Development Manager

Description

• Coordinate the approval of government agreements and manage the execution of those agreements
• Lead the design, review, approval, permitting, bid and award processes for all project amenities
• Create and maintain project schedule for the duration of the project and report project status to Development Director at requested intervals
• Maintain budget performance and report updates at least quarterly
• Review and approve all invoices and pay applications related to assigned projects
• Assist with due diligence on prospective projects to include creation/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
• Interface with customers regarding site design and coordinate any needed changes
• Conduct site visits and meetings with vendors as needed
• Ensure that required property documentation is completed and stored appropriately in Forestar retention folders
• Interface with Forestar team as needed regarding assigned projects
• Coordinate and direct a team of consultants during the construction of a project such as engineers, land planners, surveyors, landscape architects, land use attorneys, etc.
• Create bid packages for various disciplines of work needed for site development, as well as review and analyze submitted bids making suggestion for award of work
• Conduct or participate in on-site inspections, startups, final walkthrough, turnovers, etc. as required for the project
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Manage the platting and final approval process
• Manage all aspects of the NPDES/SWPPP program for each assigned project
• Work with the Development Director on department initiatives for improvement
• Interface with utility companies and other parties as needed to ensure project stays on schedule
• Negotiate final contracts and all change orders regarding price and schedule.
• Manage 3rd party property managers, attend HOA meetings, and sit on HOA boards as needed for assigned projects

Requirements

• Ability to travel overnight
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Work well within a team
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Problem solving and time management skills
• Five to seven years of related experience
• Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and risk of electrical shock
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university

Benefits

• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance