Land Manager Job in Raleigh 27601, North Carolina US

Land Manager

Stability, growth, leadership …if you are seeking a future filled with opportunity then we would like to talk with you.  NVR, Inc. (parent to Ryan Homes, NVHomes) is one of the largest homebuilding and mortgage banking companies in the nation.  We are currently the most profitable US builder and we have generated the industry’s highest earnings per share growth rate over the last 10 years.  Founded in 1948, the company has grown to over 2500 employees operating in major cities in the eastern half of the United States.

Purpose: The Land Manager is expected to continually monitor, search and identify new sites in locations designated by the senior Vice President Land and Regional Market Manager. Upon identification of these sites, the Land Manager acquires control of the site through negotiation and execution of an Option to Purchase Land Contract. The Land Manager shall in addition, perform in a staff role as a support and control function to monitor development progress, lot purchasing performance relative to contractual obligations and most importantly ensures that a supply of readily developed lots have been contracted within the proper levels risk.

Function: Determines the best sites for future homebuilding activities in tandem with overall strategic plans of Regional and Divisional objectives and Market trends. Monitor and maintain information on “for sale” ground, approval “pipeline parcels” and opportunities from existing developments in the designated target areas. Develops and maintains relationships with various members of the development community who are involved with or can provide the Company with leads on or new tracts of ground.

I. Feasibility :

1. Perform feasibility studies in conjunction with the Director of Marketing, Director of Production and the Division on parcels of ground determined to be desirable by the Market Managers. Feasibility of development is analyzed by considering, but not limited to the following factors:

TECHNICAL:
1. Zoning/Land Use
2. Topography
3. Soil Conditions
4. Subdivision Restrictions
5. Building Permit Availability
6. Sewer/Water Availability
7. Ingress/Engress
8. Adjacent Land Usage
9. Compatibility of Land Plan/Product Match
10. Impact and Other Fees Applicable
11. Acceptability for Government or special Financing

MARKETING:
1. Desirability of Area
2. Demand for Applicable Product To Be Offered
3. Competition (including other NVR)
4. Schools
5. Employment Areas
6. Transportation
7. Shopping
8. Recreational Amenities
9. Taxes
10. Positive Negative Elements
FINANCIAL:
1. Assemble Product Types/Costs
2. Assemble Projected Area Figures
3. Assemble Projected Sales Prices
4. Assemble Other Cost Components
5. Assists the Financial Analyst to create the sensitivity analysis

II. Time Aspects of Proposed Development Are Analyzed:

1. Determine “best guess” of delivery of finished lots
§ Development Financing in place?
§ County/Municipal Approvals Secured?
§ Status of Hard Development Progress?
§ Timing of Availability of Building Permits

2. Determine how proposed development fits existing inventory
§ Does development replace an existing community?
§ Does development compete with existing community?
§ Does development augment NVR’s existing locations?
§ Does development fit with Divisional capacities and plans?

III. Tracking of Development Activity:

1. Maintains awareness of all appropriate parcels being developed or in approval pipeline by monitoring Zoning and Planning Board actions. Gathers information from planning of Zoning Departments in each county or municipality to track all appropriate parcels in all stages of development. These parcels are then identified and pursued for purchase.
2. Keeps abreast of land sales in his/her region to know values as well as finished product pricing.
3. Makes and updates a contract list of developers, engineers, investors, realtors, etc. Communicates NVR’s superior capability as a retail consumer of finished lots.

IV. Marketing Feasibility:

1. Continually gathers, updates and analyzes data on all competitors in area of responsibility.
2. Supports Regional Director of Marketing and Division Manager in their Market assessments through input on pipeline activity and assists in arriving at a pricing strategy.

V. Furthers Economic Feasibility through Value Engineering:

1. Works with developer and developer’s engineer and land planner to generate most cost-effective completion of a “NVR Finished Lot”.
2. Works with developer to create a site layout that will enhance the “buildability” and “marketability” of the overall construction and sales program.
3. Works with developer and developer’s engineer to eliminate or reduce field problems/conflicts in advance and eliminate/reduce avoidable cost issues (i.e. bonds).
4. Works with developer on cost components to arrive at finished lot cost.

VI. Conducts negotiation with owners to gain “control” of ground for NVR with the best possible terms/conditions.
1. Presents outline of preliminary deal to Senior Vice President Land and or
Regional Market Manager and/or Division Manager for
review/comments/direction.
2. Draws up proposed contract with assistance of legal counsel as required.
3. Seeks to minimize/eliminate NVR risk; either cash, legal, or performance.
4. Submits request for approval for expenditure of risk dollars to Regional
Market manager and/or Senior Vice President Land and President of
Homebuilding Operations.
5. Conducts final negotiation for option to purchase, as directed to do so.

VII. Arranges for Development of Lots:

1. Locates developers who will be put into an ownership position in the land
in return for agreeing to a lot development contract with NVR.
(i.e. serves as a conduit between non-developer seller and potential NVR
developer).
2. Participates as required in negotiations of the sale or development
contract between seller and developer.
3. Supports Division as developer liaison on Builder/Developer issues or
conflicts.
4. Coordinates and orders Phase I Environmental Assessments and other
studies needed during Due Diligence period.

VIII. Community/Political Liaison Activities:

1. Serves as NVR representative to Community associations on proposed
developments, political bodies in the pursuit of governmental approvals,
corporate representative in Builder Associations and committees.

IX. Administrative:

1. Provides “Lot Flow Consumption Report” to Regional Manager/President
of Homebuilding Operations/Division Managers/Senior Vice President
Land as appropriate.
2. Secondary Control/Reporting of Lot Purchasing Performance and risk
Status to Regional Manager and/or Senior Vice President Land.
3. Provides any special reports to Senior Vice President Land, and Regional
Market Manager on an as needed basis.

When you work for an industry leader, we reward you with:

• Excellent Salary Package
• Outstanding Growth Potential (80% of our managers have been promoted from within)
• Lucrative Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k)
• Medical Insurance 
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Home Purchase Discount

It takes a strong team to build a successful company and if you are interested in taking part in tough challenges to come up with smart solutions, NVR is the team for you.

No Phone Calls Please
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug Testing, Background and Credit Check Required

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States, as NVR does not provide sponsorship of H1 visas.

 

 

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