Strategic Land Acquisition Director

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. 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.