Acquisitions Manager

WE BUILD THE COOLEST HOMES IN THE COOLEST NEIGHBORHOODS!

Thomas James Homes (TJH) is the replacement builder bringing superior design and tech-enabled simplicity to new, single-family homebuilding. Operating in high-demand communities across Northern and Southern California, the Pacific Northwest, Colorado, and Arizona, TJH offers homebuyers innovative pathways for attaining the right home, in the right neighborhood.

At Thomas James Homes, we are passionately committed to 1. Building your home as a sanctuary radiating with positive energy- a feeling of peace, safety and joy that speaks to your soul and reminds you that your home is your family’s private refuge. 2. Reducing the stress of urban life and 3. Treating everyone like family. Family represents a level of empathy, transparency, and honesty that leaves transactions in the dust in favor of relationships.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• PTO + Paid Holidays
• WFH Flexibility
• 401(k) matching - 100% vested
• Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• FSA & HSA Spending Accounts
• Referral program
• Employee paid Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Tranquility Rooms at each location
• Technology allowance and unlimited pantry snacks

THE ROLE:

Thomas James Homes is seeking an experienced Acquisitions Manager to support our Arizona Division located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for finding, negotiating, presenting, and closing deals that meet financial requirements and product portfolio. Develops and cultivates relationships with top brokers and agents to get off market and best in market deals first. Working closely with the operations team to find the right product for the sites located.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Network with other builders, developers, brokers, and landowners to maintain market awareness and develop contacts to become a strong competitor in Division’s market areas.
• Develop local market intelligence including key markets, pricing trends, competition, opportunity markets.
• Assesses deals within the division buy box to determine feasibility.
• Works closely with feasibility team to determine Performa and presentation to senior executive approval team.
• Conducts underwriting process ensuring meets all requirements.
• Works in partnership with sales and marketing on asset pricing throughout the entire lifecycle
• Spends time in the market to visit asset opportunities, participates in local activities to build network.
• Leverages relationships and market intelligence to find off-market opportunities.
• Negotiates deals by leveraging market knowledge to secure the best pricing.
• Reviews library portfolio and works closely with land team to determine how opportunities work within library portfolio to validate a real potential deal.
• Coordinate with other land acquisition associates, sub-contractors, consultants, real estate brokers, governing agencies, utility companies and other individuals and agencies relating to the land acquisition and development department.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Asset Management or related field
• 3-5 years’ experience in Asset Management and Residential Construction
• Demonstrated experience managing process.
• Experience leading functional and cross functional projects and teams and proven effectiveness as a matrix leader

WHAT WILL SET YOU A PART:

• Uses analytical skills and business acumen to assess opportunities for feasibility.
• Able to underwrite deals to ensure accuracy and profitability.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of contracts ensuring meets all legal, jurisdictional, TJH requirements.
• Knows how to conduct due diligence and thorough deal review to determine viability.
• Strong research and assessment skills to uncover deals and determine feasibility.

Thomas James Homes is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.