Land Acquisition Manager
Company: D.R. Horton
Location: Greenville
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Job 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 Land Acquisition
Manager. The right candidate will manage the Land Acquisition
Department. Find, place under contract, receive governmental
approval, and close on new land that meets the division's
needs.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
- 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
- Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to
serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the
companySupervisory ResponsibilitiesDirectly manages two or more
employees in the Land Acqusition 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 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 emailPreferred Qualifications
- Strong communication skills
- Creative thinking and attention to detailCome 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
- 401(K)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company HolidaysBuild YOUR
future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder. #WeBuildPeople2Follow
us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company
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Job: LandPrimary Location: South Carolina-GreenvilleOrganization:
Home BuilderSchedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Mar 29, 2022, 12:00:00 AM
Keywords: D.R. Horton, Greenville , Land Acquisition Manager, Executive , Greenville, South Carolina
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