Land Acquisition Manager
About The Position
The Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for identifying new land acquisition opportunities that align with the land strategy and business plan goals of the division. Smith Douglas Homes, one of the fastest growing home building companies in the country, is seeking an experienced Land Acquisition Manager to join their team in the Raleigh, NC metro area. The company offers a competitive benefits package and a family-type work environment. Smith Douglas Homes, recognized as the 32nd largest builder by Builder Magazine, has over 40 years of industry experience with a mission to enhance people’s quality of life by providing quality-built, value-packed new homes through disciplined operations. They are a Certified Great Place to Work.
Requirements
- 3+ years’ relevant experience in real estate development, construction, architecture, or engineering
- 3+ years’ in residential land acquisition
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth and GIS mapping applications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Construction Management, Real Estate, or related field
Responsibilities
- Identify land acquisition opportunities through networking and research.
- Prepare Letters of Intent (LOI) for potential land opportunities.
- Evaluate the potential financial feasibility of a project; collaborate with land development, strategic marketing, finance, and sales.
- Negotiate terms and conditions for purchase and sale agreements, work closely with the in-house real estate legal team.
- Create land package submittal for internal review and funding approval. Package to include market summary, competitive analysis, and financial projections.
- Participate in the due diligence on land acquisition opportunities.
- Assist in entitlement process; attend meetings with governmental officials, land owners, and engineers.
- Review survey and title issues with acquisition team and lead resolution.
- Negotiate and prepare amendments to existing land contracts as necessary.
- Cultivate and grow network of land owners, brokers, municipalities, homebuilder and lot seller.
Benefits
- competitive benefits package
- family type work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
