Land Acquisition Analyst
D.R. Horton
Land Acquisition Analyst
D.R. Horton
Builds and sells single-family homes across the US
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. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.
D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Land Acquisition Analyst. The right candidate will support the evaluation and acquisition of land opportunities for residential development. This role performs financial analysis, market research, due diligence coordination, and reporting activities to assist leadership in identifying and pursuing land investments that align with division growth objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify potential land acquisition opportunities and emerging growth areas
Prepare financial models, land valuation analyses, development cost estimates, and acquisition proformas to support investment decisions
Assist in evaluating acquisition opportunities by analyzing demographic trends, housing demand, pricing, absorption rates, and market conditions
Coordinate due diligence activities, including engineering, environmental, utility, title, entitlement, and development reviews
Track contract timelines, contingency periods, approvals, and critical transaction milestones
Prepare acquisition packages, reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for management review and approval
Maintain land acquisition databases, transaction records, maps, and pipeline reports
Collaborate with internal departments, consultants, brokers, and landowners to facilitate acquisition activities
Participate in site visits and field evaluations of prospective properties
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to travel overnight
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. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.
D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Land Acquisition Analyst. The right candidate will support the evaluation and acquisition of land opportunities for residential development. This role performs financial analysis, market research, due diligence coordination, and reporting activities to assist leadership in identifying and pursuing land investments that align with division growth objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify potential land acquisition opportunities and emerging growth areas
Prepare financial models, land valuation analyses, development cost estimates, and acquisition proformas to support investment decisions
Assist in evaluating acquisition opportunities by analyzing demographic trends, housing demand, pricing, absorption rates, and market conditions
Coordinate due diligence activities, including engineering, environmental, utility, title, entitlement, and development reviews
Track contract timelines, contingency periods, approvals, and critical transaction milestones
Prepare acquisition packages, reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for management review and approval
Maintain land acquisition databases, transaction records, maps, and pipeline reports
Collaborate with internal departments, consultants, brokers, and landowners to facilitate acquisition activities
Participate in site visits and field evaluations of prospective properties
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to travel overnight
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, Economics, Urban Planning, Engineering or equivalent years of experience required
Zero – two yers of experience in real estate, land acquisition, finance, development, homebuilding, or related field preferred
Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail while managing multiple projects and deadlines
Knowledge of real estate principles, financial analysis, and land development processes
Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and 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
Preferred Qualifications
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including\:
Medical, Dental and Vision
401(K)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Life & Disability Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.#WeBuildPeopleToo
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, Economics, Urban Planning, Engineering or equivalent years of experience required
Zero – two yers of experience in real estate, land acquisition, finance, development, homebuilding, or related field preferred
Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail while managing multiple projects and deadlines
Knowledge of real estate principles, financial analysis, and land development processes
Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and 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
Preferred Qualifications
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including\:
Medical, Dental and Vision
401(K)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Life & Disability Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.#WeBuildPeopleToo
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.
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