities for residential development. It performs due diligence, concept land planning, and environmental, utility system, and title analysis, and monitors and supports acquisitions through final contract and closing phases.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, and at least five years of related experience and/or training in land acquisitions or residential real estate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Valid state driver's license and a properly insured vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Local experience is recommended and preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and cultivate relationships with landowners, brokers, developers, and professional organizations to improve positioning for land deals and maintain market awareness.
Source potential land acquisition opportunities through study of tax maps and networking with attorneys, engineers, brokers, and others involved in residential land development.
Prepare land acquisition packages and participate in presentations for approval.
Negotiate prices and contracts with sellers, and coordinate preparation of contracts and closing documents.
Prepare letters of intent for land acquisition opportunities.
Manage due diligence for land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning in coordination with internal design and land development teams.
Manage, coordinate, and meet entitlement needs for land acquisitions.
Assist with financial proformas, including assumptions about timing, pricing, product lineup, sales pace, municipal fees, and other costs, to assess the viability of proposed acquisitions and development.
Assist with market analysis, assess values, and prepare narrative reports for properties under consideration for purchase.
Manage feasibility studies and prepare land acquisition approval submissions.
Assist in evaluating and inspecting land under consideration for acquisition, and recommend acquisition, disposition, or other actions consistent with company guidelines and requirements.
Maintain inventory reports, critical dates, contract summaries, and periodic market analysis.
Monitor market activity for pricing, value, and absorption.
Assist with property rezoning and community planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.