Taylor Morrison
VP Land Acquisition (Greenville/Spartanburg, SC)
Taylor Morrison, Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States, 97458
Job Description Summary
Taylor Morrison is not your typical homebuilder. We like to think we are bold, have a whole lot of heart and are unafraid to challenge the status quo. It is our people- our team members and customers- that fuel our passion for making the homebuying journey the very best it can be. It is why we pledge to "Love the Customer" each and every day.
We're honored to hold title of America's Most Trusted Home Builder by Lifestory Research for 10 years running. In 2025 we ranked on Newsweek's America's Greenest Companies and Most Responsible Companies lists; Forbes' Most Trusted Companies in America and America's Best Companies List's U.S New and World Report's Best Companies to Work For list; and the Fortune 500.
As a Vice President, Land Acquisition working for Taylor Morrison you will identify, acquire, entitle and develop properties that competitively position the division for success. You will manage land development and regulatory agency activities to meet or exceed quality expectations division for on-time model opening dates (compared to "proposed" opening dates). You will collaborate with all functional peers as a member of the Division Leadership Team.
This role will primarily be remote when not out in the field.
Job Details We trust that as a Vice President, Land Acquisition: (responsibilities)
Develop a sufficient land purchase plan in order to achieve financial objectives
Identify and secure best prices and terms on property that conforms to divisional business plans and financial objectives
Oversee all forward planning and due diligence activities for new acquisitions
Work effectively and efficiently with the Land Planners, Engineers, and Consultants to ensure land entitlements are complete on time and at or under budget.
Ensure that development activities are successfully completed on schedule and within budget by competent vendors
Collect all pertinent data and prepare reports and pro-forma's financial models for Senior Investment Committe for potential acquisitions per company procedure
Establish network of colleagues and brokers able to bring acquisition/divestiture opportunities as needed
Keep abreast of local market land transactions
Advise Division President of any potential problems or issues and offer suggestions for resolution
Negotiate land purchase contracts and review with outside law firm and in-house counsel
Recruit, train, manage, motivate and support Land Resources staff
You are willing to perform other duties as assigned
What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)
Business Acumen
Customer Focus
Developing Direct Reports and Others
Drive Results
Priority Setting
Self-Knowledge
About you:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Planning, Civil Engineering or related field; master's degree preferred
Ten years’ experience in land acquisition/divestiture and development (with a production builder preferred)
Demonstrated success in the home building industry, preferred
Computer literacy
Ability to anticipate possible obstacles and propose favorable solutions
Strong work ethic and commitment to implementation and execution
Concise writing and public speaking/presentation skills are desirable for reporting to the Senior Investment Committee
Strong computer skillsAttention to detail
FLSA Status: Exempt Will have responsibilities such as:
Interviewing, selecting, and training employees;
Setting rates of pay and hours of work;
Appraising productivity; handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employees;
Determining work techniques;
Planning the work;
Apportioning work among employees;
Determining the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed;
Planning budgets for work;
Monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance;
Providing for safety and security of the workplace
Essential Functions: Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Comply with company policies and procedure
Physical Demands:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.
Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.
Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first. In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:
Competitive Compensation
Health Care - Medical/Dental/Visio n/Prescription Drug Coverage
401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Programs
Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
Vacation & Company Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
Home Mortgage Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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We're honored to hold title of America's Most Trusted Home Builder by Lifestory Research for 10 years running. In 2025 we ranked on Newsweek's America's Greenest Companies and Most Responsible Companies lists; Forbes' Most Trusted Companies in America and America's Best Companies List's U.S New and World Report's Best Companies to Work For list; and the Fortune 500.
As a Vice President, Land Acquisition working for Taylor Morrison you will identify, acquire, entitle and develop properties that competitively position the division for success. You will manage land development and regulatory agency activities to meet or exceed quality expectations division for on-time model opening dates (compared to "proposed" opening dates). You will collaborate with all functional peers as a member of the Division Leadership Team.
This role will primarily be remote when not out in the field.
Job Details We trust that as a Vice President, Land Acquisition: (responsibilities)
Develop a sufficient land purchase plan in order to achieve financial objectives
Identify and secure best prices and terms on property that conforms to divisional business plans and financial objectives
Oversee all forward planning and due diligence activities for new acquisitions
Work effectively and efficiently with the Land Planners, Engineers, and Consultants to ensure land entitlements are complete on time and at or under budget.
Ensure that development activities are successfully completed on schedule and within budget by competent vendors
Collect all pertinent data and prepare reports and pro-forma's financial models for Senior Investment Committe for potential acquisitions per company procedure
Establish network of colleagues and brokers able to bring acquisition/divestiture opportunities as needed
Keep abreast of local market land transactions
Advise Division President of any potential problems or issues and offer suggestions for resolution
Negotiate land purchase contracts and review with outside law firm and in-house counsel
Recruit, train, manage, motivate and support Land Resources staff
You are willing to perform other duties as assigned
What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)
Business Acumen
Customer Focus
Developing Direct Reports and Others
Drive Results
Priority Setting
Self-Knowledge
About you:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Planning, Civil Engineering or related field; master's degree preferred
Ten years’ experience in land acquisition/divestiture and development (with a production builder preferred)
Demonstrated success in the home building industry, preferred
Computer literacy
Ability to anticipate possible obstacles and propose favorable solutions
Strong work ethic and commitment to implementation and execution
Concise writing and public speaking/presentation skills are desirable for reporting to the Senior Investment Committee
Strong computer skillsAttention to detail
FLSA Status: Exempt Will have responsibilities such as:
Interviewing, selecting, and training employees;
Setting rates of pay and hours of work;
Appraising productivity; handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employees;
Determining work techniques;
Planning the work;
Apportioning work among employees;
Determining the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed;
Planning budgets for work;
Monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance;
Providing for safety and security of the workplace
Essential Functions: Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Comply with company policies and procedure
Physical Demands:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.
Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.
Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first. In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:
Competitive Compensation
Health Care - Medical/Dental/Visio n/Prescription Drug Coverage
401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Programs
Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
Vacation & Company Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
Home Mortgage Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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