Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for managing the Divisions land acquisitions program and for promoting positive/effective relationships with land sellers and the brokerage community. CB ZR

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and implementation of business plan strategies, including the monitoring/documenting of the Divisions land acquisition needs/issues and the formulation/recommendation of related programs/solutions. Prepare and periodically update annual objectives, budgets and schedules for assigned programs.

Perform a lead role in land acquisitions negotiations and administer purchase documentation, financial analysis and due diligence processes, title report/insurance matters, and the monitoring of compliance with related pre-closing commitments/agreements.

Assist in land division profile/brochure preparation, including coordination of quality collateral materials preparation and the distribution/control of information conveyed.

Implement and maintain a land acquisition deal log and tracking

system for all Division acquisitions transactions. Prepare periodic reports on deal status versus business plan assumptions and include information pertaining to acquisition strategy/ financial projections, schedule, assigned tasks and responsibilities. Develop and maintain a historical land acquisition database.

Perform liaisons role with the land brokerage community and ensure that the Division is adhering to all related contractual obligations and taking advantage of all opportunities provided by brokerage contacts.

Formulate Division land acquisition processes and procedures that insure effective land prospecting, compilation of competitive/comparable land transactio ns, and coordination of acquisition efforts with other Lennar entities.

Assist in the preparation and control of Division land acquisitions budgets and administer related vendor contracts, change orders, check requests and invoices.

Perform other duties as directed or as appropriate to share team

workload.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor degree in marketing, business, real estate or a related real estate field; or four (4) years of experience in land acquisition, marketing and/or administrative positions with residential or land development firms, or consulting firms serving real estate industry clients.

Excellent human relations skills and be able to negotiate/influence the

cooperative efforts of others, both within and beyond direct lines of personal authority.

Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Must have initiative and be able to achieve objectives with minimal supervision.

Must be detail-oriented and a problem-solver able to deal with complex situations.

Computer literacy, especially regarding word processing, spreadsheet analysis, project scheduling and data management software.

Basic knowledge of sales/negotiating principles and real estate

practices.

Physical Requirements:

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry office materials and supplies weighing 25 pounds or less. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. May be required to operate a motor vehicle.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.