SummaryAs a Vice President, Land Acquisition working for Taylor Morrison you will identify, acquire and develop properties that competitively position the division for success. You will manage land development and regulatory agency activities to meet division financial objectives and meet or exceed commit to Quality expectations for on-time model opening dates (compared to "proposed" opening dates). You will work collaboratively with all functional peers as a member of the Division Leadership Team.Job DetailsWe trust that as a Vice President, Land Acquisition: (responsibilities)- Develop a sufficient land purchase plan in order to achieve financial objectives- Identify and secure best prices and terms on property that conforms to divisional business plans and financial objectives- Ensure that development activities are successfully completed on schedule and within budget by competent vendors- Ensure land profits that meet or exceed business plan- Act as a liaison in completing pro-forma's for the Senior Investment Committee- Collect all pertinent data and prepare report for potential acquisitions per company procedure- Establish network of colleagues and brokers able to bring acquisition/divestiture opportunities as needed- Keep abreast of local market land transactions- Advise Division President of any potential problems or issues and offer suggestions for resolution- Negotiate land purchase contracts and review with outside law firm and in-house counsel- Recruit, train, manage, motivate and support Land Resources staff- You are willing to perform other duties as assignedWhat you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)- Business Acumen- Customer Focus- Developing Direct Reports and Others- Drive for Results- Priority Setting- Self-KnowledgeAbout you:- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or meet the minimum requirement for number of years of direct experience- Five years' experience in land acquisition/divestiture and development (with a production builder preferred)- Demonstrated success in the home building industry, preferred- Computer literacy- Ability to anticipate possible obstacles and propose favorable solutions- Strong work ethic and commitment to implementation and execution- Concise writing and public speaking/presentation skills are desirable for reporting to the Senior Investment Committee- Strong computer skills- Attention to detailFLSA Status: ExemptWill have responsibilities such as:- Interviewing, selecting, and training employees;- Setting rates of pay and hours of work;- Appraising productivity; handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employees;- Determining work techniques;- Planning the work;- Apportioning work among employees;- Determining the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed;- Planning budgets for work;- Monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance;- Providing for safety and security of the workplaceEssential Functions:Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule- Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device- Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed- Ability to operate a motor vehicle- Comply with company policies and procedurePhysical Demands:- Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time- The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds- Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.Benefits of Working With Taylor MorrisonWe are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first. In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:- Competitive Compensation- Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage- 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions- Flexible Spending Accounts- Disability Programs- Employee & Dependent Life Insurance- Vacation & Company Holidays- Tuitio
