Director of Entitlements-FG

D.R. Horton•San Luis Obispo, CA

3d•$150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders in both established locations and long-term growth markets. Forestar’s vision is to be the nation’s leading residential lot developer. The Company’s strategic relationship with D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, complements Forestar’s vision of creating neighborhoods that enhance the lives of community residents while creating value for shareholders, trade partners and employees. Forestar Group is currently looking for a Director of Entitlements - FG. The right candidate will provide the ultimate responsibility for overseeing and driving entitlements and engineering for all new acquisition opportunities. Work with divisional leadership to fulfill engineering and entitlement needs of projects. Provide project management, oversight of engineers, contractors, scopes of work, inspections of completion, creating, reviewing and certifying development budgets and bid processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
Ten (10) to Fifteen (15) years of applicable experience to include at least five (5) years of supervisory experience as well as experience in the residential real estate industry
Proficiency with MS Office and email

Nice To Haves

Registered Engineer or Planner preferred
Degree in Civil Engineering or related field a plus
Professional Engineer certification a plus
Residential development (field) experience of at least five (5) years

Responsibilities

Perform detailed review and analysis of entitlement status of prospective acquisitions on a continuous basis, including assessment of due diligence information and documentation
Oversee the completion, submittal and approval of construction plans, including soliciting bids for engineers and other consultants, coordinating the submittal of construction plans, and more
Assist in oversight of the design and budgeting of "hard" and "soft" cost items in certain communities, including conceptual planning, final construction documents and development cost estimates
Coordinate with onsite construction management of community development projects, including oversight of governmental acceptance of public improvements
Maintain all previously approved land use and development entitlements
Maintain critical relationships within the private development community, state and local government and quasi-governmental authorities, and private engineering firms
Provide input on selection of subdivision details for amenities and common areas (landscaping materials, screening walls, etc.)
Provide support in preparation of internal investment committee memos for approval of acquisitions
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
Directly manages two or more employees in the Operations 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.