D.R. Horton · 4 hours ago
Director of Forward Planning & Land Development
Edgewater, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expD.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is currently looking for a Director of Forward Planning/Land Development. The right candidate will determine the feasibility and resolve all title, environmental and entitlement issues while overseeing the installation of all infrastructure required to build homes.
ConstructionFinanceProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
Responsibilities
Consult with land acquisition managers to determine the feasibility of obtaining the entitlements, permits and approvals and installing the infrastructure to develop new homes
Provide periodic schedules and budgets related to obtaining the entitlements, permits and approvals and developing the land for new acquisition opportunities
Resolve all title and environmental issues which would preclude the division from purchasing property for the purpose of building and selling new homes
Oversee and coordinate a team of employees, professional consultants, and city or county representatives to obtain all the necessary entitlements, permits, approvals, and plans to install infrastructure
Ensure the land development plans are designed in the most efficient and cost-effective way which will achieve the government, utility and community requirements and division objectives
Define the scopes of work for each land development project
Solicit and evaluate bids and award the contracts consistent with the scopes of work for each land development project
Ensure each land development project stays on schedule and within budget
Hire, motivate and direct a team of employees to achieve objectives
Communicate clearly, accurately, and timely regarding the status of schedules, budgets and potential issues related to the entitlement, forward planning, and land development of each project
Provide input on selection of subdivision details for amenities and all common areas
Provide support in preparation of internal documents/reports for approval of acquisitions
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to travel overnight
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
10-15 years of applicable experience to include at least 5 years of supervisory experience as well as experience in the residential real estate industry
Knowledge in budgeting and project management
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to communicate and work with all levels of management and personnel
Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently to balance competing deadlines
Proficiency with MS Office and email
Ability to travel overnight
Preferred
Registered Engineer or Planner preferred
Degree in Civil Engineering or related field a plus
Professional Engineer certification a plus
Residential development (field) experience of at least 5 years preferred
Benefits
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
Company
D.R. Horton
D.R. Horton is a homebuilder that provides new homes to customers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-04-28Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $700M
1992-06-12IPO
Leadership Team
Allison Roberts
Regional CFO
Ashley Johnson
Division CFO
Recent News
2026-01-17
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