Land Acquisition Manager

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JOB SUMMARY:
The Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for locating, researching and contracting new land suitable for acquisition and development.  

This position will be located onsite in the Schaumburg, Illinois area.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Locate land suitable for acquisition and development by conducting the necessary market research and due diligence

• Determine land values in the specific market by checking like property sales by means of public records, developers and other professional affiliates Negotiate and contract land acquisition

• Coordinate land entitlement and planning activities with Development personnel

• Coordinate governmental review

• Review and monitor purchase agreements.

• Coordinate joint venture agreements or joint venture management agreements, as appropriate  

SCOPE:

• Decision Impact: Division

• Department Responsibility: Single

• Budgetary Responsibility: Yes

• Direct Reports: As required

• Indirect Reports: As required

• Physical Requirements: If applicable

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent

• Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Related Functional Experience: Minimum of 3 years 

• Time in position: None

PAY INFORMATION:
$130,000 - $150,000 annually

Hired applicant will be eligible to receive an annual bonus based on performance objectives

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BENEFITS:

In addition to up to 9 paid company holidays per year, employees are eligible for up to 6 days of sick pay. Moreover, eligible employees with less than 10 years of service can accrue up to 17 PTO days per year (and up to 22 PTO days per year upon 10 or more years of service).

Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Plan. Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Employees are covered by company-paid disability, basic life insurance and parental leave. Voluntary insurance coverage options, including critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity, are also available. In addition, the Company offers an Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement (as applicable). Employees may also be eligible for state required benefits such as paid family and medical leave insurance and/or paid sick time as applicable.

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