Director, Land Acquisition (US Land Division - Carolinas)

Your Impact at Empire

The Director, Land Acquisition (US Land Division - Carolinas) will primarily be responsible for acquiring and managing low-rise residential sites for the North Carolina and South Carolina region. You will manage the entire lot and land acquisitions process through location sourcing, contract negotiation, and directing acquisition activities of the fully finished development lots and undeveloped land resources necessary for the region to attain its operating budgets.

This role is based out of Spartanburg/Greenville, SC.

What We Are Looking For:

• Post-secondary education in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field
• 5+ years experience in low rise residential land acquisition with finance background
• Licensed to practice Real Estate in NC and SC
• Experienced with contract negotiation

Bonus If You Have These Skills:

• CFA or CPA Designation, MBA considered an asset
• Strong communication and presentation skills with experience in business case presentations and data analysis

Why Join Empire?

Joining Empire isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about establishing a meaningful connection with the work you do. At Empire, we are redefining what it means to work in the homebuilding industry by fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. We firmly believe our employees are the cornerstone of our success, empowering us to do great work and Create Communities and Experiences That Matter.

Here are some exclusive offerings at Empire that we are really excited about – and we think you’ll appreciate too:

• Opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals.
• Receive exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through our Employee Home Ownership Program.
• Enjoy peace of mind with our employer paid benefits.
• Invest in your future with employer sponsored 401k plans.
• Keep growing your career with continuing education support and opportunities for learning & development.
• Join a company that believes your time outside of work is just as important as your time inside work.

What You’ll Be Doing Each Day

• Conduct acquisition analyses and provide recommendations based on complex financial proformas and business case presentations
• Identify acquisition opportunities through contacts with land developers, brokers, builders, bankers, landowners, engineers, planners, attorneys, and municipal officials
• Prepare and maintain the 3-5 years lot/land acquisitions pipeline for review by executive management team
• Determine lot and land values in the specific submarkets through the evaluation of comparable property sales by means of public records, developers, and other professional affiliates
• In coordination and delegation with other support team members, conduct due diligence, lead the budgeting process, and complete all due diligence checklist required for investment committee applications and presentations
• Manage the preparation of financial analysis, market analyses, contract summaries, and narrative reports for lot/land opportunities under consideration for purchase
• Negotiate with land developers, landowners, and or their agents and review any contracts of sale and coordinate with appropriate legal counsel to finalize for execution by managements
• Review and coordinate joint venture and partnership agreements or joint venture and partnership management agreements as appropriate

Who We Are

We are one of North America’s largest private homebuilders, with locations in Ontario, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee. Our purpose is to Create Communities & Experiences That Matter for our homeowners and each member of our team.

There is no set path at Empire; we offer you the opportunity to build your career in ways you never imagined. Your experiences at Empire will take you where you want to grow.

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Empire Communities is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, natural origin, disability or with respect to any other status protected under federal, state, and local laws or ordinances. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons.