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D.R. Horton

Land Acquisition Area Manager

D.R. Horton, Florida, New York, United States

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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 Area Manager . The right candidate will manage the Land Acquisition processes within the assigned market area, find, place under contract, and close on new land that meets the division's needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers

Plan, direct, and coordinate all land acquisition activities within the assigned market area

Identify and qualify potential land acquisitions in alignment with division goals

Manage the due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities

Manage the land/lot purchase contract process, for the assigned market area, 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 within the assigned market area

Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets

Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys

Conduct 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

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

Five to seven years of related experience and/or training

Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license

Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

Strong communication skills

Creative thinking and attention to detail

Benefits

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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Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Sales and Management

Industries Construction

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