COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Traditions of America (TOA) is a national leader in the development of 55+ lifestyle communities. As a vertically integrated real estate development company, TOA specializes in the acquisition, entitlement, development, sales, and construction of its communities. Since our founding in 1997, we have delivered over $2 billion of residential real estate.

JOB SUMMARY:

Acquisitions are the lifeblood of our business. To fuel TOA’s continued growth, the Acquisition Manager will lead the land acquisition process by sourcing and securing new development opportunities. This is a challenging, fast paced, and highly rewarding role with significant opportunities for professional growth. As a privately held company with a nimble, entrepreneurial culture, TOA offers the Acquisition Manager daily interaction with the Partners and other key decision-makers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify land acquisition opportunities and proactively engage landowners.
• Establish relationships with landowners, brokers, engineers, and attorneys.
• Negotiate directly with landowners to secure prime development sites.
• Conduct land valuation analysis and financial feasibility studies.
• Draft letters of intent (LOIs) for potential deals.
• Prepare detailed acquisition packages for Partner review.
• Create and maintain deal proformas.
• Track land transactions and development trends in the market.
• Develop a deep understanding of local real estate markets across target markets.
• Maintain internal reporting on land acquisition activity and deal status.
• Assist in the entitlement and approval process and attend public meetings.
• Participate in various other capacities as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years’ experience in one or more of the following: real estate acquisitions, real estate private equity, investment sales/brokerage, real estate development, or civil engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong deal instincts and business judgment.
• Concise communication skills- verbal and written.
• Highly organized.
• Highly motivated.

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and strength of candidate.
• 401(k) match
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• PTO

Traditions of America is an equal employment opportunity company.