Director of Land Acquisition

Scottsdale, AZ

* 2023 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® by Great Place to Work® and Fortune, ranking 36!
* Best Workplaces in Construction™ (#2)
* Opportunity: Promotes growth and movement within the organization

What you will do:

Responsible for locating, researching and contracting new land suitable for acquisition and development.

Responsibilities:

* Locate land suitable for acquisition and development by conducting the necessary market research and due diligence.
* Determine land values in the specific market by checking like property sales by means of public records, developers and other professional affiliates.
* Negotiate and contract land acquisition.
* Coordinate land entitlement and planning activities with Development team.
* Coordinate governmental review.
* Oversee land mapping.
* Review and monitor purchase agreements.
* Coordinate joint venture agreements or joint venture management agreements, as appropriate.
* Ensures appropriate staffing to meet department needs.
* Delegates work according to employee's abilities and skills.
* Evaluates employee's performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance.
* Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities.
* Creates opportunities for employee growth.

What you will need:

* Degree in Business or equivalent preferred.
* Driver's License because driving is an essential function of this position.
* Minimum 7 to 10 years previous related experience
* Strong negotiation and contract skills
* Requires knowledge of market trends, pricing and growth & supply
* Knowledge of political environment and the ability to form political connections
* Ability to strategically implement the company's goals by acquiring the necessary land to meet the strategic objectives
* Understanding of finance and law is essential