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Acquisition Development Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Senior Mechanical Engineer

UT · On-site

$96K - $126K/yr

Must possess advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and their application to the acquisition, development, testing, production, and sustainment of DoD weapon systems and support ...

Director of Case Acquisition

Ogden, UT · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

Director of Case Acquisition Ogden, Utah Full-Time Executive Leadership Salary: $200,000-$250,000 ... Built, developed, and scaled high-performing organizations. * Demonstrated success driving ...

Support the Vice President (VP) of Land Acquisition and/or Senior Vice President (SVP) - Regional Director of Development by tracking and maintaining a solid pipeline of land to beat or exceed the ...

Built, developed, and scaled high-performing organizations. * Demonstrated success driving ... Personal injury case acquisition * Plaintiff law firm leadership * Legal marketing or business ...

We are seeking a proactive, resourceful, and highly organized Recruiter / Talent Acquisition ... Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development * Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify ...

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What is the difference between Acquisition Development vs Business Development?

AspectAcquisition DevelopmentBusiness Development
Primary FocusIdentifying and acquiring new clients or assetsBuilding strategic partnerships and expanding market reach
Skills & CertificationsSales, negotiation, market analysisRelationship management, strategic planning
Work EnvironmentSales teams, client-facing rolesPartnerships, strategic planning teams
Industry UsageFinance, real estate, consultingTech, finance, corporate sectors

While Acquisition Development focuses on securing new assets or clients, Business Development emphasizes creating strategic partnerships and expanding business opportunities. Both roles are essential for growth but differ in their approach and scope within organizations.

What do people who work in acquisition development do?

Acquisition development professionals identify, evaluate, and pursue opportunities to acquire assets, companies, or properties that align with their organization’s strategic goals. They conduct market research, financial analysis, and negotiations, often using tools like CRM software and financial modeling. Their work involves collaboration with legal, finance, and management teams to complete acquisitions efficiently.

What are popular job titles related to Acquisition Development jobs in Utah?

For Acquisition Development jobs in Utah, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What cities in Utah are hiring for Acquisition Development jobs?

Cities in Utah with the most Acquisition Development job openings:

Land Development Manager

David Weekley Homes

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$81K - $112K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago


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Job description

Job Description

David Weekley Homes is seeking a Land Development Manager to help advance the growth and profitability goals of the Land and Home Building Teams in our Salt Lake City Division. This role is essential for guiding land opportunities from initial evaluation to successful lot delivery, ensuring projects are well-planned and financially sound. This individual will drive strategic alignment and high-impact collaboration across all cross-functional partners to support the division's sustained growth and strategic direction.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage the development of residential lots in new communities.
  • Participate in due diligence review, underwriting, and approvals for proposed new land acquisitions.
  • Manage and oversee the efforts of outside parties (engineers, planners, contractors, city representatives, joint venture partners) as needed to accomplish the two above objectives.
  • Work interactively with VP of Land and Land Acquisition Managers to assess the feasibility of potential land purchases.
  • Perform budget review of potential land purchases, work with Land Financial Analyst to prepare various project proformas to assess potential financial outcomes under various acquisition and development scenarios.
  • Produce proforma and budget projections for deals under consideration; maintain these projections on a quarterly basis throughout the life of the project.
  • Manage and oversee the development of active projects from acquisition to lot delivery.
  • Oversee the efforts of fee developers and joint venture partners for outside-developed projects.
  • Support Land Acquisition Managers with strategic thinking, land planning ideas, pre-planning, and development cost info during the conceptual and planning phases of communities; manage and oversee the lot delivery of active projects.
  • Review and approve all development-related invoices on a monthly basis.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in residential land development, with the involvement in entitlement, due diligence, budgeting, and lot delivery.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, real estate or a related field is preferred.
  • Financially attuned, with confidence in proformas and spreadsheets and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD, with the ability to adapt to various tools and systems.
  • Detail-oriented and analytical, and able to interpret civil and architectural plans with accuracy and confidence.
  • Flexible and responsive, with a willingness to travel and stay engaged where the work is happening.

Additional Information

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What We Offer:

Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 20 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America. 

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

  • Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k and discretionary 8% match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Profit Sharing
  • Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
  • New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
  • College Scholarship Program
  • Community Outreach
  • Sabbaticals
  • And more!

David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.

Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.


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