Land Acquisition Manager

Land Acquisition Manager — Summit Development Group

Denver, CO | January 2024 – Present

• Identified and evaluated 45 potential residential development sites using ArcGIS and Latapult, leading to the successful contract execution of 8 parcels totaling 120 acres.
• Managed zoning due diligence, boundary surveys, and phase I environmental reports for 12 active acquisition projects, reducing municipal approval cycle times by 19% using Smartsheet.
• Negotiated purchase and sale agreements with 15 private landowners using Excel-based pro forma models, securing key easements and cutting land acquisition costs by 12% relative to budget.
• Coordinated with 3 civil engineering firms using AutoCAD and GIS mapping to draft site plan designs, ensuring compliance with zoning codes and saving $45,000 in redesign fees.

Land Acquisition Specialist — Vanguard Homes

Phoenix, AZ | June 2021 – December 2023

• Conducted financial analysis and feasibility reviews for 30 commercial land parcels, building cash flow pro formas in Excel that improved deal underwriting accuracy by 15%.
• Secured municipal approvals and municipal utility district (MUD) permits for 5 master-planned communities, decreasing permitting timeline by 22% via Onit workflow tracking.
• Analyzed public land records, tax maps, and GIS database entries for 150 properties, identifying 6 off-market acquisition opportunities that generated $8M in projected revenue.
• Presented project feasibility studies and site valuation decks using Excel and GIS mapping tools to the committee, achieving a 90% approval rate across 10 proposed land packages.

Land valuation, Zoning due diligence, Feasibility analysis, Contract negotiation, ArcGIS, Real estate finance, Financial modeling, Landowner relations, GIS mapping, Permitting, Boundary surveys, Phase I environmental reports, Excel, Smartsheet, Onit

Green Valley Master Plan

Role: Lead Acquisition Manager

Tools: ArcGIS, Excel, Smartsheet

Acquired and zoned a 150-acre mixed-use development site 2 months ahead of schedule, saving $120,000 in holding costs.

Northside Commercial Redevelopment

Role: Acquisition Analyst

Tools: Latapult, Excel, Onit

Completed underwriting and due diligence for a 12-parcel downtown assemblage, reducing environmental review delays by 35%.

• Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) (2024)
• Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) (2023)

• Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
• Affiliations: Active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and National Association of REALTORS (NAR)
• Availability: 2 weeks notice