Land Acq & Ent Director-FG

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. 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.

About the Role

This position manages the land acquisition and entitlement process for the division. Responsibilities include finding, placing under contract, receiving governmental approval, and closing on new land that meets the needs of the division and region. The role provides ultimate responsibility for overseeing and driving entitlements and engineering for all new acquisition opportunities, working with division leadership to fulfill engineering and entitlement needs of projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all land acquisition and entitlement activities
• Develop and maintain critical business community relationships with the private development community, state and local governmental and quasi-governmental authorities, and private engineering firms; scout other avenues for possible acquisitions
• Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys, or brokers
• Prepare land valuation analysis and direct the preparation of complete development budgets, including detailed preliminary construction cost estimates
• Perform detailed review and analysis of entitlement status of prospective acquisitions on a continuous basis, including assessment of due diligence information and documentation
• Manage due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities and meet all entitlement needs, including initial master planning work in close coordination with the land development team
• Prepare memoranda, other documentation, and analytics for corporate approval for land buys
• Maintain all previously approved land use and development entitlements
• Maintain due diligence documentation
• Update management on acquisition status and issues on a timely basis
• Provide input on selection of subdivision details for amenities and common areas (landscaping materials, screening walls, etc.)
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Directly manage two or more employees in the Operations Department, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• 7–10 years of applicable experience, including at least 5 years of supervisory experience and experience in the residential real estate industry
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Project

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(K) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company-provided Benefits

Schedule

Full-time

Primary location: MN-Lakeville