Land Acquisition Manager

Job Description Summary

As a Land Acquisition Manager working for Taylor Morrison you will identify, evaluate and acquire properties that competitively position the division for success. Work to meet or exceed “commit to quality” expectations for on‑time model opening dates (compared to “proposed” opening dates) and work collaboratively with all functional peers as a member of the division leadership team.

• Utilize our geographic information system to locate and track land development opportunities.
• Establish a network of colleagues and brokers able to bring acquisition/divestiture opportunities as needed.
• Keep abreast of local market land transactions.
• Identify and secure best prices and terms on property that conforms to divisional business plans and financial objectives.
• Negotiate land purchase contracts and review them with outside law firm and in‑house counsel.
• Act as a liaison in completing proformas with our Finance Team.
• Collect all pertinent data and prepare reports for potential acquisitions per company procedure.
• Inspect the site.
• Assist in due diligence for new land acquisitions.
• Meet with engineers, planners and governmental agencies.
• Obtain fees due at building permit & building permit/school fee increases.
• Review subdivision and development agreement requirements as needed.
• Estimate or review hard costs, soft costs and carry costs for proformas.
• Review environmental mitigation requirements.
• Advise the Director of Land Acquisition and the Division President of any potential problems or issues and offer suggestions for resolution.
• Review, approve, code and process invoices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or 5 years of direct experience in land acquisition.
• Five years of experience in land acquisition, divestiture and development.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to anticipate possible obstacles and propose favorable solutions.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to implementation and execution.
• Concise writing and public speaking/presentation skills desirable for reporting to the senior investment committee.
• Core competencies:
  
  communication, leadership, multi‑tasking, negotiation, prioritization, and result‑oriented mindset.

• Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule.
• Access, input and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device.
• Engage in face‑to‑face conversations with customers, co‑workers and higher‑level managers.
• Sit or stand for long periods and move around the work environment as needed.
• Operate a motor vehicle if applicable.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Physically able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time and frequently lift up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Competitive Compensation.
• Health Care – Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability Programs.
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance.
• Vacation and Company Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program.
• Home Mortgage Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Taylor Morrison, Inc. is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and is one of the nation’s leading homebuilders and developers. The company serves a wide array of consumers from coast to coast and offers career development and advancement opportunities to its employees.