Land Acquisition Area Manager - Ocean County

D.R. Horton

Toms River (NJ)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and HOl

Company Holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc., the nation’s largest homebuilder, seeks a Land Acquisition Area Manager for Ocean County, New Jersey.

You will source, evaluate, negotiate, and secure land opportunities, serving as the primary transaction lead from identification through closing. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years in land acquisition or real estate, strong negotiation and financial analysis skills, and willingness to travel overnight in a full-time role.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Engineering, or equivalent years of experience.
5–7 years of progressive experience in land acquisition, development, real estate, or homebuilding.
Ability to independently manage complex transactions and provide sound recommendations.
Strong initiative, persistence, and ability to balance risk and profitability.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and quick to learn new programs.

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue land acquisition opportunities aligned with strategy and housing demand forecasts.
Lead negotiations with landowners, brokers, developers, attorneys, and stakeholders on purchase terms.
Evaluate opportunities via financial analysis, due diligence, and risk assessments.
Structure transactions to maximize profitability while minimizing risk.
Coordinate due diligence and entitlement, environmental, engineering, and legal reviews.
Present acquisition recommendations to senior leadership for approval.
Develop relationships with brokers, developers, landowners, and industry professionals.
Manage transactions through contract execution to closing.
Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities.
Support long-range land planning and growth initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Relationship management

Independent deal management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Real Estate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Land Acquisition Area Manager - Ocean County (2605065)

Job Description

Land Acquisition Area Manager - Ocean County - 2605065

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 a Land Acquisition Area Manager . The right candidate is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and securing land acquisition opportunities that support the division's growth objectives. This role serves as the primary transaction lead and manages acquisitions from initial identification through contract execution and closing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Identify and pursue land acquisition opportunities that align with strategic business objectives and housing demand forecasts
Lead negotiations with landowners, brokers, developers, attorneys, and other stakeholders regarding purchase agreements and transaction terms
Evaluate acquisition opportunities through financial analysis, due diligence reviews, and risk assessments
Structure transactions to maximize profitability while minimizing financial and operational risk
Coordinate due diligence activities and ensure timely completion of entitlement, environmental, engineering, and legal reviews
Prepare and present acquisition recommendations to senior leadership for approval
Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, developers, landowners, and industry professionals to generate acquisition opportunities
Manage transactions through contract execution, approval processes, and closing activities
Represent the company at industry events, meetings, and networking opportunities
Support long-range land planning and growth initiatives
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to travel overnight
The noise level is generally moderate

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Engineering, or equivalent years of experience
Five to seven years of progressive experience in land acquisition, development, real estate, or homebuilding required
Ability to independently manage complex transactions and make sound business recommendations
Demonstrated initiative and persistence in identifying and securing acquisition opportunities
Ability to effectively balance risk, profitability, and strategic business objectives
Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form or via DRH applications
Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

Preferred Qualifications