Land Acquisition Manager

D.R. Horton - Davenport, FL

Full-time - Manager

Davenport, FL

251-500 employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Land Acquisition Manager at D.R. Horton, Inc. is responsible for overseeing the Land Acquisition Department, focusing on identifying, negotiating, and securing land that aligns with the division's objectives. This role involves managing the entire land acquisition process, from initial planning and negotiations to closing deals and ensuring compliance with governmental approvals. The manager will also supervise a team, manage budgets, and collaborate with various departments to support the company's growth in the homebuilding sector.

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
• 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 company

Requirements

• 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 email

Nice-to-haves

• Strong communication skills
• Creative thinking and attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays