Vice President, Land Acquisition & Feasibility

Vice President, Land Acquisition & Feasibility

Location:

Upland, CA.

Salary: $200,000–$260,000, commensurate with experience plus annual bonus and raise potential.

Job Description

The Lewis Group of Companies, one of the nation’s largest privately held real estate developers, is actively seeking an experienced professional for its Southern California land team.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for potential land acquisition opportunities throughout Southern California, primarily greater Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.
• Negotiate joint ventures and other land transactions.
• Work with landowners daily to prospect and negotiate for potential land purchases and coordinate the close of escrow.
• Maintain regular contacts and strong relationships with brokers and real estate agents.
• Maintain regular contacts and strong relationships with City and County Staff.
• Understand the development potential of specific land opportunities.
• Proficient with financial analysis and market evaluations.
• Coordinate and conduct physical due diligence activities with internal Lewis team members and outside consultants.
• Assemble business plans and development strategies.
• Manage multiple concurrent transactions.
• Familiar with the title and escrow process.
• Maintain knowledge of ordinances and codes related to land entitlement and development, including CEQA.
• Knowledge of State housing and land use legislation such as surplus land act requirements.
• Familiarity with affordable housing rules and regulations.
• Work regularly with elected officials to maintain strong relationships and gain initial support for future land entitlement and development processes.
• Collaborate with various internal Lewis departments: project development, marketing, legal, commercial, accounting, and finance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in land acquisition, land planning, and/or the real‑estate development industry.
• Experience in the Inland Empire and greater Los Angeles marketplace is preferable.
• Four‑year college degree in real‑estate development or a similar field.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and aerial mapping programs.
• A California Real Estate Sales or Brokerage license required, or to be obtained within six months of hire (Lewis will reimburse the cost of license and renewals).
• Reliable transportation and driver’s license required for travel to company projects and land sites.
• This is a Monday‑Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. office position located at the Upland, CA corporate office.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive annual salary and bonus schedule, Lewis offers a monthly auto allowance, a variety of benefits plans, a 401(k) savings plan with immediate vesting and company match, $100 per month cellphone reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation time, continued training, advancement opportunities, and much more.

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The Lewis Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.