DVP of Land

D.R. Horton•Charleston, SC

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About The Position

D.R. Horton is seeking a Division Vice President of Land to manage the division’s land acquisition and development operations. The role is responsible for finding, contracting for, obtaining agency approvals for, and closing on land in support of division objectives. It directs land analysis, negotiations, purchase agreements, and corporate submittal packages to assess feasibility, and oversees raw-land development and infrastructure installation for home construction. The Division Vice President of Land manages land acquisition and development staff, coordinates acquisition and entitlement resources, and oversees due diligence and development activity from acquisition through post-closing. The position works with municipalities, utility contractors, consultants, landowners, and internal departments. It also reviews Land Department operations and performance, works with the Division President on corrective action, and develops policies, staffing priorities, and team training and development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Real Estate, Planning, Government Relations, or a related field from a four-year college or university.
Seven to ten years of land acquisition experience.
Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
Experience in contract negotiation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience working in a team environment.
Proficiency with MS Office and email.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Action-oriented, with the drive to push land acquisitions to successful closure.
Knowledge of market analyses.

Responsibilities

Perform obligations and signature duties required by the elected office stated in Corporate Authority resolutions.
Search for land available for purchase and build and maintain strategic relationships and business contacts for potential acquisitions.
Negotiate property acquisitions with landowners, banks, attorneys, and brokers.
Oversee the land-acquisition due diligence process and monitor time-sensitive dates.
Conduct market analyses to assess the financial viability of potential projects.
Walk land to assess special development conditions, including demolition, utilities, relocations, grading issues, abandonment, and environmental concerns.
Submit, obtain, and review environmental reports to identify issues requiring federal or state permits or that could prevent or delay acquisition.
Oversee preparation of corporate acquisition submittal packages, including acquisition and development budgets, exhibits, and schedules.
Verify and oversee Final Plat recordation.
Plan, direct, and manage land acquisition and land development staff.
Manage and coordinate resources for land acquisitions and required entitlements.
Monitor development phases and entitlement processes after closing.
Develop infrastructure construction schedules.
Work with area municipalities and utility contractors.
Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and support company goodwill and profitability.
Build relationships with Sales, Marketing, Construction, Finance, and other division departments.
Solicit bids and hire architects, legal, engineering, and other consultants to prepare project plans and exhibits for submittal.
Communicate critical dates and information to other department heads.
Review Land Department operations and performance and work with the Division President on corrective action as needed to achieve goals.
Develop policies for land usage and property sales.
Evaluate workload and establish staff priorities.
Evaluate team performance, identify skill gaps, and implement training and development.