Land Acquisition Manager - Ocala FL

D.R. Horton; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager in Ocala, FL to oversee the land acquisition department.

You will manage negotiations, due diligence, and entitlement processes to secure land that meets division goals, while coordinating with design and development teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7–10 years of related experience, plus strong communication and budgeting skills. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are needed, with MS Office proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 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 with internal teams.
• Manage, coordinate resources for and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions.
• Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post‑closing.
• Maintain responsibility for departmental overhead budget.

Skills

Strong communication

Creative thinking

Attention to detail

MS Office

Email proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job 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 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

• 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.

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

• Strong communication skills.
• Creative thinking and attention to detail.

Benefits

• 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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