Director of Land Acquisition Position Available In Orange, Florida

Director of Land Acquisition
FL – Orlando 32819
About KB Home
KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 670,000 quality homes in our 65 plus year history. Today, KB Home operates in 47 markets from coast to coast. At KB Home, people are our foundation. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers to ensure they have a real partner in the homebuying process. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company and are driven by a shared culture of customer obsession guided by our focus on sustainability providing a beneficial impact on the world. When you join KB Home, you become part of a team that is passionate about making the dream of homeownership a reality for families across America. Come be a part of our team!

JOB SUMMARY

The Under guidance of the VP of Land, the Director of Land Acquisition is responsible for finding, acquiring and prioritizing land acquisitions for the division. The Director 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 land owners and brokers. Schedule meetings and work directly with the banks and equity partners if a Joint Venture is involved
Drive Land process to meet VC and operating margin goals
Under the direction of senior leaders, negotiate contracts 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
Manage due diligence/feasibility analysis of acquisitions
Compile and analyze data for the development of Land Committee packages
Develop feasibility package for each deal outlining assumptions made etc. Participate in Corporate Land Committee discussions when needed
Reports
Collect and analyze data to prepare daily reports to upper management with a snapshot of all acquisitions for any given time period
Provide lot analyses on all communities
Rollout Process
Ensure Senior Leaders have reviewed the land package and provide feedback
Provide relevant information and keep the members of the Land and Operations teams appraised Provide implementation strategies

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:

Director-Minimum (5-8) years proven land experience in acquisition, contract negotiation and relationship building
Prior management experience preferred
Home building or related construction/real estate industry preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Understands market and industry trends
Demonstrated leadership capabilities including motivating teams, employee development, and being results oriented
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. Previous ERP database experience a plus!

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 (9102 Southpark Center Loop #100 Orlando

FL 32819

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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.
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KB Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.