The right professional will soon have the opportunity to craft high-value deals for a national homebuilder, while working from any major city in the U.S. As the new vice president of land, this leader will cultivate acquisition opportunities in promising markets nationwide. At the same time, this executive will benefit from the organization’s well-earned reputation for build quality and an innovative workplace culture that truly values its people. Travel represents about 50 percent of this job, and accordingly the company will not require the successful hire to relocate, so long as he or she is proximate to a major airport.
The vice president of land will coordinate with a range of stakeholders to find and finance the property critical to this builder’s growth. These professionals include other members of the leadership team, landowners, attorneys, engineers, permitting authorities, contractors and developers. The process begins by researching new investment opportunities, developing financial proformas and gathering diverse financial information to present to investors. From there, this person will take part in the team that reviews documents and drawings relevant to the target properties. Duties also include budget preparation, bid evaluation and the financial analysis needed to bring deals to fruition.
This position requires an extensive background in finance, and the successful candidate will have a track record of working and negotiating with high-profile investors that include banks and REITS. The company is looking for at least five years of experience in real estate acquisition or relevant positions in finance. Additionally, candidates should be knowledgeable of residential and high-density residential real estate and development. This executive will be a persuasive negotiator who can solve problems and work easily with a wide variety of people. This company also places a significant emphasis on integrity and customer service, hiring people who demonstrate both.
Christopher Frederick Search Consultants, a trusted national executive search firm, has been retained to help this growing builder expand its leadership. If you feel your background in land acquisition and talent for leadership would make you a good fit, contact firm principal Chris Hingle at (713) 961-5582, email him at chingle@chrisfred.com or visit www.chrisfred.com.