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Blue Heron · 1 hour ago

Vice President of Land

Blue Heron is a company focused on land acquisition and real estate development, and they are seeking a Vice President of Land to build and execute their land acquisition strategy. This role involves overseeing the land contracting process, driving community strategies, and managing financial underwriting to support the company's growth objectives.

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Responsibilities

Lead the land acquisition strategy to deliver a pipeline aligned with Blue Heron’s annual business plan and growth objectives
Identify and prioritize land opportunities that support market, product, and community objectives
Drive deal strategy from initial pursuit through contract execution and internal approvals
Responsible for creation, negotiation coordination, and management of all Letters of Intent (LOIs) and Purchase & Sale Agreements (PSAs)
Works closely with CEO, President, and CFO for all final negotiations
Own contract lifecycle management, including tracking key dates, contingencies, extensions, deposits, and deliverables through closing
Establish and maintain standardized templates, workflows, and internal governance for land contracting
Create and manage community strategies that uphold and advance the Blue Heron brand
Ensure community positioning, land selections, and acquisition decisions align with brand standards and customer experience expectations
Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain consistency in community vision and execution
Manage all financial pro formas for land opportunities and communities, ensuring assumptions are complete, accurate, and decision ready
Collaborate with FP&A/Finance to validate investment returns, capital needs, and cash flow timing to support forecasting and planning
Maintain underwriting discipline and continuous updates to reflect deal changes and business plan shifts
Manages the Investment Committee Process to ensure full corporate acquisition policies are closely adhered to

Qualification

Land acquisition strategyFinancial modelingNegotiation skillsLOIsPSAs knowledgeDeal risk managementLeadership experienceCross-functional collaborationStrategic thinking

Required

Proven leadership experience in land acquisition, real estate development, or homebuilding land strategy, with a track record of closing complex land deals
Deep working knowledge of LOIs, PSAs, contract terms, due diligence, entitlement considerations, and deal risk management
Strong financial modeling and underwriting skills, including pro forma ownership and investment/cash flow analysis
Ability to lead through influence and collaborate effectively across executive and functional teams
High judgment, strong negotiation instincts, and ability to operate with accountability in a fast-paced environment

Company

Blue Heron

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Blue Heron is a design-led development firm that accentuates aspirational living through personalized Home experiences.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Jon MacIntyre
Chief Financial Officer
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Maureen Hascher, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Chief Talent Officer
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