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D.R. Horton

Builds and sells single-family homes across the US

Division Vice President of Land

Real Estate DevelopmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCharleston, SC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Real Estate, Planning, Government Relations, or a related field from a four-year college or university is required.
  • Seven to ten years of land acquisition experience is required.
  • A vehicle and valid driver's license are required.
  • Experience in contract negotiation is required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Experience working in a team environment is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email is required.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform the obligations and signature duties required by the elected office stated in Corporate Authority resolutions.
  • Actively search for land available for purchase.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships and a network of business contacts to identify possible acquisition opportunities.
  • Negotiate property acquisitions with landowners, banks, attorneys, or brokers.
  • Oversee the entire due diligence process for land acquisition opportunities and observe time-sensitive dates.
  • Perform market analyses to determine the financial viability of potential projects.
  • Physically walk land to assess potential development issues, including demolition, utilities, relocations, special grading issues, abandonment, and environmental concerns.
  • Submit, obtain, and review environmental reports to identify issues requiring federal or state permits, or that could prevent or delay acquisition.
  • Oversee preparation of corporate acquisition submittal packages, including acquisition and development-related budgets, exhibits, and schedules.
  • Verify and oversee final plat recordation.
  • Plan, direct, and manage land acquisition and land development staff.
  • Manage and coordinate resources for land acquisitions and required entitlements.
  • Monitor development phases and entitlement processes after closing.
  • Develop infrastructure construction schedules.
  • Work with area municipalities and utility contractors.
  • Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and increase company goodwill and profit.
  • Build relationships with other division departments, including Sales, Marketing, Construction, and Finance.
  • Solicit bids to hire architects, legal, engineering, and other consultants to prepare plans and exhibits for project submittals.
  • Communicate critical dates and information to other department heads.
  • Review Land Department operations and performance and work with the Division President to take corrective action as needed to achieve goals.
  • Develop policies for land usage and the sale of properties.
  • Evaluate workload and establish staff priorities.
  • Evaluate team performance to identify skill gaps and implement training and development.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of market analyses.
  • Action-oriented approach and drive to bring land acquisitions to successful closure.

About the Company

D.R. Horton

Builds and sells single-family homes across the US

D.R. Horton builds and sells single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums across the United States, mostly for first-time and move-up buyers. Most revenue comes from selling homes it builds on land it buys or controls through purchase contracts, with local divisions managing land, construction and sales. Its own mortgage lender, DHI Mortgage, and its title agency earn fees by financing and closing many of those purchases. The company also builds single-family and multifamily rental communities and sells them to investors once they are leased, adding a second home-sales channel. It was founded in 1978 in Texas and is headquartered in Arlington, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Arlington, TX
Founded
1978

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