Development Manager-FG

Forestar Group Inc.; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Forestar Group Inc. is seeking a Development Manager-FG to oversee project schedules and ensure adherence to approved development budgets. The role includes assisting with due diligence on prospective projects and coordinating a team of consultants through the construction process.

The Development Manager will manage budgets, lead design and approval processes for project amenities, and interface with local government and utility partners to maintain schedules. Travel is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–7 years of related experience.
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Regular exposure to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.

Responsibilities

• Assist with due diligence on prospective projects including budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate and direct a team of consultants during construction.
• Create and maintain project schedules and report status.
• Create bid packages, review bids, and advise on awards.
• Interface with government, utilities, and Forestar teams to keep projects on schedule.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 a Development Manager-FG . The right candidate will manage the schedule for timely completion of the assigned projects and will adhere to the approved development budget of those projects to meet the company’s business plans and objectives. The Development Manager will also assist the team in performing due diligence on prospective projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with due diligence on prospective projects to include creation/review of preliminary budgets and schedules; review of site related reports, development orders and plat requirements; review and provide comments on engineering plans, plats, and landscape plans; interface with local government as needed to determine the viability of a project; and review and provide comments on Investment Committee packages
• Coordinate and direct a team of consultants during the construction of a project such as engineers, land planners, surveyors, landscape architects, land use attorneys, etc.
• Create and maintain project schedule for the duration of the project and report project status to Development Director at requested intervals
• Create bid packages for various disciplines of work needed for site development, as well as review and analyze submitted bids making suggestion for award of work
• Negotiate final contracts and all change orders regarding price and schedule.
• Coordinate the approval of government agreements and manage the execution of those agreements
• Interface with utility companies and other parties as needed to ensure project stays on schedule
• Interface with Forestar team as needed regarding assigned projects
• Manage the platting and final approval process
• Maintain budget performance and report updates at least quarterly
• Lead the design, review, approval, permitting, bid and award processes for all project amenities
• Conduct or participate in on-site inspections, startups, final walkthrough, turnovers, etc. as required for the project
• Work with the Development Director on department initiatives for improvement
• Manage all aspects of the NPDES/SWPPP program for each assigned project
• Ensure that required property documentation is completed and stored appropriately in Forestar retention folders
• Interface with customers regarding site design and coordinate any needed changes
• Review and approve all invoices and pay applications related to assigned projects
• Conduct site visits and meetings with vendors as needed
• Manage 3rd party property managers, attend HOA meetings, and sit on HOA boards as needed for assigned projects
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Five to seven years of related experience
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and risk of electrical shock

Preferred Qualifications

• Problem solving and time management skills
• Work well within a team

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