Land Acquisition Dir-FG

Forestar Group Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Hols

Job summary

Forestar Group Inc. in California seeks a Land Acquisition Director to lead all land acquisition activities for the region. The role involves finding, contracting, securing governmental approvals, and closing on land that meets regional needs.

The candidate will manage due diligence, entitlement processes, and liaison with landowners, attorneys, and brokers to ensure timely acquisitions and strong corporate budgets. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Fifth year college or university program certificate.
• Seven to ten years acquisition experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Excel knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate all land acquisition activities.
• Develop business relationships and scout other avenues for possible acquisitions.
• Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers.
• Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets.
• Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys.
• Manage due diligence and entitlement process and coordinate with land development team.
• Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing.
• Update management on acquisition status and issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Fifth year college or university program certificate

Tools

MS Office

Email

Excel

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 Group is currently looking for a Land Acquisition Director-FG. The right candidate will Manage land acquisition for the region. Find, place under contract, receive governmental approval and close on new land that meets the region's needs.

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

• Plan, direct and coordinate all land acquisition activities
• Develop business community relationships and scout other avenues for possible acquisitions
• Negotiates the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers
• Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets
• Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys
• Manage due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with land development team
• Manage and coordinate resources for and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions
• Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing
• Maintain due diligence documentation
• Update management on acquisition status and issues on a timely basis
• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities Directly manages two or more employees in Forestar. 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.

Education And/or Experience

• Fifth year college or university program certificate
• Seven (7) to Ten (10) years acquisition experience
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge in Excel is preferred

Estimated Compensation Range: $175,000.00 - $225,000.00

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 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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Primary Location California-Roseville

Schedule Full-time

Job Posting Aug 11, 2026, 9:00:38 AM