Ashton Woods
Land Acquisition Manager
Ashton Woods, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Company Overview:
Ashton Woods is more than just a home builder. From the sale of our first home in 1989 to recently being named Builder of the Year by Builder Magazine, our focus has always been on blazing new trails and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in homebuilding. Ashton Woods, the #1 private home builder in the United States, markets its homes through its two award-winning brands, Ashton Woods and Starlight Homes. The Ashton Woods brand is known for designing thoughtfully curated, inspired homes for people who love design. The Starlight Homes brand builds homes specifically for the first-time homebuyer, offering affordable homes with well-executed designs and quality finishes for buyers looking to make the dream of home ownership a reality. The company's commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a key reason we are one of the most celebrated homebuilders in the nation, winning hundreds of national and local industry awards in product and community design, architecture, merchandising, sales, marketing, and customer service. We believe that what we accomplish together is greater than what we deliver individually. Our team members have inspired the shared values we embrace in all decisions and actions: Unwavering Integrity, Trail Blazing, Bold Action, Collective Compassion, and Unconditional Respect.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio, and Tampa.
Position Overview:
Assist the Division Leadership in the facilitation and completion of land deals:Critical member of division leadership team responsible for providing the division with undeveloped land and finished lots enabling it to accomplish its sales, settlements, profitability, and growth targets as established in the division strategic plan. Work with the management team to ensure our sales, marketing and construction requirements are met on each deal.The Acquisition Manager must be able to identify land that comports with the strategic plan and be able to coordinate the acquisition, zoning, and development processes.Manager must be able to negotiate price and terms of property acquisitions to ensure the division has a competitive edge in our respective target submarkets. Land needs to be acquired on terms that meet or exceed our financial requirements.Major Functional Responsibilities:
Pursue new land opportunities through direct contact with land owners, brokers, and developersLead process of due diligenceAssist in performing sophisticated land use and financial analysesPreparation, maintenance, and organization of Land Acquisition documentsMonitoring of budgets and schedulesRepresent the Division with a high level of integrity, honesty, and competenceDuties and Responsibilities:
Organize, prepare and maintain land contracts, ensuring critical due dates are metLead process of due diligence, including concept land planning, environmental, utility system, and title analysisMonitor and maintain deposit payments and close of escrow scheduleMonitor due diligence budgets and approve invoice paymentsRetain soil/environmental engineers on a project basisMaintain and organize market research files and reportsCoordinate with escrow and title companies through new acquisitions•File and maintain escrow and title documentsAssist with financial and economic feasibility analysisFacilitate community meetings with local homeowner's associationCoordinate the preparation and execution of close out documentsOther duties and responsibilities as assignedAssist with assembling and completing market feasibility studiesQualifications:
BA/BS in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Construction or EngineeringPrevious relevant real estate experienceSkills and Knowledge:
Highly developed analytical skillsHigh drive individual with demonstrable track record of independent judgment and discretionKnowledge of business English and ability to communicate patiently and professionally with both internal and external customers both orally and in writingAbility to prioritize and meet deadlines in high paced work environmentTypical Physical and Mental Demands:
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in EnglishEmployees in the position are required to be able to hear and have vision sufficient to utilize all office equipmentUse of hands and fingers is required to utilize standard office equipmentRequires occasional lifting up to 20 pounds
These physical requirements are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions if requested.
Working Conditions:
Work is generally performed in a typical office environment using standard office equipment. Work is typically sedentary in nature, but some walking and standing may be required. Fast paced environment subject to numerous schedule and priority change and short notice activity.
Ashton Woods is more than just a home builder. From the sale of our first home in 1989 to recently being named Builder of the Year by Builder Magazine, our focus has always been on blazing new trails and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in homebuilding. Ashton Woods, the #1 private home builder in the United States, markets its homes through its two award-winning brands, Ashton Woods and Starlight Homes. The Ashton Woods brand is known for designing thoughtfully curated, inspired homes for people who love design. The Starlight Homes brand builds homes specifically for the first-time homebuyer, offering affordable homes with well-executed designs and quality finishes for buyers looking to make the dream of home ownership a reality. The company's commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a key reason we are one of the most celebrated homebuilders in the nation, winning hundreds of national and local industry awards in product and community design, architecture, merchandising, sales, marketing, and customer service. We believe that what we accomplish together is greater than what we deliver individually. Our team members have inspired the shared values we embrace in all decisions and actions: Unwavering Integrity, Trail Blazing, Bold Action, Collective Compassion, and Unconditional Respect.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio, and Tampa.
Position Overview:
Assist the Division Leadership in the facilitation and completion of land deals:Critical member of division leadership team responsible for providing the division with undeveloped land and finished lots enabling it to accomplish its sales, settlements, profitability, and growth targets as established in the division strategic plan. Work with the management team to ensure our sales, marketing and construction requirements are met on each deal.The Acquisition Manager must be able to identify land that comports with the strategic plan and be able to coordinate the acquisition, zoning, and development processes.Manager must be able to negotiate price and terms of property acquisitions to ensure the division has a competitive edge in our respective target submarkets. Land needs to be acquired on terms that meet or exceed our financial requirements.Major Functional Responsibilities:
Pursue new land opportunities through direct contact with land owners, brokers, and developersLead process of due diligenceAssist in performing sophisticated land use and financial analysesPreparation, maintenance, and organization of Land Acquisition documentsMonitoring of budgets and schedulesRepresent the Division with a high level of integrity, honesty, and competenceDuties and Responsibilities:
Organize, prepare and maintain land contracts, ensuring critical due dates are metLead process of due diligence, including concept land planning, environmental, utility system, and title analysisMonitor and maintain deposit payments and close of escrow scheduleMonitor due diligence budgets and approve invoice paymentsRetain soil/environmental engineers on a project basisMaintain and organize market research files and reportsCoordinate with escrow and title companies through new acquisitions•File and maintain escrow and title documentsAssist with financial and economic feasibility analysisFacilitate community meetings with local homeowner's associationCoordinate the preparation and execution of close out documentsOther duties and responsibilities as assignedAssist with assembling and completing market feasibility studiesQualifications:
BA/BS in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Construction or EngineeringPrevious relevant real estate experienceSkills and Knowledge:
Highly developed analytical skillsHigh drive individual with demonstrable track record of independent judgment and discretionKnowledge of business English and ability to communicate patiently and professionally with both internal and external customers both orally and in writingAbility to prioritize and meet deadlines in high paced work environmentTypical Physical and Mental Demands:
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in EnglishEmployees in the position are required to be able to hear and have vision sufficient to utilize all office equipmentUse of hands and fingers is required to utilize standard office equipmentRequires occasional lifting up to 20 pounds
These physical requirements are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions if requested.
Working Conditions:
Work is generally performed in a typical office environment using standard office equipment. Work is typically sedentary in nature, but some walking and standing may be required. Fast paced environment subject to numerous schedule and priority change and short notice activity.