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Sr. Director, Entitlements & Development - 2406222
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 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 an Entitlements and Development, Sr. Director. The right candidate will have ultimate responsibility for overseeing and driving entitlements, engineering and development for owned projects and new acquisition opportunities. This includes providing 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.
- Direct 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 governmental and quasi-governmental authorities, and private engineering firms.
- Oversee the land development team to ensure timely completion of land development objectives in accordance with company policy and procedures.
- Ability to travel overnight.
- 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.
- Collaborate with the Development Director and land development team on department initiatives for improvement.
- Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company.
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
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Estimated Compensation Range : $150,000 - $200,000
Come 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 :
Job : Land
Primary Location : Washington-Kirkland
Organization : Forestar
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Oct 15, 2024, 3 : 10 : 42 PM
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Salary : $150,000 - $200,000
