Land Acquisition & Entitlements Director-FG
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 an Land Acquisitions & Entitlements Director. The right candidate will manage the land acquisition and entitlement process for the division. Find, place under contract, receive governmental approval and close on new land that meets the needs of the division and region. Provide the ultimate responsibility for overseeing and driving entitlements and engineering for all new acquisition opportunities. Work with division leadership to fulfill engineering and entitlement needs of projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
- 7-10 years of applicable experience to include at least 5 years of supervisory experience as well as experience in the residential real estate industry
- Must have a vehicle, a valid driver’s license
- Proficiency with MS Office and email
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Project is preferred
Responsibilities
- Plan, direct and coordinate all land acquisition and entitlement activities
- Develop and maintain critical business community relationships with the private development community, state and local governmental and quasi-governmental authorities and private engineering firms, and scout other avenues for possible acquisitions
- Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers
- Prepare land valuation analysis and direct the preparation of complete development budget, including detailed preliminary construction cost estimates
- Perform detailed review and analysis of entitlement status of prospective acquisitions on a continuous basis, including assessment of due diligence information and documentation
- Manage due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities and meet all entitlement needs, including initial master planning work in close coordination with land development team
- Prepare memoranda, other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys
- Maintain all previously approved land use and development entitlements
- Maintain due diligence documentation
- Update management on acquisition status and issues on a timely basis
- Provide input on selection of subdivision details for amenities and common areas (landscaping materials, screening walls, etc.)
- Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
