Land Acquisition Manager

D.R. Horton•Fresno, CA

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Land Acquisition Manager. The right candidate will manage the Land Acquisition Department. Find, place under contract, receive governmental approval, and close on new land that meets the division's needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
Seven to ten years of related experience and/or training
Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
Proficiency with MS Office and email

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills
Creative thinking and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and coordinate all land acquisition activities
Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers
Identify and qualify potential land acquisitions in alignment with division goals
Manage the due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with internal design and land development teams
Manage, coordinate resources for, and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions
Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing
Maintain responsibility for developing departmental overhead budget and controlling the budget
Manage the land/lot purchase contract process with division counsel, outside counsel, and region counsel
Collaborate with the Land Development Department on potential development communities
Develop business community relationships and scout other avenues for possible acquisitions
Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets
Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company