Land Assistant
Location
Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
0-1 years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
5h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Land Assistant provides administrative and project support to the Land Acquisition, Land Development, and Land Operations teams. This role involves coordinating land purchase contracts, due diligence documentation, permitting, and development schedules to ensure timely execution of land transactions and community development activities.
D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Land Assistant. The right candidate will provide administrative and project support to the Land Acquisition, Land Development, and Land Operations teams. This role assists with the coordination of land purchase contracts, due diligence documentation, permitting, and development schedules to help ensure timely and efficient execution of land transactions and community development activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Prepare, process, and track bid letters, purchase agreements, option contracts, amendments, and related documents
Assist with the collection, review, and distribution of due diligence materials (surveys, environmental reports, title commitments, zoning documents, utility letters, etc.)
Maintain and update electronic and hard-copy files for land acquisitions, development projects, permits, and regulatory approvals
Coordinate with title companies, attorneys, consultants, and municipalities to obtain required documentation and signatures for closings and development activities
Track key project milestones, contract deadlines, critical dates, and permit expirations to support timely execution and compliance
Prepare correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, and presentations
Process invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports; monitor budget codes and verify accuracy of charges with corporate accounting
Support preparation of subdivision plats, legal descriptions, and exhibits for corporate and municipal submissions
Schedule and coordinate internal meetings, site visits, and conference calls for land and development staff
Assist with tracking and updating land inventory reports, project status updates, and pipeline summaries for management review
Prepare and distribute agendas, packets, and presentations for land committee or investment committee meetings as requested
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to work overtime
Ability to travel overnight
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Skills:
Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential
Strong organizational and recordkeeping abilities to manage large volumes of contracts, permits, and project files
Clear, professional verbal and written communication
Ability to work cooperatively with multiple departments, including construction, accounting, and legal, to support land activities
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting land acquisition, land development, or construction teams preferred
Familiarity with real estate contracts, municipal permitting processes, or title/escrow procedures
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:
Updated 5h ago
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0-1 years
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Permanent
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Company
D.R. Horton, Inc.
Team size
Growing team
Location
Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
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.
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Land Assistant
Coconut Creek, Florida, United States • Full Time