Land Acquisition Area Manager

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 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 include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.

Education and/or Experience

• 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

Come 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, 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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