VICE PRESIDENT OF LAND ACQUISITION - job 1 of 2

Job Summary 

As the Vice President of Land Acquisition, you will lead our team to successful and profitable land acquisition deals that meet each market's 5-year strategic plan. You will be a resource of land acquisition expertise and effectively develop and motivate all land acquisition managers by supporting their knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct their roles while upholding the organization’s standards and processes outlined for land acquisition.

100% in-office position at our corporate office in Erlanger, KY. 

You will thrive in this role if you: 

• Work collaboratively with senior leadership to formulate major strategic issues and manage an interactive process to assist Associates in understanding, internalizing, and operationalizing the Strategic Plan, Mission Statement, Philosophy, and Critical Success Factors.
• Enjoy coaching and mentoring others to ensure markets are reaching and exceeding the expected number of new community acquisitions. 
• Possesses vision, organizational, organizational awareness, and the willingness to lead.
• Quick to adapt to varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people

These skills will be used to: 

• Ensure the Land Acquisition Managers prepare initial feasibility analyses on parcels of raw land, including evaluation of marketability, best use, development costs, development complexity, current and proposed zoning, and the likelihood of gaining approval.
  
• Oversee the GIS Analyst and the GIS database for accuracy and completeness, ensuring the data is current and functional for the Land Acquisition Managers. Assign projects to the GIS Analyst.
• Monitor raw land availability and market pricing. Ensures Land Acquisition Managers are prospecting for the best parcels in each land priority. Cultivates a positive, professional working relationship with landowners, brokers, developers, and others or any other contacts encountered through assisting Land Acquisition Managers or Market Presidents.
• Ensure Land Acquisition Managers are utilizing the prospect database system to document prospect history and applicable follow-up procedures.
• Work with the IT Department to initiate and/or revise functionality of the prospect database functionality or reporting to increase efficiencies.
• Work with Land Acquisition Managers to prospect for and negotiate potential land or homesite deals with outside developers. Networks with and maintains contacts with other developers. Pursues and executes deals in accordance with each market's land priorities. 
• Provide strategic direction to Land Acquisition Managers when negotiating purchase price and terms with developers and landowners, in conjunction with Market Presidents and GCL management. Ensures purchase agreements are prepared and executed according to company policy and guidelines.
• Continue to cultivate a positive relationship with the land sellers during due diligence by supporting Land Acquisition Managers throughout the project. Maintaining the relationship in good standing if GCL needs to approach the seller about a change to contract terms.
• Manage and deliver land acquisition training (twice per year and as needed) to enhance consistency in proper usage of the companies' tools for land acquisition effectiveness and ensure that all Land Acquisition Managers use best practices.
• Act as a liaison to land banking partners on all active land banking deals.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Five (5) years of relevant experience with proven success in negotiating and acquiring land.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, (MBA or Advanced Degree is preferred.) 
• Experience leading teams and developing talent with a history of leadership roles showing the ability to lead teams and work across departments.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Must be able to use sensory skills (i.e. verbal communication) to effectively communicate and interact with other Associates and customers.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions and use fine motor skills (i.e. typing, writing) to operate office supplies (i.e. computer, calculator, copier).
• Must be able to lift and carry approximately 20-25lbs unassisted. 
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time with low periods of reaching and standing

The Value of a Career with Fischer Homes 

Fischer Homes is one of the largest and most reputable home builders in the Midwestern and Southeastern states. Founded in 1980, the company has grown to build over 40,000 homes and employs over 700 Associates. Fischer Homes' solid reputation has been built largely by the talent of our Associates as we have been recognized as the 32nd largest builder in the United States.

We value diversity within the Fischer Homes organization and see each Associate as a team member and valuable asset. We select highly competent individuals to join our team, provide them with the resources, training, and development possible to make significant contributions and drive their success while determining their career paths. The rewards for their efforts are:

• Professional Development Training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with Company matching contributions and profit-sharing
• Employee Life Insurance
• Personal time off
• Inclusive Leave
• Dress for your day

Fischer Homes holds the highest ethical standards of business. We are honest and straightforward and will stand by our word. Our actions demonstrate respect, courtesy, and above all, fairness.