Land Acquisition Associate/Manager - #1402561

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JOB SUMMARY: Under guidance of the VP of Land Acquisition, the Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for finding, acquiring, land acquisitions for the division. The Manager will work directly with division senior leaders to scrutinize all property deals and find land in areas and price ranges consistent with market survey data, while optimizing the return on investment and minimizing risk to the company.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Land Search & Acquisition:

• Aggressively search for land deals to place under contract. Build relationships with local landowners and brokers.
• Drive Land process to meet VC and operating margin goals
• Under the direction of senior leaders, negotiate Letter of Intent with sellers
• To support the land acquisition process, will build strong internal relationships with Sales, Purchasing, Construction, Customer Service, Marketing, Daily Units Processing and Mortgage
  
  

Land Committee

• Compile and analyze data for the development of Land Committee packages
• Participate in Corporate Land Committee discussions when needed
  
  

Data Collection

• Oversee the compilation of data related to specific jurisdiction, rate orders, HOA obligations, taxes and reimbursement structures, permit constraints
• Audit KB Home's customized database for accurate information
• Run high level proformas using the company’s proprietary data base
  
  

Reports

• Collect and analyze data to prepare weekly reports to upper management with a snapshot of all acquisitions for any given time period
• Track and input all sourced deals weekly into company tracking software
  
  

Education/Experience/Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business (Finance/Economics), Engineering, Real Estate, Planning, Government Relations or related field is required
• Master's Degree preferred
  
  

Experience

• Minimum years Two (2) proven land experience in acquisition, contract negotiation and relationship building
• Prior management experience preferred
• Hrate Land Committee discussions when neededome building or related construction/real estate industry preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understands market and industry trends
• Ability to connect with people, and develop and maintain professional relationships
• Proven ability of being customer centric by seeking solutions from the customer's perspective
• Strong verbal & written communication, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate accurately and persuasively
• Proven ability to lead and execute effective training sessions or conduct strong oral presentations
• Strong ability to work within a team-setting, inclusive of other's ideas, and a willingness to cooperate
• Makes quick and accurate decisions based heavily on facts, data and/or metrics
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  
  

Work Requirements

• Work 8-hour days with flexibility for additional work hours when necessary
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to potential buyers, trade partners, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Frequently walks up and down stairs
• Frequently move about work location.
• Ability to transport up to 50 lbs and move as needed
• Valid driver's license required to drive/travel as needed within designated region between jobsites
• Often works in outdoor weather conditions
• Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand
• Position is located on-site (2487 W Navigator Suite 120 Meridian, ID 83642)
  
  

Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!

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