K. Hovnanian is celebrating 60 years of quality and leadership in the home building and community development industry. Do you want to play a large role in those every day decisions that help build dream homes? It’s the homes where people will raise their child, form their most important memories, plot the course for their future, spend quality time with their grandchildren or enjoy quiet times reflecting on a life full of accomplishments. Over 300,000 families have put their dreams in our hands, and you can as well.
Director of Land Acquisition will be responsible for providing an adequate supply of land to fulfill the business unit’s production needs on an ongoing basis by participating with the business unit president in the budgeting process to determine such requirements. Manage Land Acquisition Associates. Identify acquisition opportunities through contacts with brokers, builders, bankers, landowners, engineers, planners, attorneys, municipal officials and in-house contacts. Develop a broad understanding of the various municipalities within the business unit’s territory. Prepare financial analyses, market analyses and narrative reports for parcels under consideration for purchase. Organize presentations for business unit presidents to evaluate potential acquisitions. Negotiate with landowners and/or their agents. Review/interpret zoning/land use ordinances and master plans.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Position also requires a minimum of 6 years' related experience in Land Acquisition. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to prepare, interpret and present various financial analyses, as well as statistical market analyses required. Ability to present information to top management, public groups, and/or internal Associates required. Strong analytical, general management, people, and computer skills required. Successful candidate must maintain a valid driver's license.
Candidate must proactively face challenges while being committed to providing customers with excellent services and products. The capacity for directing others while under pressure and maintaining a high level of ethics and integrity in all dealings is a must. Strategic planning abilities, handling multiple tasks with simultaneous deadlines and demonstrating good judgment and decision-making skills are necessities for this position. The candidate must have a proven track record of success in building effective teams and interpersonal relationships while steadfastly pushing self and others for results.
K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC, a subsidiary of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a well-respected publicly traded company, is committed to providing an environment and programs that help our associates flourish. You can look forward to professional support and extensive benefits—including medical/dental/vision coverage, discounts on mortgages and home appliances, and a 401(k) plan. To learn more about us, visit www.khov.com/careers.
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