Investments & Dev Director-FG
Company: Forestar Group
Location: High Point
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
Investments & Dev Director-FG - 2204105
Description
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.
Forestar Group is currently looking for an Investments &
Development Director. The Investments & Development Director is
responsible for the acquisition and development oversight of
specific markets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other
duties may be assigned
- Plans, directs and coordinates acquisition and land development
activities for specified markets
- Builds and maintains an acquisition pipeline for the designated
market(s)
- Negotiates the acquisition of properties with landowners,
attorneys or brokers
- Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for
corporate approval for land buys
- Oversee due diligence on prospective projects to include review
of preliminary budgets and schedules; review of site related
reports, development orders and plat requirements; review and
provide comments on engineering plans, plats, and landscape plans;
interface with local government as needed to determine the
viability of a project; and review and provide comments on
Investment Committee packages
- Manage, coordinate resources for and meet all entitlement needs
for land acquisitions
- Monitor development phases and entitlement processes
post-closing
- Responsible for coordinating and managing the land development
functions for a specific area to ensure timely completion to meet
the company's business plans and objectives
- Execute community development plans including construction of
streets, utilities (wet and dry), amenities, common areas, storm
water management facilities and entrances
- Secures governmental approvals for development and construction
with federal state and local jurisdiction officials
- Responsible for preliminary and final platting of
developments
- Oversite of budgeting and forecasting process and is
responsible for execution and financial performance of projects in
the designated market
- Ensure all aspects of the NPDES/SWPPP program for each assigned
project comply. Reporting and documentation on all projects under
development are current
- Responsible for Homeowner's Associations (HOA) meetings for
residential land developments and operates the HOA until residents
assume control
- Build and maintain relationships with national, regional and
local home builders as well as commercial builders
- Leads or assists where appropriate, with the negotiations for
the sale of residential lots to homebuilders as well as commercial
tracts to commercial builders
- Manages day-to-day customer, partner, and/or vendor
relationships
- Review project status reports submitted by Development
Managers
- Collaborate with Development Managers on department initiatives
for improvement
- Work with area municipalities and utility contractors
- Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to
serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the
companySupervisory ResponsibilitiesDirectly manages two or more
employees in the Operations Department. Carries out supervisory
responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and
applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and
training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work;
appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;
addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
- Seven to ten years related experience
- Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle
- Work effectively in high pressure situations
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written oral form or via FOR
applications
- Proficiency with MS Office and emailPreferred Qualifications
- Public speaking/presentation skills are desirable
Come join a winning team! We are growing fast and are looking for
enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We
offer an excellent benefits package:
- Medical, Vision and Dental
- 401(K)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
Job: LandPrimary Location: North Carolina-High PointOrganization:
ForestarSchedule: Full-time
Job Posting: May 31, 2022, 6:10:37 PM
Keywords: Forestar Group, High Point , Investments & Dev Director-FG, Executive , High Point, North Carolina
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