Vice President of Land Acquisition

Job Summary

As a Vice President of Land Acquisition for the Knoxville Market, you will activate your inner self-starter and provide expertise in maximizing profitability as Fischer Homes seeks out strategic locations to grow and develop. The most rewarding aspect of this role is leading through a prominent presence in the residential land market as you maintain contacts with developers, land owners and others in the residential property market.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Have an entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to work well when you are given space to be creative. 
• Are driven by completing goals, and developing systems and processes.  
• Are energized by strategy development and feasibility analysis. 
• Know when to act quickly and when to be patient in various situations.
• Are a strong negotiator and problem-solver.

These skills will be used to: 

• Enable adequate supplies of desired properties to be secured at competitive prices in strategic locations.
• Identify alternate forms of financing when securing land purchases.
• Prepare feasibility analysis to determine the feasibility and desirability of a parcel of land.
• Develop conceptual and preliminary cost estimates and cash flow models for the total site.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of applicable experience in real estate land acquisition.
• 5+ Years of experience in Land Acquisition for residential homebuilders, with 2+ years of local experience in the Knoxville Market.
  
• Zoning and entitlement experience preferred, not required. 

Physical demands and work environment:

• Must be able to use sensory skills (i.e. verbal communication) to effectively communicate and interact with other Associates and customers.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions and use fine motor skills (i.e. typing, writing) to operate office supplies (i.e. computer, calculator, copier).
• Must be able to lift and carry approximately 20-25lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time with low periods of reaching and standing.

The Value of a career with Fischer Homes 

Fischer Homes is one of the largest and most reputable home builders in the Midwestern and Southeastern states. Founded in 1980, the company has grown to build over 40,000 homes and employs over 700 Associates. Fischer Homes' solid reputation has been built largely by the talent of our Associates as we have been recognized as the 31st largest builder in the United States.

We value diversity within the Fischer Homes organization and see each Associate as a team member and valuable asset. We select highly competent individuals to join our team, provide them with the resources, training, and development possible to make significant contributions and drive their success while determining their career paths. The rewards for their efforts are:

• Professional Development Training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with Company matching contributions and profit-sharing
• Employee Life Insurance
• Personal time off
• Inclusive Leave

Fischer Homes holds the highest ethical standards of business. We are honest and straightforward and will stand by our word. Our actions demonstrate respect, courtesy, and above all, fairness.