Forestar Group Inc.
Entitlements & Development Director-Forestar
Forestar Group Inc., Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Entitlements & Development Director - Forestar
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 is currently looking for an
Entitlements & Development Director . Ultimate responsibility for overseeing and driving entitlements, engineering and development for owned projects and new acquisition opportunities. Provide project management, oversight of engineers, contractors, scopes of work, inspections of completion, creating, reviewing and certifying development budgets and bid processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform detailed review and analysis of entitlement status of prospective acquisitions on a continuous basis, including assessment of due diligence information and documentation
Oversee the completion, submittal, and approval of construction plans, including soliciting bids for engineers and other consultants, coordinating the submittal of construction plans, and more
Direct the design and budgeting of “hard” and “soft” cost items in certain communities, including conceptual planning, final construction documents, and development cost estimates
Coordinate with onsite construction management of community development projects, including oversight of governmental acceptance of public improvements
Maintain all previously approved land use and development entitlements
Maintain critical relationships within the private development community, state and local governmental and quasi‑governmental authorities, and private engineering firms
Oversee the land development team to ensure timely completion of land development objectives in accordance with company policy and procedures.
Provide input on selection of subdivision details for amenities and common areas (landscaping materials, screening walls, etc.)
Provide support in preparation of internal investment committee memos for approval of acquisitions
Collaborate with the Development Director and land development team on department initiatives for improvement
Conducts 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
Supervises 2 or more employees
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from four‑year college or university
7 - 10 years of applicable experience to include at least 3 years of supervisory experience as well as experience in the residential real estate industry
Residential development (field) experience of at least 5 years
Valid driver’s license and a vehicle
Proficiency with MS Office and email
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Civil Engineering or related field a plus
Registered Engineer or Planner preferred
Professional Engineer certification a plus
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, 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
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
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Forestar is currently looking for an
Entitlements & Development Director . Ultimate responsibility for overseeing and driving entitlements, engineering and development for owned projects and new acquisition opportunities. Provide project management, oversight of engineers, contractors, scopes of work, inspections of completion, creating, reviewing and certifying development budgets and bid processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform detailed review and analysis of entitlement status of prospective acquisitions on a continuous basis, including assessment of due diligence information and documentation
Oversee the completion, submittal, and approval of construction plans, including soliciting bids for engineers and other consultants, coordinating the submittal of construction plans, and more
Direct the design and budgeting of “hard” and “soft” cost items in certain communities, including conceptual planning, final construction documents, and development cost estimates
Coordinate with onsite construction management of community development projects, including oversight of governmental acceptance of public improvements
Maintain all previously approved land use and development entitlements
Maintain critical relationships within the private development community, state and local governmental and quasi‑governmental authorities, and private engineering firms
Oversee the land development team to ensure timely completion of land development objectives in accordance with company policy and procedures.
Provide input on selection of subdivision details for amenities and common areas (landscaping materials, screening walls, etc.)
Provide support in preparation of internal investment committee memos for approval of acquisitions
Collaborate with the Development Director and land development team on department initiatives for improvement
Conducts 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
Supervises 2 or more employees
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from four‑year college or university
7 - 10 years of applicable experience to include at least 3 years of supervisory experience as well as experience in the residential real estate industry
Residential development (field) experience of at least 5 years
Valid driver’s license and a vehicle
Proficiency with MS Office and email
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Civil Engineering or related field a plus
Registered Engineer or Planner preferred
Professional Engineer certification a plus
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, 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
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
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Wilmington, NC .
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