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D.R. Horton

Land Acquisition Manager

D.R. Horton, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916

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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 Manager

. The right candidate will manage the Land Acquisition Department, including finding, placing under contract, obtaining governmental approval, and closing on land that meets the division's needs.

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 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.

Develop departmental overhead budget and control the budget.

Manage the land/lot purchase contract process with division counsel, outside counsel, and regional counsel.

Collaborate with the Land Development Department on potential development communities.

Develop business community relationships and explore other avenues for acquisitions.

Prepare land valuation analyses and corporate budgets.

Prepare memoranda, documentation, and analytics for corporate approval of land purchases.

Conduct all business professionally and ethically to serve customers and enhance company goodwill and profit.

Supervisory Responsibilities Directly manage two or more employees in the Land Acquisition Department, following organizational policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and evaluating work, as well as rewarding, disciplining, and resolving employee issues.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.

Seven to ten years of related experience and/or training.

Valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Ability to understand and carry out instructions in written or oral form, including DRH applications.

Proficiency with MS Office and email.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong communication skills.

Creative thinking and attention to detail.

Join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and seek enthusiastic team players. Our benefits include:

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance.

401(K) plan.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Flex Spending Accounts.

Life Insurance.

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and Holidays.

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