Land Acquisition Manager

Are you an acquisition or development professional with a passion for negotiation and closing deals? If you come from a land background and are ready to channel that talent into one of the most strategic and rewarding roles in the homebuilding industry, this is your opportunity.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Land Acquisition Manager. The right candidate will manage the Land Acquisition Department as well as locate and close land deals to fuel the growth of the division.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a strong background in land, residential real estate, or business development
• Thrives on hitting targets, chasing leads, closing deals, and managing a team
• Understands land, zoning, entitlements, and development and is ready to help others learn
• Communicates with confidence, clarity, and professionalism
• Is self-motivated, highly organized, and relentless when pursuing opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all land acquisition activities
• Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers
• Identify and qualify potential land acquisitions in alignment with division goals
• Manage the due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with internal design and land development teams
• Manage, coordinate resources for, and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions
• Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing
• Maintain responsibility for developing departmental overhead budget and controlling the budget
• Manage the land/lot purchase contract process with division counsel, outside counsel, and region counsel
• Collaborate with the Land Development Department on potential development communities
• Develop business community relationships and scout other avenues for possible acquisitions
• Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets
• Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly manages two or more employees in the Land Acquisition Department.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Seven to ten years of related experience and/or training
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills
• Creative thinking and attention to detail

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Vision and Dental
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

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