Director of Entitlements-FG

Job Description - Director of Entitlements-FG (2603976)

Job Description

Director of Entitlements-FG - 2603976

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 home builder, 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 a Director of Entitlements - FG . The right candidate will provide the ultimate responsibility for overseeing and driving entitlements and engineering for all new acquisition opportunities. Work with divisional leadership to fulfill engineering and entitlement needs of projects. 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 include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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

Assist in oversight of 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 government and quasi-governmental authorities, and private engineering firms

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

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

Directly 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

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.

A.) from four-year college or university

Registered Engineer or Planner preferred

Ten (10) to Fifteen (15) years of applicable experience to include at least five (5) years of supervisory experience as well as experience in the residential real estate industry

Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field a plus

Professional Engineer certification a plus

Residential development (field) experience of at least five (5) years

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