Director of Land Acquisition - Milwaukee, United States - Veridian Homes

Description

Are you passionate about smart growth and green-built practices? Veridian Homes, an innovative company at the forefront of transformative real estate, is on the lookout for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our team as a Director of Land Acquisition in the Greater Milwaukee Area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Locating land in the state of Wisconsin suitable for acquisition and development by conducting the necessary market research and due diligence.
• Creating a land purchase strategy map and outlining all properties and owners in strategic purchase areas.
• Building and presenting financial proformas and business plans of target acquisition parcels to the President of the company.
• Establishing strategic relationships and managing a network of contacts for avenues of possible acquisitions.
• Assisting with entitlement and due diligence process in Madison and Milwaukee areas.
• Physically walk the land to determine potential for special development situations, (e.g., topography issues, utility relocations, special grading issues, abandonment, environmental, etc.).
• Reviewing and comprehending environmental, wetland and soil reports as well as engineering plans.
• Working with area municipalities including networking with key political figures.
• Building strong relationships with other division departments such as Sales, Consruction, and Finance.
• Determining and tracking land values in the specific market by checking like property sales by means of public records, developers, and other professional affiliates.

Qualifications: We are looking for candidates who bring a unique blend of skills and experience to this role:

• Bachelor's Degree with concentration in Real Estate, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or Urban Planning is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in the full lifecycle of land acquisition, including sourcing opportunities, due diligence, negotiations, and closing deals.
• Wi realtor's license in good standing.
• Proven knowledge of construction practices.
• Ability to navigate complex deal structures and contractual agreements.
• In-depth knowledge of the local real estate market, including trends, property values, and potential development opportunities.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.
• Strong networking skills to build and maintain relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to build and direct effective teams to manage major development projects.
• Detail-oriented and driven to always be on top of their areas of responsibility.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously through high energy, flexibility, and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.If you enjoy a fast-paced work environment that strives for continuous quality improvement, we welcome you to apply Interested and qualified candidates should apply online at Veridian Homes/Veridian Management Solutions is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.