Land Acquisition Assistant

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Land Acquisition Assistant. The right candidate will provide administrative and project support to the Land Acquisition team. This role is instrumental in helping the team identify, analyze, and secure residential land for development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support the Land Acquisition team with data entry, contract tracking, and preparation of documentation related to land purchases and due diligence

• Organize and maintain land acquisition files, project trackers, and databases

• Assist with preparing purchase agreements, amendments, exhibits, and closing documents

• Coordinate internal reviews and approvals for acquisition packages, budgets, and feasibility studies

• Maintain project timelines and monitor key dates to ensure deliverables are met (e.g., contingency dates, closing deadlines)

• Assist with the preparation and submittal of Corporate Land Book packages, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery

• Track land leads and maintain coordination with Land Aquistioners for follow-up and status updates

• Conduct market research including the collection and analysis of housing data, sales comps, and trends

• Help with creating market graphs, mapping, and visuals to support acquisitions decisions and internal presentations

• Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence for internal meetings and leadership review

• Communicate with title companies, legal counsel, municipalities, and consultants as needed

• Support special projects assigned by the Land Acquisition Manager and other senior team members.

• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

• Ability to work overtime

• Ability to travel overnight

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• 1-2 years of experience in an administrative or support role, preferably in real estate, land development, or construction

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with keen attention to detail

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment

• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• 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

• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in real estate, business, or a related field preferred

• Familiarity with project management or CRM systems a plus

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 benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401(K)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Flex Spending Accounts

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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