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. 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 resolutions
•Actively search for land available for purchase
•Build and maintain strategic relationships and a network of business contacts for avenues of possible acquisitions
•Negotiates the acquisition of properties with landowners, banks, attorneys or brokers
•Oversees the entire due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, observing time sensitive dates
•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
•Oversee the process of preparing the corporate acquisition submittal package including acquisition and development-related budgets, exhibits and schedules
•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 contractors
•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 heads
•Reviews operations and performance of the Land Department. Works with Division President to take corrective action as deemed necessary to achieve goals
•Develop policies for land usage and the sale of properties
•Evaluate workload and establish priorities to staff
•Evaluates the team’s performance to identify skill gaps and implements training and development
Supervisory Responsibilities
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. 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 resolutions
•Actively search for land available for purchase
•Build and maintain strategic relationships and a network of business contacts for avenues of possible acquisitions
•Negotiates the acquisition of properties with landowners, banks, attorneys or brokers
•Oversees the entire due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, observing time sensitive dates
•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
•Oversee the process of preparing the corporate acquisition submittal package including acquisition and development-related budgets, exhibits and schedules
•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 contractors
•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 heads
•Reviews operations and performance of the Land Department. Works with Division President to take corrective action as deemed necessary to achieve goals
•Develop policies for land usage and the sale of properties
•Evaluate workload and establish priorities to staff
•Evaluates the team’s performance to identify skill gaps and implements training and development
Supervisory Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Real Estate, Planning, Government Relations or related field from a four-year college or universitySeven to ten years land acquisition experienceMust have a vehicle and a valid driver’s licenseExperience in contract negotiationStrong verbal written communication skillsExperience working in a team environmentProficiency with MS Office and emailAbility to lift and/or move up to 25 poundsPreferred Qualifications
Action oriented, drive to push land acquisitions to a successful closureKnowledge in market analysesExpected salary range: $140,000 - $160,000
Position will be posted until November 1st, 2025.
Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
Medical, Dental and Vision401(K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife Disability InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company HolidaysMultiple Voluntary and Company provided BenefitsBuild YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Real Estate, Planning, Government Relations or related field from a four-year college or universitySeven to ten years land acquisition experienceMust have a vehicle and a valid driver’s licenseExperience in contract negotiationStrong verbal written communication skillsExperience working in a team environmentProficiency with MS Office and emailAbility to lift and/or move up to 25 poundsPreferred Qualifications
Action oriented, drive to push land acquisitions to a successful closureKnowledge in market analysesExpected salary range: $140,000 - $160,000
Position will be posted until November 1st, 2025.
Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
Medical, Dental and Vision401(K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife Disability InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company HolidaysMultiple Voluntary and Company provided BenefitsBuild YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo