Land Assistant

D.R. Horton•Coconut Creek, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Land Assistant. The right candidate will provide administrative and project support to the Land Acquisition, Land Development, and Land Operations teams. This role assists with the coordination of land purchase contracts, due diligence documentation, permitting, and development schedules to help ensure timely and efficient execution of land transactions and community development activities.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential
Strong organizational and recordkeeping abilities to manage large volumes of contracts, permits, and project files
Clear, professional verbal and written communication
Ability to work cooperatively with multiple departments, including construction, accounting, and legal, to support land activities
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting land acquisition, land development, or construction teams preferred
Familiarity with real estate contracts, municipal permitting processes, or title/escrow procedures

Responsibilities

Prepare, process, and track bid letters, purchase agreements, option contracts, amendments, and related documents
Assist with the collection, review, and distribution of due diligence materials (surveys, environmental reports, title commitments, zoning documents, utility letters, etc.)
Maintain and update electronic and hard-copy files for land acquisitions, development projects, permits, and regulatory approvals
Coordinate with title companies, attorneys, consultants, and municipalities to obtain required documentation and signatures for closings and development activities
Track key project milestones, contract deadlines, critical dates, and permit expirations to support timely execution and compliance
Prepare correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, and presentations
Process invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports; monitor budget codes and verify accuracy of charges with corporate accounting
Support preparation of subdivision plats, legal descriptions, and exhibits for corporate and municipal submissions
Schedule and coordinate internal meetings, site visits, and conference calls for land and development staff
Assist with tracking and updating land inventory reports, project status updates, and pipeline summaries for management review
Prepare and distribute agendas, packets, and presentations for land committee or investment committee meetings as requested
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company