What will you do in this role?

The Manager of Acquisition and Entitlement will be responsible for overseeing the coordination of land acquisition and entitlement processes from conception to execution. This role requires a strong understanding of land use planning, zoning regulations, and land entitlement activities, as well as project management and communication skills.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Acquisition:

  - Network with developers, brokers, landowners, and other builders to determine new land opportunities.

  - Identify potential land acquisition targets that would create residential land opportunities that are consistent with the division’s growth targets.

  - Grow land acquisition pipeline necessary to meet company goals.

  - Draft, publish and negotiate letters of intent and purchase and sale agreements.

  - Manage and complete due diligence review, underwriting, and approvals for proposed new land acquisitions.

   - Collaborate with internal teams, external consultants, and government agencies

   - Assist in negotiating terms of purchase and sale agreements.

   - Construct and publish an acquisition presentation for submittal to a committee for final approval.

   - Maintain management reports to ensure clarity regarding acquisition schedule and needs

   - Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Entitlement:

   - Collaborate with internal departments such as design, engineering, and construction to ensure seamless integration of forward planning strategies into project execution.

   - Manages the entitlement process and related consultants on multiple projects to deliver Platted lots and approved construction documents on schedule and within budget.

  - Ensure entitlement and construction documents adhere to municipal specifications

You Have:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or a related field.

- 3 - 7 years of experience in residential and/or commercial development related activities.

- Strong understanding of the entire development and construction process

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams, government officials, and community stakeholders.

- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.

You Might Also Have:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual in person attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA accounts, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and EAP
• Time Off benefits include Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, floating holidays, and parental leave
• Home purchase discount
• Tuition Reimbursement

Expected Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 - This position is eligible for additional performance incentives through quarterly bonus opportunities.

Business Unit -

Oakwood Homes