Director of Land Acquisition (2132)

Job DetailsJob Location: Colorado Division - Englewood, CO 80112JOB PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for the planning and directing of division land business including acquisitions, planning, design, entitlement and development. Maintaining excellent communications with appropriate public agencies, utilities, internal organization, and staff members is required.

The pay range for this position is from $120,000.00 to $160,000.00 plus bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life, and 401(k) with match.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties and Responsibilities

Land Acquisition

Identify opportunities for land and lot acquisition
Negotiate, acquire and entitle the land necessary to meet company goals and projections; prospect for potential land acquisition opportunities
Establishes broker/seller relationships
Analyzes land development proformas
Handles bond submittals and reimbursements
Drafts and submits LOIs
Negotiate and finalize contracts for targeted acquisitions while preforming due diligence tasks and presenting to corporate land committee for approval
Maintain reports, critical target dates, contract summaries and periodic market analysis
Network with other builders and developers to maintain market awareness, develop contacts and provide information necessary for the division to be a strong competitor
Coordinate the activity of engineers, land planners, architects and general contractors in the development of acquired properties
Coordinate with local, county, state and federal governmental agencies to annex, zone and otherwise secure regulatory approval for projects

Land Development

Oversees the land development function, strategic objectives and designs methodology to achieve Company goals
Develops the annual Land department budgets and schedules
Provides leadership, direction and management of department functions, policies and procedures
Provides skills and expertise to the division by building, developing, and managing a land development team
Aligns business plans with organizational objectives
Establish and foster professional relationships with state, county and city inspectors and officials to maximize productivity of development sites
This position has sole responsibility for preparing land for lot subdividing by consulting with engineers; soliciting, analyzing, and awarding bids, arranging for land grading, installing streets, curbs and gutters, controlling costs and scrutinizing contracts
Prepare bid packages and negotiate all land development contracts for this region while overseeing this same function for the company
Inspect development site to ensure site is progressing according to plan and schedule; maintain a job activity log and produce weekly reports
Manage development costs; ensure costs are within budget constraints
Assist with application and securing bond and permits; follow up on bond reductions
Review and comprehend engineering drawings with emphasis on cost reductions
Coordinate resolution of land development issues affecting house construction (e.g. structural pads, paving, sediment control, lot balance)
Resolve and follow-up on development issues when community is closed out
Maintain and monitor proper subdivision appearance

Land Entitlement

Manage land purchases through entitlement processes; provide information for and participate in the coordination of land acquisition packages
Assess site viability and provide information where appropriate
Interface with homeowner’s association, as necessary

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Skills

A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
An ability to think ahead and plan over a 1-2-year time span as well as a long range 5-year time frame
The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Problem analysis/resolution skills at the strategic and functional level
Evaluation of the staff group structure and team plan for continual improvement of efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth
Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy
Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing and spreadsheets (MSWord, Excel)
Strong land negotiation and contract skills
Knowledge of market trends, pricing, growth and supply
Knowledge of local, county, state and federal regulations
Broad functional experience in areas of blueprints and specifications, general knowledge of homebuilding financials and systems

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in related field and minimum 7 years experience within the homebuilding industry with concentration in Land & Entitlement OR equivalent combination of education and/or work experience
Exposure to residential homebuilding or land development environment is required