Vice President - Land Acquisition

A. Duda & Sons•Viera, FL

17h

About The Position

Viera Builders , a subsidiary of A. Duda & Sons, Inc., is a premier homebuilder known for creating master-planned communities that combine quality, innovation, and lifestyle. We’re seeking a visionary Vice President with deep land acquisition expertise to identify, analyze, negotiate and acquire new land and/or lots in Florida and other potential markets for land development and home building opportunities outside the master planned community of Viera in accordance with the organizational strategy and business plan.

Requirements

10+ years of senior leadership experience in real estate acquisition and negotiation, preferably with mixed use projects or in the home building industry.
Demonstrated ability to expand into new markets and drive community growth from concept to completion
Bachelor’s degree required preferably in the area of business management, finance, economics, construction science or real estate; graduate or professional degree preferred.
Florida Brokers License strongly preferred
Strong financial, analytical, and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

Lead strategic land acquisition activities in collaboration with Division President, Viera Builders and TVC President and other departments.
Analyze markets and land positions to identify gaps and strategic areas for future land acquisitions.
Evaluate overall technical and financial feasibility of potential projects.
Maintain knowledge of market activities, trends and opportunities and generate prospective land deals through networking.
Oversee all potential new projects outside of Viera to include searching for new land parcels, finished lots, negotiation with sellers, due diligence, and preparation of materials to seek corporate and board approval.
Prepare letters of intent and respond to requests for qualifications in competitive build situations.
Coordinate contract review with counsel, manage contract negotiations, facilitate contract execution and ensure all contract requirements and deadlines are adhered to and met.
Assist the Land Development Department and Controller/Accounting department with project proforma creation and refinement.
Assist Land Development Department and Homebuilding operations with any development related issues after closing.