Land Acquisition Planner at Edward Rose & Sons

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For over 100 years, Edward Rose & Sons has been committed to career development for our team members.  We offer you the opportunity to grow in an environment where you will feel valued, have room for advancement, and be rewarded for your good work.

We are currently looking for a Land Acquisition Planner to join our team in Portage, MI. The Land Acquisition Planner manages land acquisition opportunities and plays a key role throughout the land acquisition process up to and including the closing.

What are the responsibilities of the Land Acquisition Planner?

• Evaluate potential land acquisition opportunities in alignment with divisional team and company criteria and goals. Travel will be required to review land acquisition opportunities.
• Prepare and update financial proformas and underwriting packages with the assistance of the construction and property management teams for review by the Director of Land Acquisition.
• Facilitate preparation and evaluate rent surveys.
• Facilitate preparation and evaluate property tax surveys of competitive properties.
• Manage third party consultants pertaining to civil engineering design, landscape architecture design, conceptual architecture, market research, geotechnical analysis, environmental studies, wetland delineations/reports/permits, site lighting, surveying, city planning/zoning/site plan approvals, permits, legal, etc.
• Attend and present at Planning Commission, City Council, and other governmental meetings as needed.
• Prepare and review market studies for demographic, supply and demand, employment, competitors, and other market information and analysis. Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of Conceptual Layouts, Preliminary Yield Studies, Conceptual Developmental Impact Summaries.
• Coordinate with the development, property management, legal, and construction teams to provide an outline of the necessary due diligence, entitlements, approvals, executed agreements, and other tasks necessary for closing.
• Manage the internal review of site, engineering, and landscaping plans for municipal entitlements.
• Draft Letters of Intent (LOI) for the purchase of a site for review by the Director of Land Acquisition.
• Monitor progress and coordinate review of purchase agreements, development agreements, and other necessary agreements. Assist in drafting language for such agreements as needed.
• Track and coordinate all necessary obligations and milestone tasks and dates required in executed purchase agreements through closing.
• Assist the Director of Land Acquisition and development team with special projects and assigned tasks as needed.

Leader Responsibilities:

• Accomplish results by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising performance of team members and third-party consultants. 
• Develop, coordinate, and implement systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
• Uphold the company’s brand through professional interactions with municipal entities and other external stakeholders and community partners.

What are the role requirements?

• Bachelor’s degree with five years’ experience in real estate, land use planning, finance, engineering, law, landscape architecture or related field or minimum of ten years of experience in land acquisition and planning is required.
• Working for or with people at the municipal level is preferred.
• Must have experience and demonstrated ability in the following:
  • Evaluating land acquisition opportunities
  • Coordinating the due diligence phase and entitlement phase of purchase agreements
  • Coordinating with internal team and third-party consultants
  • Evaluating design decisions to ensure the design and development objectives are achieved.
  • Experience and demonstrated ability in the following areas preferred.
  • Drafting LOI’s and reviewing/drafting language for purchase agreements
  • Preparing and updating proformas and underwriting packages
  • Providing analytical support for real estate development decisions.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.
• High quality analytical skills with emphasis on development and entitlement processes are required.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others, including third party consultants and other external sources at the municipal level.
• Must possess exceptional organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to balance and prioritize simultaneous projects and tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must present the ability to execute job duties under stressful circumstances such as last-minute deadlines or other difficult situations.
• Must consistently demonstrate behaviors that aligns with the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and perform in accordance with the standards outlined in our Performance Pillars.
• Regular attendance, positive work ethic and strong interpersonal skills are required for success in this position.
• Must be willing to travel to various locations nationally via private or public air transportation and locations within driving distance via car multiple times a month, including overnight trips.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with company match
• On the job training and development
• Generous paid time off programs
• Competitive compensation plan with bonus opportunities
• Great work environment
• Opportunities for advancement
• Discounted apartment home

Grow a Career with Edward Rose & Sons!

Edward Rose & Sons is committed to career development for our team. We offer training and development through on the job, technical, sales, and leadership tracks and provide solid growth potential in all areas of our business.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we affirmatively seek diversity in our workplace. We recruit qualified candidates and advance our employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.