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D.R. Horton

Development Manager-FG

D.R. Horton, Panama City Beach, Florida, United States, 32407


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 a

Development Manager-FG . The right candidate will manage the schedule for timely completion of the assigned projects and will adhere to the approved development budget of those projects to meet the company’s business plans and objectives.

The Development Manager will also assist the team in performing due diligence on prospective projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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

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 and maintain project schedule for the duration of the project and report project status to Development Director at requested intervals

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

Negotiate final contracts and all change orders regarding price and schedule.

Coordinate the approval of government agreements and manage the execution of those agreements

Interface with utility companies and other parties as needed to ensure project stays on schedule

Interface with Forestar team as needed regarding assigned projects

Manage the platting and final approval process

Maintain budget performance and report updates at least quarterly

Lead the design, review, approval, permitting, bid and award processes for all project amenities

Conduct or participate in on-site inspections, startups, final walkthrough, turnovers, etc. as required for the project

Work with the Development Director on department initiatives for improvement

Manage all aspects of the NPDES/SWPPP program for each assigned project

Ensure that required property documentation is completed and stored appropriately in Forestar retention folders

Interface with customers regarding site design and coordinate any needed changes

Review and approve all invoices and pay applications related to assigned projects

Conduct site visits and meetings with vendors as needed

Manage 3rd party property managers, attend HOA meetings, and sit on HOA boards as needed for assigned projects

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