Development Director

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 Development Director in the Land Development Department. The right candidate will be responsible for coordinating and managing the land development functions for a specific area to ensure timely completion to meet the company’s business plans and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Manage all land development activity in assigned projects for a specific area

Oversee due diligence on prospective projects to include 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

Select land development contractors and suppliers

Execute community development plans including construction of streets, utilities (wet and dry), amenities, common areas, storm water management facilities and entrances

Create and maintain development budgets

Review and approve monthly contractor pay applications

Interact with county and/or municipal governments on various issues surrounding permitting, development and construction

Direct a team of consultants during the construction of a project such as engineers, land planners, surveyors, landscape architects, land use attorneys, etc.

Responsible for preliminary and final platting of developments

Management of builder group to ensure compliance with contract terms and proper operation

Ensure clean and safe conditions within all communities

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

Attend various community and/or governmental meetings

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

Valid driver’s license and a vehicle

Review project status reports submitted by Development Managers

Collaborate with Development Managers on department initiatives for improvement

Ensure all aspects of the NPDES/SWPPP program for each assigned project comply. Reporting and documentation on all projects under development are current

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, or seven to ten years of land development experience

Proficiency with MS Office and email

Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and risk of electrical shock.

Preferred Qualifications

Work effectively in high pressure situations

Ability to communicate organizational policies and other information to subordinates

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:

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

Schedule: Full-time