Hayden Homes · 1 month ago
Vice President of Land Acquisition
Redmond, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expHayden Homes is a company focused on residential development, and they are seeking a Vice President of Land Acquisition to lead their land acquisition strategy across the Western U.S. This role involves securing land opportunities, building high-performing teams, and collaborating with cross-functional departments to meet business growth goals.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Lead and execute strategic land acquisition and market expansion initiatives aligned with business growth goals by identifying emerging markets, evaluating feasibility and competition, and collaborating with leadership to advance the land pipeline and annual planning processes
Source, evaluate, and secure land opportunities through strategic relationships and effective negotiations, overseeing deal structuring and feasibility assessments to ensure transactions align with financial and development objectives
Lead financial underwriting and deal structuring for land acquisitions to balance risk, return, and long-term pipeline stability, while supporting executive decision-making through forecasting, capital planning, and investment presentations
Build and lead high-performing regional land acquisition teams by fostering a results-driven culture, setting clear performance goals, and providing ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development
Collaborate cross-functionally with Development, Finance, Construction, and Marketing teams to ensure strategic alignment, smooth project transitions, and proactive issue resolution throughout the land acquisition and due diligence process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field (required)
10+ years of progressive experience in residential land acquisition, entitlement, and development
Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Experience with Salesforce CRM, GIS tools, Smartsheet or other land tracking systems
Strong understanding of underwriting models, project financing, and waterfall structures
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, to various audiences
Ability to creatively solve problems and work under time constraints with minimal supervision
Ability to work with team members to produce quality work within tight timeframes while managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Exceptional organizational abilities and strong attention to detail
Proven leadership experience in a high-growth or multi-market homebuilding organization
Successful track record of sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating complex land transactions
Preferred
Master's degree or MBA (preferred)
Familiarity with the Western U.S. land market and entitlement landscape (strongly preferred)
Benefits
Competitive base salary with quarterly bonus opportunities
Generous health care coverage including medical, dental and vision benefits for team members and dependents
Flexible spending accounts
Life and disability insurance
401(k) plan with company match
A team member home purchase discount
Paid time off
Volunteer time off
Education reimbursement
Company
Hayden Homes
Hayden Homes is a construction company that provides home building and property management services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dennis Murphy
CEO
Jim Sansburn
Chief Financial Officer
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