A national homebuilder with a four-decade reputation for its progressive management and steady growth has an opening for an experienced land acquisition manager in Chicago. With an emphasis on its positive workplace culture, this is a private company that’s consistently recognized as one of the country’s best employers. Additionally, this position will give the right person the chance to showcase his or her leadership skills within a new division for this company.
The land acquisition manager will oversee site selection, entitlement, due diligence and development through lot delivery. This requires coordination of outside engineers, planners, contractors and joint venture partners. Additionally, this manager will work closely with the division president, the vice president of land and financial analysts to prepare project pro-formas, budget projections and feasibility assessments for potential purchases. This is a high-visibility position, and the successful candidate will be expected to participate in relevant civic and business organizations while developing a network of developers, brokers and land owners to reveal acquisition opportunities.
Meeting these challenges will require a professional experienced with land buying and entitlement in the Chicago area, with infill experience a big plus. In addition to existing business relationships in the region, the successful candidate will bring three to five years in residential land development or significant land brokerage experience. The job requires the ability to balance multiple competing priorities in a fast-changing environment. Other requirements include a relevant bachelor’s degree and familiarity with productivity software that includes Microsoft Access or Lotus Notes.
Christopher Frederick, a trusted national executive search firm, has been retained by this sought-after company to find the perfect candidate for this role in Chicago. If you feel your ambition and land acquisition experience would be a good fit, contact firm principal Chris Hingle at (713) 961-5582, email him at chingle@chrisfred.com or visit www.chrisfred.com.