Land Development Manager

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 for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Land Development Manager for their Operations Department. The right candidate will oversee the development process of raw land into lots and infrastructure to enable the construction of single and multi-family homes. Manage and supervise employees within the Land Development Department and institute procedures to be followed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise and manage employees in Land Development, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Conduct business operations for Land Development

Plan, direct, and manage land development activities including planning, design, and development

Develop policies for usage, sale of properties and the construction schedule

Create budgets for the construction of the entrances, lots, amenities and associated infrastructure for company communities, including road, drainage, water, sewer, landscaping, utilities, paving, amenities, etc.

Develop and control the departmental overhead budget

Communicate the status of development projects to the other team members

Work well with city inspectors and third-party contractors

Review plats and engineering plans pertaining to land development

Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Ability to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises two or more employees in the Land Development Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. 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

Five to seven years of related experience and/or training

Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license

Must drive extensively between development sites

Ability to develop cost-effective solutions as challenges arise

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 written and verbal communication skills

Creative thinking and attention to detail

Problem solving and time management skills

Work well within a team

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

Schedule: Full-time