Job description
Land Acquisition Dir-FG
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2301875
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 a
Land Acquisition Director. The right candidate will Manage land acquisition for the region. Find, place under contract, receive governmental approval and close on new land that meets the region’s needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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Plan, direct and coordinate all land acquisition activities
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Develop business community relationships and scout other avenues for possible acquisitions
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Negotiates the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers
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Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets
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Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys
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Manage due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with land development team
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Manage and coordinate resources for and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions
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Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing
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Maintain due diligence documentation
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Update management on acquisition status and issues on a timely basis
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Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
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Ability to travel overnight
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly manages two or more employees in Forestar. 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
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Fifth year college or university program certificate
- Seven (7) to Ten (10) years acquisition experience
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral form or via DRH applications
- Proficiency with MS Office and email
- Ability 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 vision
- The noise level is generally moderate
Preferred Qualifications
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Working knowledge in Excel is preferred
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, Vision and Dental
- 401(K)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
Job : Land
Primary Location
: TX-Arlington
Organization
: Forestar
Schedule
: Full-time
Job Posting : May 9, 2023, 3:31:31 PM
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