Director of Land Acquisition

About the Company

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the United States, was founded in 1978 and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The company constructs and sells high‑quality homes primarily for entry‑level and first‑time move‑up markets, and also provides mortgage financing and title services through its subsidiaries. More information is available at www.drhorton.com.

About the Role

The Division Land Acquisition Director will direct land‑acquisition operations for the division, maintaining responsibility for strategic acquisition transactions, overseeing personnel, operational performance, acquisition strategy, and portfolio growth.

Responsibilities

• Direct land acquisition activities for the division.
• Establish acquisition strategies, performance objectives, and growth plans.
• Lead, develop, and evaluate acquisition personnel to ensure effective execution of departmental objectives.
• Review and approve acquisition recommendations, investment analyses, and transaction structures.
• Negotiate strategic transactions and partnership opportunities supporting long‑term growth.
• Monitor acquisition pipelines, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to evaluate market expansion opportunities and business priorities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, approval processes, and risk‑management standards.
• Represent the company at industry events, meetings, and networking opportunities.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase goodwill and profit.
• Ability to travel overnight.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises two or more employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience required.
• Ten + years of progressive land acquisition, real estate, development, or home‑building experience.
• Five + years of people‑management experience.
• Strong understanding of multi‑market acquisition strategy and organizational leadership principles.
• Proven ability to develop high‑performing teams that consistently deliver results.
• Ability to create alignment between acquisition strategy and business objectives.
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new programs/systems quickly.
• Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or DRH‑application instructions.
• Physical requirements: ability to sit for the majority of an 8‑hour workday; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; specific vision abilities include close and peripheral vision.
• Noise level is generally moderate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Executive leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple teams, priorities, and complex transactions simultaneously.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Vacation, sick, personal time, and company holidays.
• Multiple voluntary and company‑provided benefits.