Land Acquisition Manager

D. R. Horton; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Company Benefits

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to lead the Land Acquisition Department in locating, contracting, and closing on new land acquisitions that meet division needs.

The role oversees planning, due diligence, entitlements, and collaboration with design and land development teams, with a focus on maximizing value and ensuring regulatory compliance. A bachelor’s degree and extensive experience are required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.

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, including initial master planning work in close coordination with internal design and land development teams.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university

Tools

MS Office

Email

Job description

Job Description - Land Acquisition Manager (2604102)

Job Description

Land Acquisition Manager - 2604102

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 an Land Acquisition Manager. The right candidate will manage the Land Acquisition Department. Find, place under contract, receive governmental approval, and close on new land that meets the division's needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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, including initial master planning work in close coordination with internal design and land development teams

• 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

Salary Range $150,000-$280,000 depending on experience and other factors plus a quarterly bonus

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly manages two or more employees in the Land Acquisition 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.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• 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
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Creative thinking and attention to detail

Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 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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