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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 is currently looking for a Development Manager-FG. The right candidate will manage the 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 Development Manager will also assist the team in performing due diligence on prospective projects.

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
• Maintain budget performance and report updates at least quarterly
• Lead the design, review, approval, permitting, bid and award processes for all 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
• Interface with customers regarding site design and coordinate any needed changes
• Review and approve all invoices and pay applications related to assigned projects
• Conduct site visits and meetings with vendors as needed
• Manage 3rd party property managers, attend HOA meetings, and sit on HOA boards as needed for assigned projects
• 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 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Five to seven years of related experience
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license
• 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

• Problem solving and time management skills
• Work well within a team

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