Kirkland, Washington, USA
40 days ago
Director Land Acquisition-WA

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 Director of Land Acquisition-WA. 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, and initiate 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.

Perform 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 acquisitionsNegotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, banks, attorneys or brokersReview 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 schedulesPartner with Director of Forward Planning throughout the entire due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, observing time sensitive datesCommunicate critical dates and information to other department headsPerform 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 acquisitionKeep current on area market transactions and industry trendsEvaluate workload and establish priorities to staffConducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the companyAbility to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises 2 or more employees

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 Director of Land Acquisition-WA. 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, and initiate 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.

Perform 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 acquisitionsNegotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, banks, attorneys or brokersReview 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 schedulesPartner with Director of Forward Planning throughout the entire due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, observing time sensitive datesCommunicate critical dates and information to other department headsPerform 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 acquisitionKeep current on area market transactions and industry trendsEvaluate workload and establish priorities to staffConducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the companyAbility to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises 2 or more employees

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or related field from a four-year college or university Three to five years land acquisition experience Must 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 presentationsStrong verbal written communication skillsAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applicationsProficiency with MS Office and emailAbility to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral visionThe noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge in market analyses a plusExperience in the residential homebuilding industry preferredKnowledge of residential land due diligence and entitlements preferred

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.

Annual Salary $125,000 - $140,000 (DOE) plus bonus potential

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, Vision and Dental401(K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife InsuranceVacation, 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

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Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or related field from a four-year college or university Three to five years land acquisition experience Must 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 presentationsStrong verbal written communication skillsAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applicationsProficiency with MS Office and emailAbility to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral visionThe noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge in market analyses a plusExperience in the residential homebuilding industry preferredKnowledge of residential land due diligence and entitlements preferred

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.

Annual Salary $125,000 - $140,000 (DOE) plus bonus potential

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, Vision and Dental401(K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife InsuranceVacation, 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

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