Director of Land Acquisition

About the role

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking a Director of Land Acquisition. This position works closely with the Division President and Vice President of Land Acquisition to establish land acquisition goals that support the division's annual business plan.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Work 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
• Evaluate workload and establish priorities to staff
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Directly manage two or more employees in the Operations Department

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university
• Minimum of four years land acquisition experience
• Valid driver’s license and a vehicle
• Experience in contract negotiation
• Proven ability to lead and execute strong oral presentations
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior management experience
• Knowledge in market analyses
• Experience in the residential homebuilding industry
• Knowledge of residential land due diligence and entitlements

Benefits

• Annual Salary Range: $125,000 - $160,000, depending on qualifications and experience
• Competitive Bonus Structure
• Excellent benefits package including:
• 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