Land Acquisition Manager

Taylor Morrison•Las Vegas, NV

4d•$105,570 - $153,080

About The Position

As a Land Acquisition Manager working for Taylor Morrison you will identify, evaluate and acquire properties that competitively position the division for success. Work to meet or exceed “commit to quality” expectations for on-time model opening dates (compared to “proposed” opening dates) and work collaboratively with all functional peers as a member of the division leadership team.

Requirements

Communication
Leadership
Multi-Task
Negotiation
Prioritization
Result Oriented
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or 5 years of years of direct experience in Land Acquisition
Five years of experience in land acquisition/divestiture and development
Computer proficiency
Ability to anticipate possible obstacles and propose favorable solutions
Strong work ethic and commitment to implementation and execution
Concise writing and public speaking/presentation skills are desirable for reporting to the senior investment committee
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable
Comply with company policies and procedure
Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Utilize our geographic information system to locate and track land development opportunities
Establish network of colleagues and brokers able to bring acquisition/divestiture opportunities as needed
Keep abreast of local market land transactions
Identify and secure best prices and terms on property that conforms to divisional business plans and financial objectives
Negotiate land purchase contracts and review with outside law firm and in-house counsel
Act as a liaison in completing proformas with our Finance Team
Collect all pertinent data and prepare report for potential acquisitions per company procedure
Inspect the site
Assist in due diligence for new land acquisitions
Meet with engineers/planners/governmental agencies
Obtain fees due at building permit & building permit/school fee increases
Review subdivision/development agreement requirements as needed
Estimate or review hard costs, soft cost and carry cost for proformas
Review environmental mitigation requirements
Advise Director of Land Acquisition and the Division President of any potential problems or issues and offer suggestions for resolution
Review, approve, code and process invoices
You are willing to perform other duties as assigned