Responsible for overseeing and executing the acquisition of land and lots for Atlantic Builders. Work in collaboration with Land Department Team to meet company goals and projections.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Leadership
  • Provide support, guidance and oversight to VP of Land Acquisition
  • Monitor and review department’s strategic plan and performance through key metrics and reports.
• Market Research
  • Work with team members to monitor local home building and developer activity.
  • Determine land and finish lot values in the local market.
• Lot/Land Acquisition
  • Establish relationships with developers and local municipalities.
  • Locate land suitable for development.
  • Locate lots suitable for acquisition.
  • Negotiate directly with landowners and developers to structure deals to meet the goals of Atlantic Builders for growth and financial performance that align with Atlantic Builders’ strategic and business plans.
  • Coordinate with legal team and sellers to complete purchase contracts of lots and land.
  • Take land contracts through entitlement and government approvals.
  • Work with developers, engineers, environmentalists, attorneys, utility companies, sitework companies, local governments, and others to conduct due diligence.
• Land Development
  • Work with the internal development team to ensure on budget and on schedule completion of finished lots

Support all Atlantic Builders Core Values

• Delighted Customers
• Passionately Learn and Grow
• Respect All Opinions
• Act with Urgency
• Give Back
• Have Fun and Celebrate
• Do It Right the First Time

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience.
  • 2 – 4 years land acquisition experience
  • Familiarity with the Fredericksburg market preferred.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written to various audiences.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Solid skills with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, One Note, etc.
  • Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks.
  • Ability to creatively solve problems with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, see, hear, speak and be physically flexible; occasionally stoop, lift up to 50 lbs., carry, drive, bend, climb, squat, kneel, and push/pull.
• No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• The noise level is usually moderately quiet in the office.