Land Acquisition Director

Job Summary:  Responsible for overseeing and executing the acquisition of land and lots for Atlantic Builders.  Work in collaboration with Land Department Team to meet company goals and projections.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions 

Leadership

• Provide support, guidance and oversight to Central VA President.
• Monitor and review department’s strategic plan and performance through key metrics and reports.

Market Research

• Work with team members to monitor local home building and developer activity.
• Determine land and finish lot values in the local market.

Lot/Land Acquisition

• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and secure land and lot positions along the I-64 corridor (eastward toward Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa) and I-81 corridor (Staunton, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Shenandoah Valley), and other areas in Central VA as the division’s geographic and market presence grows, including identification of new markets and product types.
• Establish relationships with developers and local municipalities.
• Locate land suitable for development.
• Locate lots suitable for acquisition
• Negotiate directly with landowners and developers to structure deals to meet the goals of Atlantic Builders for growth and financial performance that align with Atlantic Builders’ strategic and business plans. 
• Coordinate with legal team and sellers to complete purchase contracts of lots and land.
• Take land contracts through entitlement and government approvals. 
• Work with developers, engineers, environmentalists, attorneys, utility companies, sitework companies, local governments, and others to conduct due diligence.

Land Development

• Work with the internal development team to ensure on budget and on schedule completion of finished lots

Support all Atlantic Builders Core Values
• Delighted Customers
• Passionately Learn and Grow
• Respect All Opinions
• Act with Urgency
• Give Back
• Have Fun and Celebrate
• Do It Right the First Time

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 2 – 4 years land acquisition experience
• Familiarity with the Central Virginia market preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written to various audiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail.  
• Solid skills with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, One Note, etc. 
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to creatively solve problems with minimal supervision.

Pay Range:  $140,000 - $150,000 DOE, excellent benefits, gas allowance
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