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Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio lists this Land Acquisition + Development Manager opportunity in east canton, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Full Time • Salaried • EOE
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Typical Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm, with evening public meetings and zoning hearings as required
Affordable homeownership for hardworking families begins with the land we develop at Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio. The Land Acquisition + Development Manager owns the front end of every home we build and preserve, from site identification and due diligence through acquisition, entitlements, and predevelopment. In this role, you build and maintain a multi-year land pipeline that matches our production goals across five counties, from single infill lots to multi-lot developments. You will spend as much time with county recorders, land banks, zoning boards, and title companies as with colleagues. The sites you secure are where families across east central Ohio build and buy their homes with affordable zero-interest mortgages.
This position reports to: the Chief Executive Officer and works closely with the construction team on site readiness and handoff, and with the Grants Manager and Accounting + Business Manager on funding alignment and acquisition budgets. The Land Acquisition + Development Manager represents Habitat with public agencies, landowners, and community partners across the service area.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Property Acquisition + Due Diligence
Research, evaluate, and recommend property acquisition opportunities across our geographic service area, including infill lots, scattered-site parcels, and multi-lot developments
Conduct proactive outreach to landowners, county land banks, municipalities, faith communities, and other partners to identify purchase and donation opportunities
Perform due diligence, coordinating title work, surveys, environmental reviews, utility availability, and site assessments with consultants and engineers
Prepare due diligence reports, acquisition budgets, project pro formas, and feasibility analyses for leadership review
Manage zoning, variances, lot splits and combinations, and other entitlements with local jurisdictions
Negotiate purchase, donation, and option agreements in coordination with leadership and legal counsel
Coordinate closings with title companies and counsel, and confirm recorded deeds, easements, and restrictions match the agreed terms
Maintain a current inventory of Habitat-owned property, including acquisition status, holding costs, maintenance needs, and disposition plans
Oversee disposition of parcels not suited for construction
Coordinate lot selection with homeowner services to match sites to partner families' needs and timelines
Track tax abatement, Community Reinvestment Area, and other development incentives available in each jurisdiction and manage related applications
Predevelopment + Project Setup
Conduct site assessment and preliminary estimating with construction leadership
Develop preliminary project budgets and schedules for new homeownership projects, including site work and infrastructure
Support bid solicitation, contractor selection, and procurement for site work and infrastructure
Secure permits, utility connections, and approvals required before construction begins
Set up each project in Habitat's project management and construction systems with complete documentation
Lead the handoff of each site from predevelopment to the construction team
Public Agency + Funding Coordination
Represent Habitat with planning commissions, zoning boards, land banks, and county and municipal officials
Prepare and present materials for zoning hearings and public meetings
Collaborate with the Grants Manager and Finance to align acquisitions with funding requirements and timelines, including environmental review, site eligibility, and documentation rules attached to public funding
Support leadership on land pipeline planning tied to Habitat's annual and multi-year production goals
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in construction management, real estate, engineering, urban planning, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Minimum of three years of experience in real estate acquisition, land development, construction management, urban planning, or a related field
Demonstrated experience with due diligence, title review, zoning and entitlement processes, and purchase agreement negotiation
Experience preparing development budgets, pro formas, or feasibility analyses
Working knowledge of Ohio real estate transactions and local zoning and land use regulations
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, with the ability to learn and effectively use construction and project management software
Experience with affordable housing development or nonprofit real estate preferred
Familiarity with county land bank programs and public funding sources for affordable housing, including federal environmental review requirements, preferred
Ohio real estate license or notary commission preferred
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for regular travel across the five-county service area
Have and maintain a clear criminal record
Key Skills Needed to Succeed in this Position
Meticulous attention to detail in legal descriptions, deal terms, deadlines, and documentation
S trong project management and budgeting skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent sites and deadlines
Confident negotiator and clear communicator with landowners, public officials, consultants, and community partners
Ability to read a survey, a title commitment, and a zoning code and explain what each means for a project
Sound judgment in weighing site risks, holding costs, and timeline against production goals
Comfortable working independently in the field and keeping colleagues informed without being asked
Physical and Other Requirements:
Work is split between an office environment and field visits to prospective and active sites. Site visits involve walking uneven terrain and exposure to weather. Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds on an as-needed basis.
Habitat for Humanity builds homes and hope. Serving Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties, Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio is driven by the vision that everyone needs a safe, affordable place to call home. People partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and purchase their homes with an affordable 0% interest mortgage. xhqgsiq Through new construction, preservation construction, critical home repair, and neighborhood revitalization efforts, we partner with hardworking families as they build generational wealth and opportunity through affordable homeownership. To learn more, visit
Worksite address
east canton, OH, 44730, US
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