Land Acquisition Manager

About KB Home

KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 650,000 quality homes in our more than 60-year history. Today, KB Home operates in 45 markets from coast to coast. What sets KB Home apart is the exceptional personalization we offer our homebuyers from those buying their first home to experienced buyers allowing them to make their home uniquely their own, at a price that fits their budget. As the leader in energy-efficient homebuilding, KB Home was the first builder to make every home it builds ENERGY STAR certified, a standard of energy performance achieved by fewer than 10% of new homes in America, and has built more ENERGY STAR certified homes than any other builder. An energy-efficient KB home helps lower the cost of ownership and is designed to be healthier, more comfortable and better for the environment than new homes without certification. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers so they have a real partner in the homebuying process. As a result, we have the distinction of being the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder in third-party buyer satisfaction surveys. Build your career with KB Home. Learn more .

JOB SUMMARY: The Manager of Land Acquisition is responsible for finding, acquiring and prioritizing land acquisitions for the division. The Manager will work directly with division senior leaders to scrutinize all property deals and find land in areas and price ranges consistent with market survey data, while optimizing the return on investment and minimizing risk to the company. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIIES:

• Aggressively search for land deals to place under contract
• Under the direction of senior leaders, negotiate contracts with sellers
• Compile and analyze data for the development of Land Committee packages
• Oversee the compilation of data related to specific jurisdiction, rate orders, HOA obligations, MUD taxes and reimbursement structures, permit constraints
• Facilitate due diligence process through feasibility phase with engineers and consultants to complete preliminary development plans and costs, geotechnical and applicable environmental reports

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business (Finance/Economics), Engineering, Real Estate, Planning, Government Relations or related field is required
• Master's Degree preferred
• 3 - 5 years proven land experience in acquisition, contract negotiation and relationship building
• Home building or related construction/real estate industry preferred, preferably with 2+ years in the market
• Strong verbal & written communication, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate accurately and persuasively
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Work Requirements

• Work 8-hour days with flexibility for additional work hours when necessary
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to potential buyers, trade partners, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Ability to move about work location
• Ability to drive/travel as needed
• Ability to walk up and down stairs
• Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand
• Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio)
• Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Base Salary: The expected base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 per year depending on experience, paid semi-monthly.
• Bonus: This position is eligible for a quarterly per deal bonus program
• Benefits: Employee benefits available for this position include health care (medical, dental and vision) benefits, a 401(k) employee savings plan with Company match, vacation pay, paid sick days, and a monthly mobile phone stipend

Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!

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