Land Acquisition Manager

D.R. Horton•Ridgeland, MS

15h

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Division Land Acquisition Manager to oversee land acquisition activities in an assigned geographic area while maintaining responsibility for assigned transactions. The role supervises land acquisition personnel, manages departmental operations, and supports the execution of acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives. The position supervises two or more employees and may require overnight travel as needed. The manager leads acquisition activity, reviews analyses and due diligence, sets priorities, monitors the acquisition pipeline and performance, negotiates transactions, and coordinates with internal partners. The role also supports hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, succession planning, and improvements to acquisition processes and reporting. Business must be conducted professionally and ethically to serve customers and support the company's goodwill and profitability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 7 years of progressive experience in land acquisition, development, real estate, or homebuilding.
At least 2 years of leadership or project leadership experience.
Ability to develop talent while maintaining accountability for business results.
Proven ability to build productive partnerships across departments to facilitate successful acquisitions.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to quickly learn new programs and systems.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form, or through DRH applications.
Ability to sit for the majority of an 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.
Close vision and peripheral vision.
Ability to supervise two or more employees.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading land acquisition teams while managing multiple transactions, priorities, and cross-functional relationships in a fast-paced homebuilding or real estate environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and develop Land Acquisition Analysts, Senior Analysts, and Land Acquisition Managers.
Lead land acquisition activities and maintain responsibility for assigned transactions.
Review acquisition analyses, due diligence findings, and transaction recommendations prepared by team members.
Establish acquisition priorities and monitor pipeline activity to support business objectives.
Negotiate and secure land transactions while ensuring compliance with company approval requirements.
Coordinate acquisition activities with land development, finance, operations, legal, and executive leadership.
Monitor departmental budgets, forecasts, reports, and acquisition performance metrics.
Evaluate market conditions and recommend strategic acquisition opportunities and adjustments.
Support talent planning, including interviewing, onboarding, training, performance coaching, and succession planning for land acquisition team members.
Assist with developing, maintaining, and improving land acquisition processes, tools, and reporting practices.
Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and increase company goodwill and profitability.
Travel overnight as needed.