Division VP Land Acquisition

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From discovering land to developing new communities, you’ll work closely with the Sales, Construction and Finance teams at Pulte Homes. You will also collaborate with officials from local municipalities, professional consultants, legal counsel and land development contractors. In our World-Class training program, you will learn the land development process and focus this knowledge into creating unique living environments, thus continuing to enhance Pulte Homes’ respected image around the world.  

JOB SUMMARY:
Primary responsibility for leading and directing the Division’s land acquisition and entitlement process.  
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Locate new land suitable for development and its acquisition.
• Participate in the strategic and tactical planning at the Division. Ensure that the Division’s land pipeline is filled in a timely manner to meet business goals.
• Oversee contract administration, bidding contracts, and negotiation.
• Oversee acquisition and entitlement activities.
• Provide strategic and capital planning for future acquisitions.
• Hire, train, motivate, and evaluate staff.
• Prepare and manage budget.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES LEVEL: MENTOR / COACH / FEEDBACK With Direct Reports:

• Ensures appropriate staffing to meet department needs
• Utilizes recruiting and selection tools/processes to build organizational talent
• Delegates work according to employee's abilities and skills
• Evaluates employee's performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance
• Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities
• Creates opportunities for employee growth
• Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors)
• Assumes leadership role in proactive process improvement and supports best place to work culture at the Division level
   

SCOPE: (decision making, size of organization, budgetary etc.)

• Decision Impact: Division
• Department Responsibility: Multiple
• Budgetary Responsibility: Yes
• Direct Reports: Yes
• Indirect Reports: Yes
• Physical Requirements: If applicable
   

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Business or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 7 to 10 years previous related experience
• Strong negotiation and contract skills
• Knowledge of market trends, pricing and growth & supply
• Ability to strategically implement the company's goals by acquiring the necessary land to meet the strategic objectives
• Understanding of finance and law is essential 
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands
   

PAY RANGE:

• $175,000 - $200,000 per year
• Hired applicant will be eligible to receive bonuses and equity grants

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