Hybrid Development Director-FG at Forestar Group Inc.

%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;;font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%%22%3EForestar Group Inc.%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%%22%3E is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders in both established locations and long-term growth markets. Forestar%26rsquo;s vision is to be the nation%26rsquo;s leading residential lot developer. The Company%26rsquo;s strategic relationship with D.R. Horton, the nation%26rsquo;s largest homebuilder, complements Forestar%26rsquo;s vision of creating neighborhoods that enhance the lives of community residents while creating value for shareholders, trade partners and employees. %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;;font-family: Arial;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;;font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3EForestar Group%3C/b%3E is currently looking for a %3Cb%3E%3Cu%3EDevelopment Director-FG%3C/u%3E%3C/b%3E 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%26rsquo;s business plans and objectives.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;;font-family: Arial;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;;font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3EEssential Duties and Responsibilities%3C/b%3E include the following. Other duties may be assigned.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%0A%3Cul%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3EManage all land development activity in assigned projects for a specific area%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3EOversee 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%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3ESelect land development contractors and suppliers%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3EExecute community development plans including construction of streets, utilities (wet and dry), amenities, common areas, storm water management facilities and entrances%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3ECreate and maintain development budgets%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3EReview and approve monthly contractor pay applications%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3EInteract with county and/or municipal governments on various issues surrounding permitting, development and construction%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3EDirect a team of consultants during the construction of a project such as engineers, land planners, surveyors, landscape architects, land use attorneys, etc.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3EResponsible for preliminary and final platting of developments%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3EManagement of builder group to ensure compliance with contract terms and proper operation%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3EEnsure clean and safe conditions within all communities%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3EConduct on-site inspections, startups, final walkthrough, turnovers, etc. as required for the project%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3EAttend various community and/or governmental meetings%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3EConducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3EAbility to travel overnight%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3EValid driver%26rsquo;s license and a vehicle%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3EReview project status reports submitted by Development Managers%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3ECollaborate with Development Managers on department initiatives for improvement%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%0A %3Cdiv style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3EEnsure all aspects of the NPDES/SWPPP program for each assigned project comply.%26nbsp;Reporting and documentation on all projects under development are current%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;;font-family: Arial;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A

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

 

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