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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 Development Field Manager-FG. The Land Development Field Manager will manage the construction field operations and schedule for timely completion of the assigned projects and will adhere to the approved development budget of those projects to meet the company’s business plans and objectives.  The Land Development Field Manager will also manage outside vendors and other contractors.

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

• Participate in due diligence on prospective projects to include creation/review of preliminary budgets and schedules for amenity and entry monuments; and review and provide comments on engineering plans and landscape architecture plans for amenity and entry monuments
• Create and manage project construction schedules for the duration of the project and report project status to Development Director at requested intervals
• Collaborate with the Development Director to review and analyze submitted site development bid packages and make suggestion for award of work
• Work with the Development Director on the design, review and approval for all project amenities and entry monuments, and then lead the permitting, bid and award processes for all such projects
• Facilitate with Development Director and Development Manager the review and approval of all invoices and pay applications related to assigned projects and assist in negotiating all change orders regarding price and schedule
• Manage the development at the field level through regular site visits and meetings with vendors as needed for the implementation and overseeing all aspects of the development process for infrastructure installation, preparation of graded lots, landscaping, parks, amenities and entry monuments
• Engage and coordinate with jurisdictional officials, including city and county inspectors during the installation and inspection of infrastructure, lots, landscaping, hardscaping, irrigation systems, signage, parks, amenities and entry monuments. Interface with utility companies and other parties as needed during construction to ensure project stays on schedule
• Manage all aspects of the NPDES/SWPPP program for each assigned project
• Conduct or participate in on-site inspections, startups, final walkthrough, turnovers, etc. as required for the project
• Interface with Forestar team to assure constant communication regarding timing, design elements, access pertaining to project development status and other landscaping and common area hardscape improvements
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Three years related experience with landscaping, irrigation systems, hardscape installation and maintenance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral form or via FOR and DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
• Bilingual 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, 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