DVP of Land Acquisition

D.R. Horton • Roseville, CA

1d • $150,000 - $225,000 • Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking a Division Vice President of Land Acquisition. This role involves working with the Division President to set land acquisition goals that align with the division's annual business plan. The position is responsible for managing the entire process of finding, contracting, obtaining agency approvals, and closing on land to meet the company's objectives. Key duties include directing land analysis, negotiations, purchase agreements, and preparing corporate submittal packages to assess feasibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or related field from a four-year college or university
• Seven to ten years land acquisition experience
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines concurrently in a high-pressure environment
• Experience in contract negotiation
• Proven ability to lead and execute strong oral presentations
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in market analyses
• Experience in the residential homebuilding industry
• Knowledge of residential land due diligence and entitlements

Responsibilities

• Performs the obligations and signature duties required by the elected office stated in the Corporate Authority resolutions
• Actively search for land available for purchase
• Build and maintain strategic relationships and a network of business contacts for avenues of possible acquisitions
• Negotiates the acquisition of properties with landowners, banks, attorneys or brokers
• Oversees the entire due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, observing time sensitive dates
• Perform market analyses to determine financial viability of potential projects
• Physically walk the land to determine potential for special development situations, (e.g. demolition, utilities, relocations, special grading issues, abandonment, environmental, etc.)
• Submit, obtain and review environmental report to identify issues that require federal or state permits, or issues that could prevent or delay acquisition
• Attend city staff meetings, public hearings, neighbor hearings and be prepared to speak when necessary
• Obtain necessary zoning for projects by meeting with sellers, municipalities, submitting requests and attending hearings
• Responsible for the tax appeal process and all research, applications and attending tax appeal hearings representing D.R. Horton, Inc.
• Evaluate and verify work done by consultants pertaining to plot plans and subdivision layouts
• Verify and oversee final plat recordation
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Solicit bids to hire architects, legal, engineering and other consultants to prepare plans and exhibits for project submittal
• Reviews operations and performance of the Land Acquisition Department. Works with Division President to take corrective action as deemed necessary to achieve goals
• Oversee the process of preparing the corporate acquisition submittal package including acquisition and development-related budgets, exhibits and schedules
• Responsible for obtaining, completing and submitting city applications with applicable fees
• Keep current on area market transactions and industry trends
• Communicate critical dates and information to other department heads
• Evaluate workload and establish priorities to staff

Benefits

• Annual base salary range of $150,000 - $225,000 with significant bonus potential
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager