Director of Land Acquisitions

Director of Land Acquisitions

We are Lennar 

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future

Our commitment to Quality, Value, and Integrity is the underlying foundation upon which Lennar was built, and these three fundamental principles still guide us in caring for our customers, associates, shareholders, and community.

Lennar is seeking a Director of Land Acquisition to manage all aspects of land acquisition, due diligence, feasibility, design and entitlements for the Division.  Manage all land development activities for the Division. 

• A career with purpose.

• A career built on making dreams come true.

• A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team 

• Identify potential land acquisition targets through detailed study of tax maps and networking with attorneys, engineers and others involved in residential land development. 

• Prepare land acquisition packages “Greenbook” for corporate investment committee approval.

• Conduct and facilitate monthly and quarterly partner (join venture) meetings.

• Responsible for Bond maintenance.

• Development/Entitlement Budgeting.

• Responsible for lot takedown schedules, land pipelines schedules, and LOC updates.

• Supervise Third Party HOA Management Company and review HOA annual budget(s).

• Ability to run a board of directors meeting when necessary and according to Robert’s Rules of Order.

• Develop and maintain effective resident relations plan through the Division’s communities.

• Observes all safety standards and participates in the Company’s efforts to provide a safe work environment.

• Recruit, hire and train associates as necessary.

• Manage the design, budgeting and construction of community infrastructure and amenities.

• Presentations at public hearings and community meetings.

• Obtain required permits and governmental approvals for all land development improvements for the Division.

• Achieve starts projections and closings on new communities.

• Maintain inventory reports, critical dates, contracts summaries and periodic market analysis.

• Maintain Land Contract files, maps and other files in Division office.

• Network with other builders, developers and brokers to maintain market awareness; develop key contacts and introductions to DP to become a strong competitor in Division’s market area.

• Negotiate purchase contracts, land development contracts and design service agreements.

• Direct the planning and coordination of civil engineering, architectural and landscape design services.

• Prepare detailed site budgets for new developments.

• Assist the Division President in developing long range planning and growth objectives for the division.

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Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Degree in business administration, engineering, accounting, finance or similar program required. 

• Minimum 10 years of combines experience in land development and land acquisition.

• Valid Driver’s License. 

• Valid current auto insurance coverage.

• Computer literacy, including word-processing, spreadsheet analysis, project scheduling and data management software. 

• Knowledge of sales/negotiating principles and real estate. 

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing. 

• Must exercise initiative and achieve objectives with minimal supervision. 

• Must be detail-oriented and a problem-solver able to deal with complex situations.

Contacts

Daily interaction with various division personnel, outside agencies, business partners, consultants and homeowners. 

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements:

Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.  Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift