Land Acquisition Manager-FG

Forestar Group Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Flex spending accounts

Life & disability insurance

Vacation & company holidays

Job summary

Forestar Group Inc. is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager-FG in its Operations department. The role focuses on finding, contracting, and closing on land that meets the division's needs.

You will lead the Land Acquisition Department, manage due diligence, entitlements, budgets, and relationships with counsel and landowners to drive strategic growth. The position requires extensive experience, travel, and cross-functional coordination with design and development teams to advance opportunities and

Qualifications

• Fifth year college or university program certificate.
• Seven to ten years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a vehicle and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate all land acquisition activities.
• Identify and qualify potential land acquisitions in alignment with division goals.
• Oversee due diligence with internal design and land development teams.
• Manage entitlement needs for land acquisitions and post-closing steps.
• Develop departmental overhead budget and monitor spending.
• Coordinate land purchase contracts with division and outside counsel.
• Develop business relationships and scout other acquisition opportunities.
• Negotiate acquisitions with landowners, attorneys or brokers.
• Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets for approvals.
• Prepare memoranda and analytics for corporate approval of land buys.
• Travel overnight as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Creative thinking

Attention to detail

Valid driver’s license

Vehicle ownership

Education

Fifth year college/university certificate

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 Manager-FG in their Operations department. The right candidate will manage the Land Acquisition Department. Find, place under contract, receive governmental approval, and close on new land that meets the division's needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate all land acquisition activities
• Identify and qualify potential land acquisitions in alignment with division goals
• Manage the due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with internal design and land development teams
• Manage, coordinate resources for, and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions
• Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing
• Maintain responsibility for developing departmental overhead budget and controlling the budget
• Manage the land/lot purchase contract process with division counsel, outside counsel and region counsel
• Collaborate with the Land Development Department on potential development communities
• Develop business community 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
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Able to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly manages 2 or more employees in the Operations Department. 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.

Required Qualifications

• Fifth year college or university program certificate;
• S even to ten years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have a vehicle and valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Communication Skills
• Creative thinking and attention to detail

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

Primary Location

TX-Austin

Schedule

Full-time

Job Posting

Jul 31, 2026, 2:22:07 PM