Most Important Skills for a Land Acquisition Project Manager at D.R. Horton
Hayden, a Land Acquisition Project Manager, emphasizes that strong communication and teamwork are crucial for success, stating that "it's a bunch of teams and a bunch of people all coming together." The long timelines and relationship-building required in the field also necessitate significant patience, as deals can take "two to five to 10 years" to fruition.
Communication, Teamwork, Patience, Project Management, Real-World Examples
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Hayden Berson
Land Acquisition Project Manager
D.R. Horton
California Polytechnic State University
Environmental & Related Sciences
Real Estate
Real Estate
Video Highlights
1. Effective communication and teamwork skills are crucial for collaboration with various teams to achieve project goals.
2. Patience is key, as land acquisition projects can span several years, requiring persistence in negotiations and relationship building with landowners.
3. Building strong relationships with landowners is vital, as it takes time and effort to establish trust and secure land deals.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
The two most important aspects are communication and teamwork. Without your other teams and the ability to identify what needs to be done in a timely manner, you won't have a project. It's a group of teams and people coming together to work for one common goal.
That goal is to provide housing. The last thing I would say is patience. When you sign up a deal or a project, it might take two to five to ten years for homes to be built.
Other times, you will speak with a landowner and they won't be ready to sell. You have to keep getting your name in front of them and see what you can do for them. Hopefully, at some point, the relationship will pay off, and you'll be able to work with them in whatever way they need help.