The Specialized Recruiting Group is hiring a Vice President of Land Acquisition for a reputable homebuilder in Charlotte. Please see the job description below and apply if interested:
Position Responsibilities:
1) Team Leadership and Development:
Recruit, hire, train, and retain a high-performing, engaged team.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and achievement-oriented culture aligned with company values.
Promote continuous team growth and support departmental goals, ensuring efficient problem-solving and optimal results.
2) Collaboration and Relationship Building:
Build strong relationships with internal departments like Development, Sales, Marketing, Construction, Studio, and Finance to ensure smooth operations and alignment of goals.
Partner with division leadership to define and implement land policies, goals, and strategies.
Actively support other company initiatives as required.
3) Land Acquisition and Strategy:
Identify and secure current and future land acquisition opportunities through various methods, including digital software and networking.
Grow the land acquisition pipeline to meet division goals, ensuring strategic alignment with the business plan.
Develop and manage the land acquisition budget in partnership with division leadership.
4) Negotiation and Deal Management:
Oversee preparation of proformas, financial analysis, risk mitigation, negotiations, and agreements for land purchases.
Prepare and negotiate letters of intent, agreements, and legal documents in compliance with company procedures.
Lead the land acquisition contract process and ensure contract compliance, managing teams of consultants as needed.
5) Process Improvement and Best Practices:
Commit to continuous improvement by recommending and implementing process enhancements to ensure department efficiency.
Collaborate with internal teams to gather data for land acquisition packages and oversee the preparation of underwriting materials.
Position Qualifications:
1) Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in land acquisition, divestiture, and development within a homebuilding or real estate environment.
2) Skills and Competencies:
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly in multi-disciplinary settings.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations that resonate with stakeholders.
Proficiency in preparing financial statements, acquisition packages, and work plans.
Knowledge of market data analysis, real estate transactions, and the ability to assess market viability and risk.
Expertise in negotiating complex legal documents and managing real estate transactions for homebuilding.
3) Leadership and Negotiation:
Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage consultants, and facilitate negotiations toward mutually beneficial agreements.
Demonstrated ability to work with various external parties such as brokers, developers, investors, legal professionals, and government agencies