Ent & Dev, Sr. Director-FG

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 is currently looking for an Entitlements & Development, Sr. Director-FG . The right candidate is ultimately responsible for overseeing and driving entitlements, engineering and development for owned projects and new acquisition opportunities in a designated region.Provide training, guidance and regional oversight of project management, oversight of engineers, contractors, scopes of work, inspections of completion, creating, reviewing and certifying development budgets and bid processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Oversee and provide support and training to divisions to ensure timely completion of division objectives in accordance with company policy and procedures.

Perform detailed review and analysis of entitlement status of prospective acquisitions on a continuous basis, including assessment of due diligence information and documentation

Perform regional oversight of the completion, submittal, and approval of construction plans, including soliciting bids for engineers and other consultants, coordinating the submittal of construction plans, and more

Perform regional oversight of the design and budgeting of “hard” and “soft” cost items of division projects, including conceptual planning, final construction documents, and development cost estimates

Coordinate with local development teams in regard to onsite construction management of community development projects, including oversight of governmental acceptance of public improvements

Provide regional oversight of the maintenance of all previously approved land use and development entitlements

Maintain critical relationships within the private development community, state and local governmental and quasi-governmental authorities, and private engineering firms

Ability to travel overnight

Provide input on selection of subdivision details for amenities and common areas (landscaping materials, screening walls, etc.)

Provide support in the preparation and review of internal investment committee memos for approval of acquisitions

Collaborate with Region President and fellow region team members on initiatives for improvement

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises 2 or more employees

Required Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree from four-year college or university

10-15 years of applicable experience to include at least 5 years of supervisory experience as well as experience in the residential real estate industry

Residential development (field) experience of at least 5 years

Valid driver’s license and a vehicle

Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field a plus

Registered Engineer or Planner preferred

Professional Engineer certification a plus

Come join a winning team! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package:

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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