D. R. Horton
Division Vice President of Land Acquisition
D. R. Horton, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550
Job Description - Division Vice President of Land Acquisition (2404568)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
Division Vice President of Land Acquisition
. The right candidate will work with the Division President to establish the land acquisition goals that support the division’s annual business plan. Responsible for managing the operation to find, contract, obtain agency approvals and close on land to meet the division’s objectives and goals. Directs the process of land analysis, negotiations, purchase agreements and corporate submittal packages to determine feasibility.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Performs the obligations and signature duties required by the elected office stated in the Corporate Authority resolutionsActively search for land available for purchaseBuild and maintain strategic relationships and a network of business contacts for avenues of possible acquisitionsNegotiates the acquisition of properties with landowners, banks, attorneys or brokersOversees the entire due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, observing time sensitive datesPerform market analyses to determine financial viability of potential projectsPhysically 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 acquisitionAttend city staff meetings, public hearings, neighbor hearings and be prepared to speak when necessaryObtain necessary zoning for projects by meeting with sellers, municipalities, submitting requests and attending hearingsResponsible for the tax appeal process and all research, applications and attending tax appeal hearings representing D.R. Horton, Inc.Evaluate and verify work done by consultants pertaining to plot plans and subdivision layoutsVerify and oversee final plat recordationConducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the companySolicit bids to hire architects, legal, engineering and other consultants to prepare plans and exhibits for project submittalReviews operations and performance of the Land Acquisition Department. Works with Division President to take corrective action as deemed necessary to achieve goalsOversee the process of preparing the corporate acquisition submittal package including acquisition and development-related budgets, exhibits and schedulesResponsible for obtaining, completing and submitting city applications with applicable feesKeep current on area market transactions and industry trendsCommunicate critical dates and information to other department headsEvaluate workload and establish priorities to staffSupervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervises 2 or more employeesQualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or related field from a four-year college or universitySeven to ten years land acquisition experienceMust have a vehicle and a valid driver’s licenseAbility to meet multiple deadlines concurrently in a high-pressure environmentExperience in contract negotiationProven ability to lead and execute strong oral presentationsAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applicationsProficiency with MS Office and emailAbility to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral visionRegular exposure to outside weather conditionsThe noise level is generally moderatePreferred QualificationsKnowledge in market analysesExperience in the residential homebuilding industryKnowledge of residential land due diligence and entitlementsCome 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, Vision and DentalEmployee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company HolidaysBuild YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.#WeBuildPeople2Follow us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings!
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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
Division Vice President of Land Acquisition
. The right candidate will work with the Division President to establish the land acquisition goals that support the division’s annual business plan. Responsible for managing the operation to find, contract, obtain agency approvals and close on land to meet the division’s objectives and goals. Directs the process of land analysis, negotiations, purchase agreements and corporate submittal packages to determine feasibility.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Performs the obligations and signature duties required by the elected office stated in the Corporate Authority resolutionsActively search for land available for purchaseBuild and maintain strategic relationships and a network of business contacts for avenues of possible acquisitionsNegotiates the acquisition of properties with landowners, banks, attorneys or brokersOversees the entire due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, observing time sensitive datesPerform market analyses to determine financial viability of potential projectsPhysically 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 acquisitionAttend city staff meetings, public hearings, neighbor hearings and be prepared to speak when necessaryObtain necessary zoning for projects by meeting with sellers, municipalities, submitting requests and attending hearingsResponsible for the tax appeal process and all research, applications and attending tax appeal hearings representing D.R. Horton, Inc.Evaluate and verify work done by consultants pertaining to plot plans and subdivision layoutsVerify and oversee final plat recordationConducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the companySolicit bids to hire architects, legal, engineering and other consultants to prepare plans and exhibits for project submittalReviews operations and performance of the Land Acquisition Department. Works with Division President to take corrective action as deemed necessary to achieve goalsOversee the process of preparing the corporate acquisition submittal package including acquisition and development-related budgets, exhibits and schedulesResponsible for obtaining, completing and submitting city applications with applicable feesKeep current on area market transactions and industry trendsCommunicate critical dates and information to other department headsEvaluate workload and establish priorities to staffSupervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervises 2 or more employeesQualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or related field from a four-year college or universitySeven to ten years land acquisition experienceMust have a vehicle and a valid driver’s licenseAbility to meet multiple deadlines concurrently in a high-pressure environmentExperience in contract negotiationProven ability to lead and execute strong oral presentationsAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applicationsProficiency with MS Office and emailAbility to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral visionRegular exposure to outside weather conditionsThe noise level is generally moderatePreferred QualificationsKnowledge in market analysesExperience in the residential homebuilding industryKnowledge of residential land due diligence and entitlementsCome 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, Vision and DentalEmployee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company HolidaysBuild YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.#WeBuildPeople2Follow us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings!
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