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D.R. Horton · 20 hours ago

Land Acquisition Analyst

Mount Laurel, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

1+ years exp

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking a Land Acquisition Analyst to support the Land Team in sourcing and contracting land for residential subdivisions. The role involves researching properties, analyzing site characteristics, and maintaining databases to inform the land acquisition process.

ConstructionFinanceProperty DevelopmentReal Estate

Responsibilities

Initially investigate site characteristics, including current and required zoning, compatibility with land use plans, wetlands, topography, school districts, competitors, and proximity to employment centers and local services & amenities

Identify land leads through contacting brokers and engineers, reviewing development websites, studying GIS and land use plans, driving areas, and researching available resources

Monitor Unified Development Ordinances (UDO/LDO) and infrastructure projects

Maintain a database of land sales data, employment announcements, approved new subdivisions, and other relevant data to inform the land acquisition team

Assist with contract prep documents and tracking contract milestone dates

Complete project startup documents for all new deals at contract execution

Attend meetings with sellers, brokers, and developers with the Land Acquisition Manager

Learn how to negotiate and contract land and lots

Assist the Market Analyst to identify competitors for each new deal

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

Qualification

Land acquisitionGIS researchReal estate knowledgeContract preparationMultitaskingMS Office proficiencyCritical thinkingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills