Are you an acquisition or development professional with a passion for negotiation and closing deals? If you come from a land background and are ready to channel that talent into one of the most strategic and rewarding roles in the homebuilding industry, this is your opportunity.** *D.R. Horton, Inc.* is currently looking for a *Land Acquisition Manager*. The right candidate will manage the Land Acquisition Department as well as locate and close land deals to fuel the growth of the division. *_We’re looking for someone who:_* * Has a strong background in land, residential real estate, or business development * Thrives on hitting targets, chasing leads, closing deals, and managing a team * Understands land, zoning, entitlements, and development and is ready to help others learn * Communicates with confidence, clarity, and professionalism * Is self-motivated, highly organized, and relentless when pursuing opportunities *_Essential Duties and Responsibilities:_**__* * Plan, direct, and coordinate all land acquisition activities * Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers * Identify and qualify potential land acquisitions in alignment with division goals * Manage the due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with internal design and land development teams * Manage, coordinate resources for, and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions * Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing * Maintain responsibility for developing departmental overhead budget and controlling the budget * Manage the land/lot purchase contract process with division counsel, outside counsel, and region counsel * Collaborate with the Land Development Department on potential development communities * Develop business community relationships and scout other avenues for possible acquisitions * Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets * Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys *_Supervisory Responsibilities:_*__ · Directly manages two or more employees in the Land Acquisition Department. · Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. *Education and/or Experience* * Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university * Seven to ten years of related experience and/or training * Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications * Proficiency with MS Office and email *_Preferred Qualifications:_*__ * Strong communication skills * Creative thinking and attention to detail 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 compensation and benefits package including: * Medical, Vision and Dental * 401(K) * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Flex Spending Accounts * Life Insurance * Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays */Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. /**/#WeBuildPeople2/* Follow us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings! LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram **Job:** **Land* **Organization:** **Home Builder* **Title:** *Land Acquisition Manager* **Location:** *Florida-Davenport* **Requisition ID:** *2502506*