Director of Land Acquisition - Scottsdale, United States - National Builder

Description

Director of Land Acquisition

Scottsdale, AZ

• 2023 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work and Fortune, ranking 36
• Best Workplaces in Construction (#2)
• Opportunity: Promotes growth and movement within the organization

What you will do:

Responsible for locating, researching and contracting new land suitable for acquisition and development.

Responsibilities:

• Locate land suitable for acquisition and development by conducting the necessary market research and due diligence.
• Determine land values in the specific market by checking like property sales by means of public records, developers and other professional affiliates.
• Negotiate and contract land acquisition.
• Coordinate land entitlement and planning activities with Development team.
• Coordinate governmental review.
• Oversee land mapping.
• Review and monitor purchase agreements.
• Coordinate joint venture agreements or joint venture management agreements, as appropriate.
• Ensures appropriate staffing to meet department needs.
• Delegates work according to employee's abilities and skills.
• Evaluates employee's performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance.
• Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities.
• Creates opportunities for employee growth.

What you will need:

• Degree in Business or equivalent preferred.
• Driver's License because driving is an essential function of this position.
• Minimum 7 to 10 years previous related experience
• Strong negotiation and contract skills
• Requires knowledge of market trends, pricing and growth & supply
• Knowledge of political environment and the ability to form political connections
• Ability to strategically implement the companys goals by acquiring the necessary land to meet the strategic objectives
• Understanding of finance and law is essential