Program Development Manager Jobs in Surprise, AZ

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 is currently looking for a Sr. Development Manager-FG. The Sr. Land Development Manager will oversee the development process of transforming raw land into lots and infrastructure for assigned projects and will adhere to the approved development budget of those projects to meet the company's business plans and objectives.  Assist the team in performing due diligence on prospective projects.  Supervise and mentor development team members.

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

• Assist with due diligence on prospective projects to include creation/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
• Coordinate and direct a team of consultants during the construction of a project such as engineers, land planners, surveyors, landscape architects, land use attorneys, etc.
• Create and maintain project schedule for the duration of the project and report project status to Development Director at requested intervals
• Create bid packages for various disciplines of work needed for site development, as well as review and analyze submitted bids making suggestion for award of work
• Negotiate final contracts and all change orders regarding price and schedule.
• Coordinate the approval of government agreements and manage the execution of those agreements
• Interface with utility companies and other parties as needed to ensure project stays on schedule
• Interface with Forestar team as needed regarding assigned projects
• Manage the platting and final approval process (initial and final acceptance)
• Maintain budget performance and report updates at least monthly
• Lead the design, review, approval, permitting, bid and award processes for project amenities
• Conduct or participate in on-site inspections, startups, final walkthrough, turnovers, etc. as required for the project
• Work with the Development Director on department initiatives for improvement
• Manage all aspects of the NPDES/SWPPP program for each assigned project
• Ensure that required property documentation is completed and stored appropriately in Forestar retention folders
•       Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the         company
•       Ability to work overtime 
•       Ability to travel overnight 
•       Regular and reliable attendance

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of land development experience
• Residential development (field) experience of at least 5 years
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and creative thinking
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and creative thinking
• Ability to work independently and part of a collaborative team
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Ability to manage multiple functions and roles concurrently
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via FOR applications
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe and email
• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred
• Ten years of related experience preferred
• Prior team management experience 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