Land Acquisition Dir-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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all land acquisition activities
• 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
• Manage due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with the 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
• Conduct 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 manage two or more employees in Forestar
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge in Excel

Pay

Estimated compensation range: $175,000.00 - $225,000.00

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

Full-time

Primary location: California-San Luis Obispo