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Forestar Group Inc. · 6 hours ago

Land Acquisition Manager

Mount Pleasant, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders. The Land Acquisition Manager will manage the Land Acquisition Department, overseeing all land acquisition activities and ensuring alignment with division goals.

Real Estate

Responsibilities

Plan, direct and coordinate all land acquisition activities

Identify and qualify potential land acquisitions in alignment with division goals

Manage the due diligence process on land acquisition opportunities, including initial master planning work in close coordination with internal design and land development teams

Manage, coordinate resources for, and meet all entitlement needs for land acquisitions

Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing

Maintain responsibility for developing departmental overhead budget and controlling the budget

Manage the land/lot purchase contract process with division counsel, outside counsel and region counsel

Collaborate with the Land Development Department on potential development communities

Develop business community relationships and scout other avenues for possible acquisitions

Negotiate 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

Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Able to travel overnight

Directly manages 2 or more employees in the Operations Department

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