Land Acquisition Analyst
About The Position
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 Analyst in the Operations Department. The right candidate will support the Land Team to source and contract land for the development of residential subdivisions and to acquire finished lots. This will include researching and analyzing properties using GIS, city/county planning websites, and other sources to identify new sites, understand site characteristics, conduct initial feasibility, track land sales data, and collect competitive market data.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
- One year of related experience and/or training
- Familiarity with land acquisition, land development, real estate, and/or GIS research; or completion of coursework in a relatable degree program
- Efficient and effective at multitasking and meeting deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with MS Office and email
Nice To Haves
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills
Responsibilities
- Initially investigate site characteristics, including current and required zoning, compatibility with land use plans, wetlands, topography, school districts, competitors, and proximity to employment centers and local services & amenities
- Identify land leads through contacting brokers and engineers, reviewing development websites, studying GIS and land use plans, driving areas, and researching available resources
- Monitor Unified Development Ordinances (UDO/LDO) and infrastructure projects
- Maintain a database of land sales data, employment announcements, approved new subdivisions, and other relevant data to inform the land acquisition team
- Assist with contract prep documents and tracking contract milestone dates
- Complete project startup documents for all new deals at contract execution
- Attend meetings with sellers, brokers, and developers with the Land Acquisition Manager
- Learn how to negotiate and contract land and lots
- Assist the Market Analyst to identify competitors for each new deal
- Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
