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D.R. Horton · 1 day ago

Director of Land Acquisition

Charleston County, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is currently looking for a Director of Land Acquisition. This role is responsible for managing land acquisition operations, establishing goals, and overseeing negotiations and feasibility analyses to support the division's business objectives.

ConstructionProperty DevelopmentReal Estate

Responsibilities

Perform the obligations and signature duties required by the elected office stated in the Corporate Authority resolutions

Actively search for land available for purchase

Build and maintain strategic relationships and a network of business contacts for avenues of possible acquisitions

Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, banks, attorneys or brokers

Review operations and performance of the Land Acquisition Department. Works with Division President to take corrective action as deemed necessary to achieve goals

Oversee the process of preparing the corporate acquisition submittal package including acquisition and development-related budgets, exhibits and schedules

Partner with Director of Forward Planning throughout the entire due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, observing time sensitive dates

Communicate critical dates and information to other department heads

Perform market analyses to determine financial viability of potential projects

Physically walk the land to determine potential for special development situations, (e.g. demolition, utilities, relocations, special grading issues, abandonment, environmental, etc.)

Submit, obtain and review environmental report to identify issues that require federal or state permits, or issues that could prevent or delay acquisition

Keep current on area market transactions and industry trends

Evaluate workload and establish priorities to staff

Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Directly manages two or more employees in the Operations Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Qualification

Land acquisition experienceContract negotiationMarket analysesResidential homebuilding knowledgeResidential land due diligenceMS Office proficiencyLeadership skillsOral presentation skillsVerbal communicationWritten communication