Land Acquisition Manager

About the role

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, supports its vision of creating neighborhoods that enhance the lives of community residents while creating value for shareholders, trade partners and employees. Forestar Group is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager in the Operations department to manage the Land Acquisition Department, find, place under contract, obtain governmental approval, and close on new land that meets the division’s needs.

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 and coordinate resources for, and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions.
• Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post‑closing.
• Develop and control the departmental overhead budget.
• Manage the land/lot purchase contract process with division counsel, outside counsel and regional 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, documentation and analytics for corporate approval of land purchases.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase goodwill and profit of the company.
• Travel overnight as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly manage two or more employees in the Operations Department.
• Carry out supervisory duties in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
• Plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Creative thinking and attention to detail.

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

Location

North Carolina – Charlotte