Land acquisition manager job description

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The AES Clean Energy land team is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager with at least 5 years' experience in land and/or right of way acquisition in the energy industry. The Land Acquisition Manager will be responsible for managing land campaigns and landowner negotiations primarily in the western United States but may be asked to assist on projects elsewhere in the country. This position will play a key role in the Company's rapidly expanding solar generation portfolio. The successful candidate will have a keen understanding of all aspects of a successful land acquisition campaign including but not limited to real property conveyances, title, title curative, and encumbrances. Sound judgment, ingenuity, excellent problem solving, communication skills, and a proactive attitude will position the successful candidate to earn a rewarding opportunity with this fast-growing company.
Core Competencies
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Candidates need excellent problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills, along with patience, a positive attitude and the ability to work in a demanding team environment. They should also possess the following competencies:

Thorough understanding of the process for obtaining land and easements vital for energy development. Ability to work within strict deadlines. Understanding of basic real estate legal principles, title, and contract terms is required. Competence with basic mapping software (Google Earth). Arcview skill helpful but not required. Exceptional analytical and time leadership skills. Excellent communication skills including negotiation skills and conflict resolution. Understanding of land use constraints with respect to zoning, environmental and geotechnical issues. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to understand issues at a global level. Independent problem solver able to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Proven ability to produce error-free work under deadlines. Team player with strong initiative, able to work autonomously to complete tasks. Confidence public speaking, cold-calling, and negotiating with landowners and community representatives.



Principal Duties and Responsibilities
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The Land Acquisition Manager-Duties will include the following (other duties may be assigned):

Manage the relationships with and budgets of external land agents to ensure agreements required for site control are in place to meet project deadlines Work with the wind and solar development team and land agents to ensure all parcels are leased or acquired for successful buildout including turbine/solar field sites, substations and other project improvements needed. Acquisition of easements for transmission/distribution/generation ties. Communicate frequently with all project team members to ensure layouts are understood and site control is proceeding as needed to meet project deadlines. Ensure land contracts support the economics and schedule of the projects. Landowner communication needed to support permit development Provide accurate and up-to-date land acquisition status to internal and external partners on a regular basis. Prepare and manage land acquisition budgets. Review the land status on project acquisitions to determine the degree of completeness and level of work needed to complete land acquisition.



Desired Skills and Expertise:


5+ years' experience acquiring real property or land leases in the energy industry-including the acquisition of rights of way in CAISO market. Experience with Google Earth and other GIS software tools. Ability to work effectively with accounting systems. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills.



Education
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Bachelor's in Business, Engineering, GIS or related field.


AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Safety comes first at AES. To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire. Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.

*D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S.,*was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website atwww.drhorton.comfor more information.

*D.R. Horton, Inc.*is currently looking for an _*Land Acquisition Manager for our TAMPA NORTH DIVISION (Hillsborough to Pasco areas).*_ The right candidate will manage the Land Acquisition Department. Find, place under contract, receive governmental approval, and close on new land that meets the division's needs.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities*include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Plan, direct, and coordinate all land acquisition activities
* Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers
* Identify and qualify potential land acquisitions in alignment with division goals
* Manage the due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with internal design and land development teams
* Manage, coordinate resources for, and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions
* Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing
* Maintain responsibility for developing departmental overhead budget and controlling the budget
* Manage the land/lot purchase contract process with division counsel, outside counsel, and region counsel
* Collaborate with the Land Development Department on potential development communities
* Develop business community relationships and scout other avenues for possible acquisitions
* Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets
* Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys
* Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

*Supervisory Responsibilities*

Directly manages two or more employees in the Land Acqusition Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

*Education and/or Experience*

* Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
* Seven to ten years of related experience and/or training
* Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license
* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
* Proficiency with MS Office and email

*Preferred Qualifications*

* Strong communication skills
* Creative thinking and attention to detail

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

* Medical, Vision and Dental
* 401(K)
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Flex Spending Accounts
* Life Insurance
* Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

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**Job:** **Land*

**Organization:** **Home Builder*

**Title:** *Land Acquisition Manager (TAMPA NORTH DIV - Hillsborough to Pasco)*

**Location:** *Florida-Tampa*

Drees Homes is a family-owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 90 years, we have taken care of our employees and our customers. It's why we rank as the 19th largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a track record of long-tenured employees. We're proud of being named a 2022 U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in ten metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.

National homebuilder with a superb reputation as a leader and innovator in the industry is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager for our the Indianapolis, IN Division.

This position is responsible for land acquisition, including market analysis, site identification, feasibility and financial analysis for the Indianapolis Division of Drees Homes.
Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Stay abreast of market demographics, market sales data, and other available market information in order to identify area sub-markets that will sustain growth and provide opportunity for future home sales.

+ Conduct detailed land/lot searches in sub-markets, consistent with the findings of market research.

+ Meet with landowner(s)/developers and negotiate favorable purchase terms that satisfy the financial requirements of a successful development.

+ Perform preliminary due diligence to ensure properties have development potential.

+ Prepare a detailed project financial pro forma. Monitor zoning, engineering, permitting, and miscellaneous approval costs to assure that they fall within budgeted amounts.

+ Professionally represent the company before zoning boards, planning commissions, town meetings, inspection agencies, and engineering consultants and assist with obtaining necessary project approvals.

+ Oversee finished lot balances and secured lot inventory to assure that sufficient inventory exists to achieve annual profit plan and to accommodate future growth.

Knowledge and Skills:

+ Excellent math and computer skills, particularly proficient in MS Excel

+ Proven success in negotiations

+ High results orientation; good personal and professional judgment; excellent problem solving skills

+ Very high sense of urgency and the ability to successfully multi-task

+ Familiarity with the Indianapolis market preferred

+ Understanding of real estate contract language preferred

+ Strong computer skills including MS Office, Word and Excel

Requirements:

+ College degree

+ Land acquisition or related experience

+ Development or Real Estate experience, preferred

+ Municipality experience related to land approvals a plus

+ Strong understanding of land entitlement process preferred

+ Self-starter with a strong work ethic

+ Passionate and driven with high level of integrity

+ Persistent, organized and energetic

The schedule of this position will be Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, plus additional hours as necessary.

Competitive hourly rate, bonus potential, plus a comprehensive benefits package including profit sharing and 401(k) plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place

To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website - www.dreeshomes.com.

ID: 2022-2471

FLSA Status: Exempt

Community: N/A

Street: 900 East 96th Street