D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a
Division Vice President of Land. The right candidate will be 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. Oversee the development of raw land and the installation of infrastructure for construction of homes.
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 resolution
• Actively search for land available for purchase
• Build and maintain strategic relationships and a network of business contacts for avenues of possible acquisition
• Negotiates the acquisition of properties with landowners, banks, attorneys or broker
• Oversees the entire due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, observing time sensitive date
• Perform market analyses to determine financial viability of potential project
• 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
• Oversee the process of preparing the corporate acquisition submittal package including acquisition and development-related budgets, exhibits and schedule
• Verify and oversee Final Plat recordation
• Plans, directs and manages all land acquisition and land development staff
• Manage and coordinate resources for land acquisitions and all entitlements needed
• Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing
• Develop infrastructure construction schedule
• Work with area municipalities and utility contractor
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Build strong relationships with other division departments such as Sales, Marketing, Construction, and Finance
• Solicit bids to hire architects, legal, engineering and other consultants to prepare plans and exhibits for project submittal
• Communicate critical dates and information to other department head
• Reviews operations and performance of the Land Department. Works with Division President to take corrective action as deemed necessary to achieve goal
• Develop policies for land usage and the sale of propertie
• Evaluate workload and establish priorities to staff
• Evaluates the team's performance to identify skill gaps and implements training and development
Supervisory Responsibilities- Supervises 2 or more employees
QualificationsRequired Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Real Estate, Planning, Government Relations or related field from a four-year college or university
- Seven to ten years land acquisition experience
- Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license
- Experience in contract negotiation
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Experience working in a team environment
- Proficiency with MS Office and email
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Preferred Qualifications- Action oriented, drive to push land acquisitions to a successful closure
- Knowledge in market analyses
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
