We trust that as a Land Acquisition Manager you will: (responsibilities)
Utilize our geographic information system to locate and track land development opportunitiesEstablish network of colleagues and brokers able to bring acquisition/divestiture opportunities as neededKeep abreast of local market land transactionsIdentify and secure best prices and terms on property that conforms to divisional business plans and financial objectivesNegotiate land purchase contracts and review with outside law firm and in-house counselAct as a liaison in completing proformas with our Finance TeamCollect all pertinent data and prepare report for potential acquisitions per company procedureInspect the siteAssist in due diligence for new land acquisitionsMeet with engineers/planners/governmental agenciesObtain fees due at building permit & building permit/school fee increasesReview subdivision/development agreement requirements as neededEstimate or review hard costs, soft cost and carry cost for proformasReview environmental mitigation requirementsAdvise Director of Land Acquisition and the Division President of any potential problems or issues and offer suggestions for resolution Review, approve, code and process invoicesYou are willing to perform other duties as assigned
What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)
CommunicationLeadershipMulti-TaskNegotiationPrioritizationResult Oriented
About you:
Bachelor's degree in business or related field or 5 years of years of direct experience in Land AcquisitionFive years of experience in land acquisition/divestiture and developmentComputer proficiencyAbility to anticipate possible obstacles and propose favorable solutionsStrong work ethic and commitment to implementation and executionConcise writing and public speaking/presentation skills are desirable for reporting to the senior investment committee
FLSA Status: Exempt
Will have responsibilities such as:
Office or non-manual work, which is directly related to management or general business operationsAct as a primary component of which involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance
Essential Functions:
Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to scheduleAbility to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic deviceAbility to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level managerAbility to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as neededAbility to operate a motor vehicle if applicableComply with company policies and procedure
Physical Demands:
Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the timeThe ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.
Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.