The Collier Companies is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager!

This role will report out of The Collier Companies Florida Home Office in Gainesville, which offers beautiful natural areas, a temperate climate, and tremendous educational, cultural, and commercial opportunities. Gainesville was recently ranked as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

If you are seeking a career, not just a job, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that rewards success, then we want to hear from you!

Perks – The Good Stuff:

• The Collier Companies 401k match is 100% of your contribution up to 10% of your gross income.
• Up to 24 days off during your first year with annual increase!
• Stylish TCC logo attire provided
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
• Group & supplemental life insurance policy options
• Reimbursement accounts & prepaid legal services
• Career growth opportunities
• Industry education opportunities

Our Commitment to You – Our Greatest Asset:

The Collier Companies is a fast-growing company that fosters a professional attitude and a strong team spirit. We are committed to training our employees well, honoring their achievements, and promoting from within. The people who work here are outgoing, caring, and proud of what they do. If you’re someone who welcomes responsibility and enjoys getting involved, you’ll fit right in.

Qualification:

• Experience in Land Acquisitions, Planning, and Development
• In-depth knowledge of the area land market
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports or legal documents
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in residential Single or Multi-Family Land Acquisitions

Responsibilities:

• The Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for identifying, researching, underwriting, investigating, qualifying, and managing the purchasing of land that aligns with the strategy and business goals of the division.
• Network with brokers, developers, engineers, planners, municipalities, and landowners for new acquisition opportunities
• Perform preliminary due diligence and underwriting to determine the viability of each deal
• Maintain updated land use plans and database
• Use plans, aerial maps, and assessor databases to find vacant & semi-vacant parcels with the potential for residential use
• Contact owners and enter potentially viable projects into the Land Database
• Monitor Entitlement / Development application lists
• Review Metro Study, Smart numbers, and other Broker resources for new parcels
• Conduct Market Analysis to set preliminary pricing
• Visits, competitive market analysis worksheets, and price per square footage graphing
• Complete due diligence checklist and due diligence memorandum
• Complete presentation to Asset Management Committee for approval on all new deals
• Resolve any AMC issues before EDD and Closing
• Manage a pipeline of deals for re-position back into the production cycle
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned

Our Culture – How We’re Different:

The Collier Companies is a fast-growing company that fosters a professional attitude and a strong team spirit. We are committed to training our teams well, honoring their achievements, and promoting from within. The Team Members who work here are outgoing, caring, and proud of what they do.

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  At The Collier Companies, we recognize TEAM MEMBERS for being the foundation of our success.
• Our mission is PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS.
• We are good STEWARDS to each other, believe in collaboration and support one another to achieve our mission.
• We PRIDE ourselves on the principles taught in “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, written by Stephen Covey.
• The Collier Companies Team Members are committed to CANI (Constant & Never-Ending Improvement) & to utilizing our I&R (Initiative & Resourcefulness) to find solutions that are BOTH E&E (Efficient & Effective) that we implement via IIT (I Intend To ____)
• We are committed to ONGOING LEARNING – At The Collier Companies & sponsor Book Clubs that support growth.
• GROWTH – We have a goal to double in size within the coming decade! Our team members have a FIRE IN THE BELLY and hold the torch with a BURNING SENSE OF URGENCY!
• We bring STABILITY into the marketplace and to our residents with a PERPETUAL HOLD strategy. This benefits our human capital, finances, and customer experience.
• ROOTED – We are a privately owned group that’s been in business since the 1970’s and the world’s largest privately owned student housing company and growing multi-family apartment organization!

PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS

Background checks are an employment requirement. Upon submission of your application, you will be invited to complete our candidate assessment.

These are required steps in the hiring process.

The Collier Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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