Taylor Morrison

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Land Acquisition Manager

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Job Description Summary

As a Land Acquisition Manager working for Taylor Morrison you will identify, evaluate and assist in the acquisition of properties that competitively position the division for success. The Land Acquisition Manager will work collaboratively with functional peers as a critical member of the division's Land team.

Job Details

We trust that as a Land Acquisition Manager you will: (responsibilities)

  • Utilize GIS tools and subscription databases to locate and identify land acquisition opportunities, and track and report local market land transactions
  • Manage multiple escrows including tracking critical dates, ensuring timely and appropriate responses to contractual milestones, and facilitating successful closings
  • Complete financial underwriting and proformas
  • Assist in gathering and reviewing due diligence for new land acquisitions
  • Meet with engineers/planners/governmental agencies
  • Establish preliminary entitlement and development schedules
  • Estimate conceptual land development budgets for proformas
  • Collaborate with operating peers to prepare feasibility and underwriting reports for potential acquisitions per company procedure
  • Establish network of colleagues and brokers able to bring acquisition/divestiture opportunities as needed
  • Identify and secure best prices and terms on property that conforms to divisional business plans and financial objectives
  • Negotiate land purchase contracts and ancillary agreements and review with outside law firm and in-house counsel
  • Advise Director of Land Acquisition of any potential problems or issues and offer suggestions for resolution
  • Review, approve, code and process invoices
  • You are willing to perform other duties as assigned

What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)

  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Detail Oriented
  • Multi-Task
  • Negotiation
  • Prioritization

About you:

  • Bachelors degree in business, finance, engineering, planning or related field or 3 years of years of direct experience in land acquisition
  • Three years of experience in land acquisition/divestiture and development
  • Computer proficiency
  • Ability to anticipate possible obstacles and propose favorable solutions
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to implementation and execution
  • Concise writing and public speaking/presentation skills are desirable for reporting to the senior investment committee

FLSA Status: Exempt

Will have responsibilities such as:

  • Office or non-manual work, which is directly related to management or general business operations
  • Act as a primary component of which involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance

Essential Functions:

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
  • Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
  • Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable
  • Comply with company policies and procedure

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
  • The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.

Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.

Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison

We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first. In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Disability Programs
  • Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
  • Vacation & Company Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
  • Home Mortgage Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Welcome to the Taylor Morrison, Inc. Career Portal

In order to be the best in the industry, you have to surround yourself with the best people. At Taylor Morrison, Inc., we are committed to being the best North American homebuilder as measured by our employees, customers, shareholders, and business partners.

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Taylor Morrison Home Corporation operates in the U.S. under the Taylor Morrison and Darling Homes brands. Taylor Morrison is a builder and developer of single-family detached and attached homes serving a wide array of customers including first-time, move-up, luxury, and active adult customers. Taylor Morrison divisions operate in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina and Texas. Darling Homes serves move-up and luxury homebuyers in Texas. In addition, Taylor Morrison also offers home financing though Taylor Morrison Home Funding, providing professional and knowledgeable home mortgage options.

Taylor Morrison, Inc. is always looking for dedicated professionals who share our values. Please use our Career Portal to view current job openings and apply for positions online.

Thank you for considering a career with Taylor Morrison, Inc.!

For more information about Taylor Morrison please visit www.taylormorrison.com.



Posted 30+ Days Ago

Full time

R0006879

06500180

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