AMH · 3 months ago
VP - Land Acquisition
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAMH is one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country. The Vice President (VP) - Land Acquisition is responsible for overseeing the Land Acquisition Department, managing employees, and ensuring effective land acquisition processes for development.
Property ManagementReal EstateReal Estate InvestmentRental
Responsibilities
Creates an annual strategic acquisitions plan defining geographic, product and pricing goals to guide acquisition efforts and support the Company’s overall strategic plan by region using our Unit Delivery Plan (UDP)
Ensures general market research focuses on employment, demographics, leasing volume and competition
Ensures that acquisition policies, internal control procedures and practices are well understood and complied with
Provides targeted market studies and information that may be requested by the AMH executive team
Leads the preparation of (with the assistance of the VP of Land Development) Proforma submittals, feasibility packages including product recommendations, financial analysis, risk mitigation measures, letters of intent, agreements, and other related legal documents needed in purchasing land
Oversees the acquisition escrow and entitlement process, tracks deal status, including transaction milestones. Briefs management on targeted acquisitions and timing
Obtains approval for capital expenditure. Oversees the creation, management, and updating of investment proformas, budgets, schedules, financing scenarios and evaluation of the market characteristics
Participates in and leads negotiations on purchase agreements, oversees the transaction timeline toward a timely closing
Generates acquisition opportunities by developing targeted submarkets within each marketplace
Also develops trusted relationships with a network of industry contacts including brokers, developers, and property owners in the relevant areas of operation
Monitors economic and industry trends. Leads in the identification of market growth opportunities. Oversees the activities of the team
Manages, trains and coach’s individual employees while guiding them to reach their potential and providing constructive feedback for employee development
Reviews incoming candidate resumes, interviews, and strategically hires new team members based on department staffing needs
Provides support and coordinates communication efforts with all third-party Land Banking and Joint Venture partners
Management of governmental agency coordination of general plan amendments, zoning changes up to tentative/preliminary plats as well as design reviews, and any other discretionary approvals as applicable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Real Estate highly preferred
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in real estate transactions experience that must include property valuation/appraisal, trustee sales, and escrow transactions
Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience managing direct reports required
Valid driver's license required
Advanced knowledge of MLS and other real estate tools required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) a knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics CRM a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, problem-solving, planning, budgeting, and financial analysis skills
Strong relationship management, people management, employee development and conflict resolution skills
Must be able to manage multiple deadlines
Preferred
MBA preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts
Dependent savings accounts
401(k) with company matching contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement program
9 paid holidays per year
Paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 0.0577 hours of PTO per hour worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year
Company
AMH
At AMH, we’re redefining what it means to make a home yours. And we’re doing it with care.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.15B2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2024-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-06-18Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Philip Irby
Chief Technology Officer
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