Land Acquisition Specialist

Department: Development

Location: Metropolitan Companies Wyomissing

Metropolitan Companies is looking for a Land Acquisition Specialist to join our team! The Land Acquisition Specialist is responsible for identifying new leads and competitors for Single Family neighborhoods and Multi-Family Apartment land deals. We have a competitive package that includes benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability), holiday pay, paid time off, bonus, 401k, and more. If you are flexible, motivated and want to join a growing company, then this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Identify competitors for each new deal.
• Identify land leads through contacting brokers and engineers, reviewing development websites, studying GIS and land use plans, driving areas, and researching available resources
• Maintain a database of land sales data, approved new subdivisions, and other relevant data.
• Investigate site characteristics, including current and required zoning, compatibility with land use plans, wetlands, topography, school districts, and proximity to employment centers and local services & amenities.
• Complete project startup documents for all new deals at contract execution
• Attend meetings with sellers, brokers, and municipalities with the VP of Land Development.
• Learn how to negotiate and contract land and lots
• Assemble and coordinate analytics for corporate approval of new acquisitions

Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve.

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 1-2 years of related experience.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability)
• 401k Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Program
• Employee Referral Program