Entitlements & Development, Senior. Director-FG

Forestar Group Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(K) retirement plan

Stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life & disability insurance

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot developer seeking a Sr. Director of Entitlements & Development.

You will oversee entitlements, engineering and development for owned projects and new acquisitions within a designated region, providing training and regional oversight of project management and engineers. The role requires significant supervisory experience in residential real estate, strong budgeting and due diligence skills, and the ability to travel overnight as necessary to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• 10–15 years of applicable experience including at least 5 years of supervisory experience in residential real estate development.
• Residential development (field) experience of at least 5 years.
• Valid driver’s license and a vehicle.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entitlements, engineering and development for owned projects and new acquisitions in a designated region.
• Provide training, guidance and regional oversight of project management and engineers; oversee scopes of work and inspections.
• Review due diligence information and entitlement status for prospective acquisitions; assess documentation.
• Oversee design and budgeting of hard and soft costs, including conceptual planning, final construction documents, and development cost estimates.
• Coordinate with local development teams on onsite construction management and public improvements.
• Maintain relationships with private developers, authorities, and engineering firms; travel as needed.
• Contribute to subdivision amenities and common area decisions (landscaping, walls, etc.).
• Assist in preparing investment memos for acquisition approvals; collaborate with Region President.
• Lead initiatives for regional improvements and ensure ethical conduct and profitability.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Email

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 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

• 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