• Land Acquisition Manager

    DR Horton, Inc. (Davenport, FL)


    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

    */Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. /**/#WeBuildPeople2/*

     

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    **Job:** **Land*

    **Organization:** **Home Builder*

    **Title:** *Land Acquisition Manager*

    **Location:** *Florida-Davenport*

    **Requisition ID:** *2502506*