Entitlements & Development Director-Forestar

Overview

Leads entitlement, engineering and development for residential lot projects.

Key Responsibilities

• entitlement review
• construction plans
• cost estimating
• construction coordination
• investment memos
• stakeholder relations

Tasks

-Perform detailed review and analysis of entitlement status of prospective acquisitions on a continuous basis, including assessment of due diligence information and documentation -Maintain critical relationships within the private development community, state and local governmental and quasi-governmental authorities, and private engineering firms -Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company -Collaborate with the Development Director and land development team on department initiatives for improvement -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 -Provide input on selection of subdivision details for amenities and common areas (landscaping materials, screening walls, etc.) -Coordinate with onsite construction management of community development projects, including oversight of governmental acceptance of public improvements -Provide support in preparation of internal investment committee memos for approval of acquisitions -Direct the design and budgeting of “hard” and “soft” cost items in certain communities, including conceptual planning, final construction documents, and development cost estimates -Maintain all previously approved land use and development entitlements -Oversee the land development team to ensure timely completion of land development objectives in accordance with company policy and procedures. -Supervises 2 or more employees

Requirements

• ms office
• professional engineer
• bachelor's
• civil engineering
• supervisory
• residential exp

What You Bring

-Valid driver’s license and a vehicle -Ability to travel overnight -Residential development (field) experience of at least 5 years -Proficiency with MS Office and email -Professional Engineer certification a plus -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 -Degree in Civil Engineering or related field a plus -Registered Engineer or Planner preferred

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Benefits

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

About Forestar Group Inc.

-Founded with a vision to transform raw land into thriving communities. -Specializes in land acquisition, development, and residential construction projects. -Operates primarily in the U.S., focusing on strategic land locations for long-term growth. -Has a strong track record of delivering successful residential communities, from planning to final construction. -Leverages market analysis to identify high-potential land opportunities for development. -Known for efficiently navigating complex zoning and entitlement processes. -Works closely with local municipalities to ensure community development aligns with regional growth strategies. -Projects include residential subdivisions, master-planned communities, and urban developments. -Financially strong, with a history of consistent growth and profitability.

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