Job Summary:The Land Acquisition Manager for M/I Homes (NYSE "MHO") coordinates and assists in the acquisition and development of real estate into residential communities.
Duties and Responsibilities- Sources and acquires land for the development of communities across Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, and southern Sarasota counties in the Southwest Florida Market.
- Generates Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) on a regular basis and for each property.
- Monitors inventory of available excess lots for sale by other builders and developers.
- Develops and maintains property contact listings through continuous research and analysis of available land; establishes and maintains builder and developer contacts for available lots.
- Performs project underwriting and generates letters of intent (LOI's).
- Manages the evaluation process and the due diligence of land under consideration.
- Meets with seller/engineers/planners/municipalities/other agencies as required for each property.
- Prepares land acquisition packages for presentation and corporate approval.
- Assists in the land entitlement process.
- Assists with special projects as requested and performs additional duties as required.
RequirementsMinimum Education Experience: Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or civil engineering. 3-5 years' experience in real estate acquisitions (residential a plus). Ability to drive the market requires a valid driver's license and good driving record.
Skills and Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with a variety of people inside and outside of organization including Landowners, Developers, Local Politicians, and Consultants. Strong budgeting skills, ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills, ability to solve complex problems, negotiating legal contracts, and analytical skills are required. Fluency in MS Office (Excel, Word, MS Project, OneDrive, and Sharepoint) is mandatory.
Work Conditions:Must be able to walk potential sites before and during construction; be available for occasional meetings outside of typical business hours; weekly driving required between projects across Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, and South Sarasota Counties.
BenefitsM/I Homes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental leave, traditional and Roth 401(k) options, profit sharing plan, employee home purchase plan and more.
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