Director of Land Acquisition

Job Description - Director of Land Acquisition (2402235)
Job Description
Director of Land Acquisition

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2402235
Description
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 an

Director of Land Acquisition

. The Division Director of Land Acquisition works with the Division President to establish the land acquisition goals that support the division’s annual business plan. Responsible for managing the operation to find, contract, and initiate agency approvals and close on land to meet the division’s objectives and goals. Directs the process of land analysis, negotiations, purchase agreements and corporate submittal packages to determine feasibility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Perform the obligations and signature duties required by the elected office stated in the Corporate Authority resolutions
Actively search for land available for purchase
Build and maintain strategic relationships and a network of business contacts for avenues of possible acquisitions
Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, banks, attorneys or brokers
Review operations and performance of the Land Acquisition Department. Works with Division President to take corrective action as deemed necessary to achieve goals
Oversee the process of preparing the corporate acquisition submittal package including acquisition and development-related budgets, exhibits and schedules
Partner with Director of Forward Planning throughout the entire due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, observing time sensitive dates
Communicate critical dates and information to other department heads
Perform market analyses to determine financial viability of potential projects
Physically walk the land to determine potential for special development situations, (e.g. demolition, utilities, relocations, special grading issues, abandonment, environmental, etc.)
Submit, obtain and review environmental report to identify issues that require federal or state permits, or issues that could prevent or delay acquisition
Keep current on area market transactions and industry trends
Evaluate workload and establish priorities to staff
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly manages two or more employees in the Operations Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or related field from a four-year college or university
Three to five years land acquisition experience
Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
Ability to meet multiple deadlines concurrently in a high-pressure environment
Experience in contract negotiation
Proven ability to lead and execute strong oral presentations
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
Knowledge in market analyses a plus
Experience in the residential homebuilding industry preferred
Knowledge of residential land due diligence and entitlements preferred
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, Vision and Dental
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.

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