Land Acquisition Project Manager

Louisville, KY

A Fortune 500 company and one of America's top residential builders is looking for a Land Acquisition Project Manager or their team! If you are a Development Manager, Commercial Broker, Acquisitions Associate or Real Estate Manager, this could be a great next step for you!  

Highlights:

• The division is on track to close 1,200 homes this year.
• Robust land pipeline ensuring stability through market shifts.
• Expanding division with excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• The Land Acquisition Project Manager is responsible for supporting all aspects of land acquisition projects to sustain/grow market share.

What you will do:

• Assist in the preparation of acquisition feasibility packages including financial analysis, product pricing, competitive market research and graphing, fee compilation, and creation of site maps.
• Run pro-formas to determine land values and to analyze potential land acquisition opportunities.
• Review and monitor existing purchase agreements after initial closing to ensure compliance with contract terms. Maintain land acquisition database and tracking matrix.
• Work with Strategic Marketing to source acquisition properties. Assist in establishing target markets.
• Target and investigate underutilized properties.
• Learn necessary skills to negotiate and contract land acquisitions.
• Assist in locating land suitable for acquisition. Develop a network of local developers, builders, brokers, and landowners.
• Assist in creating LDA budgets and cash flows for potential land acquisitions.
• Perform due diligence reviews as necessary to support acquisition efforts. 
• Network with local brokers in an effort to identify land targets in the market.
• Identify/source land targets in the local market.

What you will need:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of real estate or homebuilding experience.
• Broad understanding of basic financials.
• Strong analytic skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate/work with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Self-starter.

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