Real Estate Inv & Dev VP-FG

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 Group

is currently looking for a

Real Estate Investment & Development VP-FG

. The right candidate will assist the Senior Vice President or Regional President as appropriate with the acquisition and development of specific real estate projects.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Manage assets for specific real estate projectsPlans, directs and coordinates acquisition and land development activitiesOversees preparation of plats and plans, supervises the bid process for construction contractorsSecures governmental approvals for development and construction with federal state and local jurisdiction officialsAssists with budgeting and forecasting, responsible for execution and financial performance of projectsNegotiates the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokersPrepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buysManage due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with internal design and land development teamsManage, coordinate resources for and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitionsMonitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closingResponsible for Homeowner’s Associations (HOA) meetings for residential land developments and operates the HOA until residents assume controlBuild and maintain relationships with national, regional and local home builders as well as commercial buildersLeads or assists where appropriate, with the negotiations for the sale of residential lots to homebuilders as well as commercial tracts to commercial buildersConducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the companyMust have a valid driver’s license and vehicleAbility to travel overnightWork with area municipalities and utility contractorsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesDirectly manages 2 or more employees.QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or universityAbility to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral from or via DRH applicationsProficiency with MS Office and emailAbility to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, color vision and peripheral visionThe noise level is generally moderatePreferred QualificationsSeven to ten years related experienceCome 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, Vision and DentalEmployee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

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