Land Acquisition Manager

Description:

Pacific Lifestyle Homes— a growing regional homebuilder– seeks an experienced, skilled Land Acquisition Manager to identify and facilitate land purchases in support of strategic homebuilding goals. This is a full-time position based in Vancouver, WA and reports directly to the VP of Land Acquisition.

Pacific Lifestyle Homes provides a competitive total compensation package for the Land Acquisition Manager position with a range of $150,000 – $225,000. This range includes base salary, bonuses, and quarterly profit sharing, subject to achieving targeted sales expectations and the terms of a written employment agreement. This position is considered an exempt position.

Pacific Lifestyle Homes provides an extensive benefits package including:

• New Home Discount
• 120 hours of paid time off for the first year
• Company supported medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and families
• Participation in our 401(k)-retirement savings plan with company contributions
• Paid volunteer hours
• Seven paid holidays

An ideal candidate enjoys a challenge and thrives on making positive contributions to Company goals while exemplifying our core values including: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Candor and Humility. Our Company culture is team-oriented, supportive and customer-centered.

PLH employees take great pride in their work and have a genuine enthusiasm for seeing customers’ dreams realized. Please see our website for additional information: www.pacificlifestylehomes.com

For more details about our Company Culture, we invite you to view the video at the following link: https://youtu.be/Hud-5EsJ2fw

Land Acquisition Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Identifying properties for purchase to include finished lots and unimproved land in desirable locations.
• Conducting research to analyze value and marketability of land for housing purposes.
• Creating and analyzing budgets and proformas.
• Proactive outreach to land owners including mailers and meetings to identify Land Acquisition opportunities.
• Negotiating land/lot agreements that fit Company objectives; document by producing complete, accurate written agreements.
• Updating and managing lot acquisition budget.
• Managing entitlement and development process to create lots.
• Fostering positive business relationships with strategic partners including developers, land owners, public agencies and realtors.

Requirements:

Land Acquisition Manager Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5+ years sales, business negotiations or Land Acquisition experience in residential real estate.
• Bachelor’s degree in business/sales or similar field or Associates degree with equivalent experience.
• Self-motivated–energetic, driven and goal oriented.
• Charismatic, but genuine; easily builds trust and credibility.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and results.
• Knowledge of utility and developmental review departments.
• Creative and proactive problem solver; logical decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills; reliable, follows through.
• Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team.
• Positive and results-oriented; eager to take on new challenges.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Responsible and professional with strong work ethic, integrity, and reliability.
• Continuous learner. Demonstrates desire and ability to gain knowledge.
• Open to coaching and continuous improvement.
• Capable in use of computer software including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

A reference check, background check and pre-employment drug screen are steps in our hiring process.