- Plan, direct and coordinate all land acquisition activities
- Develop business community relationships and scout other avenues for possible acquisitions
- Negotiates the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers
- Prepare land valuation analysis and corporate budgets
- Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys
- Manage due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with land development team
- Manage and coordinate resources for and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions
- Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing
- Maintain due diligence documentation
- Update management on acquisition status and issues on a timely basis
- 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
Land Acquisition Dir-FG - Tampa, United States - D.R. Horton
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. Forestars vision is to be the nations leading residential lot developer. The Companys strategic relationship with D.R. Horton, the nations largest homebuilder, complements Forestars 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 regions needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly managestwo 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.