Land Acquisition Manager

Who Our Client Is Our Lakeland based client is one of the largest private homebuilders in Florida! They build exclusively in the Central Florida corridor and have been expanding their business and footprint in the last few years. They offer a great culture, growth opportunities, strong leadership along with solid compensation plans, benefits, 401(k) and more! If you have experience in residential land acquisition and like being a part of a diverse, growing company - this could be for you! What They Need The Land Acquisition Manager will be responsible for identifying and evaluating land acquisition opportunities across targeted counties in the greater Tampa Bay area. The position is structured as a hybrid role, with time spent both in the field actively sourcing opportunities and in the company's Lakeland office collaborating with the team. Candidates should be based in the greater Tampa area and able to report to the Lakeland office as needed. What You'll Do Source and identify land suitable for acquisition and development for residential subdivisions by conducting the necessary market research and due diligence. Determine land values in the specific market by checking property sales by means of public records, developers, and other professional affiliates. Perform land use and financial analysis to complete feasibility analysis on various parcels of land. Collaborate with the planners and civil engineers to complete the full site analysis and costs. Identify and qualify potential land acquisitions in alignment with company goals. Prepare land proforma analysis. Collect all pertinent data for potential acquisitions. Negotiate the acquisition of properties directly with landowners, attorneys, or brokers to secure the best price. Manage the land/lot purchase contract process with legal counsel, Director of Acquisition, and VP of Land. Review and monitor purchase agreements to ensure scope of work is met. Project-manage all land acquisition activities to ensure a successful outcome. Collaborate with the Land Development Project Managers on potential development communities. Develop business community relationships and scout other avenues for potential acquisitions. What You'll Need Bachelor's Degree preferred 3 years of experience in Real Estate Acquisition, preferably in the homebuilding industry Experience with Land Acquisition in the state of Florida Valid, unrestricted driver's license and a good driving record Must possess professional attitude to represent the company in a positive manner Ability to perform, in a professional manner, multiple detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines Computer literate with ability to work with Microsoft Office. Strong Excel and reporting skills are critical.