Land Acquisition Analyst

Land Acquisition Analyst

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. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Land Acquisition Analyst in the Operations Department. The right candidate will support the Land Team to source and contract land for the development of residential subdivisions and to acquire finished lots. This will include researching and analyzing properties using GIS, city/county planning websites, and other sources to identify new sites, understand site characteristics, conduct initial feasibility, track land sales data, and collect competitive market data.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Initially investigate site characteristics, including current and required zoning, compatibility with land use plans, wetlands, topography, school districts, competitors, and proximity to employment centers and local services & amenities
• Identify land leads through contacting brokers and engineers, reviewing development websites, studying GIS and land use plans, driving areas, and researching available resources
• Monitor Unified Development Ordinances (UDO/LDO) and infrastructure projects
• Maintain a database of land sales data, employment announcements, approved new subdivisions, and other relevant data to inform the land acquisition team
• Assist with contract prep documents and tracking contract milestone dates
• Complete project startup documents for all new deals at contract execution
• Attend meetings with sellers, brokers, and developers with the Land Acquisition Manager
• Learn how to negotiate and contract land and lots
• Assist the Market Analyst to identify competitors for each new deal
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• One year of related experience and/or training
• Familiarity with land acquisition, land development, real estate, and/or GIS research; or completion of coursework in a relatable degree program
• Efficient and effective at multitasking and meeting deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills

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 Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo