Land Acquisition Analyst - Fort Worth North
D.R. Horton•Fort Worth, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking a Land Acquisition Analyst to support the Land Team in sourcing and contracting land for residential subdivisions and acquiring finished lots. This role involves researching and analyzing properties using various tools and resources to identify new sites, understand site characteristics, conduct feasibility studies, track land sales data, and gather competitive market information. The analyst will also assist with contract preparation, project startup documentation, and competitor analysis.
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
- Investigate site characteristics, including zoning, land use compatibility, wetlands, topography, school districts, competitors, and proximity to employment centers and local services.
- 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.
- Assist with contract preparation 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.
- Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
