Land Acquisition Manager-FG

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 Land Acquisition Manager will manage the Land Acquisition Department, identifying, contracting, securing governmental approval, and closing 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, coordinate resources for, and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions.
• Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing.
• Maintain responsibility for developing the 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, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills

• 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.

Primary location: North Carolina-Charlotte.