Land Manager Job San Antonio area,Texas USA,Construction

The Land Manager plays a crucial role in supporting First America Homes by helping acquire finished lot deals. This position is responsible for managing a steady pipeline of land opportunities that will support future home builds and sales. The Land Coordinator works closely with internal teams to ensure that acquisitions align with the company's strategic goals and market demands, helping to secure future projects and drive the company's growth.

Collaboration

Prepare community set-up form and hosting kickoff meeting with Sales, Construction, Purchasing, Operations, and Marketing.
Collaborate with the Finance and Sales Teams to select the appropriate lots for scheduled lot purchases under contract and to ensure earnest money is paid when scheduled.
Collaborate with Sales and Construction when incidents arise in their communities that require communication with the seller and/or developer.

Research

Perform Due Diligence on properties during inspection periods and prior to purchase which includes software such as:
Land Vision, Google Earth, Zonda.
Perform lot fit studies - ensure FAH product offering fits on challenging lots.
Assist VP of Operations and VP of Construction with inspections by driving by and walking onsite during construction and final signoff at substantial completion.
Gather information to present to the land committee for approval to purchase lots.

Land Acquisition Management

Read and understand plats and construction drawings, Community DCCRs (Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions), and contract terms and negotiations.
Write and submit Letters of Intent to Sellers.
Read and approve / red flag Title Commitments prior to lot purchases.
Pull lot reports on current projects in Inform

XL to understand timing and runway of project.
Communicates expectations and holds seller/developer responsible for contractual items.
Maintain accurate records of all land acquisition activities, prepare reports for senior leadership, and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.