Land Acquisitioner - Spot Lots

Taleo Social Sourcing•Mount Laurel, NJ

1d•Onsite

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. This opportunity is for a Land Acquisitioner who thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment and can find, evaluate, and close land deals that fuel our growth. The role requires a strong background in sales, real estate, or business development, with a focus on hitting targets, chasing leads, and closing deals. Understanding land, zoning, entitlements, and development is crucial, as is the ability to communicate with confidence, clarity, and professionalism. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly organized, and relentless when pursuing opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent experience
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience and/or training
Proficiency with MS Office and email
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to multi-task and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience in the residential homebuilding industry a plus

Responsibilities

Identify and source vacant, buildable lots
Meet with seller or seller's agent to negotiate the purchase of lots
Determine lot viability for zoning, utilities, topography, location
Build a proforma for the lot and support with a competitive market analysis
Coordinate with engineer for survey, plot plan, soils, test pits, municipal submissions
Conduct due diligence with corporate environmental, geo tech contractor, permit department
Work with permitting, purchasing, construction, and sales to build and sell the lot
Maintain close relationships with land developers, brokers, realtors, and landowners
Underwrite and analyze the financial aspects of each development opportunity
Communicate regularly with county and township officials
Negotiate purchase contracts with sellers
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Able to travel overnight
Identify, evaluate, and pursue land acquisition opportunities in Camden and Gloucester Counties, while maintaining market awareness and supporting acquisition efforts in Sales and Cumberland Counties.