Land Acquisition Manager

D. R. Horton; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to lead its Land Acquisition Department. This role involves overseeing all land acquisition activities, negotiating with landowners, and managing due diligence processes. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have 7-10 years of relevant experience. Join a Fortune 500 company that offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for land management, this is the perfect opportunity for you to build your future.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of land acquisition experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all land acquisition activities and negotiate property acquisitions.
• Manage due diligence and entitlement processes for land acquisitions.

Skills

Property Acquisition Negotiation

Land Valuation Analysis

Project Management

Creative Thinking

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description - Land Acquisition Manager (2501933)

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. It specializes in constructing and selling high-quality homes primarily for entry-level and first-time move-up markets. The company also offers mortgage financing and title services through its subsidiaries. For more information, visit www.drhorton.com.

Position: Land Acquisition Manager

Description: D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to oversee the Land Acquisition Department. The role involves finding, contracting, securing governmental approvals, and closing on land parcels that meet division needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all land acquisition activities.
• Negotiate property acquisitions with landowners, attorneys, or brokers.
• Identify and qualify potential land acquisitions aligned with division goals.
• Manage due diligence processes, including initial master planning with internal teams.
• Handle entitlement processes for land acquisitions.
• Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing.
• Develop and control departmental budgets.
• Manage land/lot purchase contracts with legal counsel.
• Collaborate with the Land Development Department on potential projects.
• Develop community relationships and explore acquisition opportunities.
• Prepare land valuation analyses and budgets.
• Draft documentation and analytics for corporate approval of land purchases.
• Conduct all business ethically to serve customers and enhance company goodwill and profits.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manage two or more employees within the Land Acquisition Department, including hiring, training, performance appraisal, and addressing employee concerns, in accordance with company policies and laws.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Seven to ten years of related experience or training.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Ability to interpret and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Proficiency in MS Office and email.

Preferred Qualifications

• Creative thinking and attention to detail.

Benefits

Join our successful team at a Fortune 500 company! We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.

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