Forestar Group Inc. · 3 hours ago
Development Manager
Wayne, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expForestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders. They are seeking a Development Manager to manage project schedules, budgets, and assist in due diligence for prospective projects.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Problem solving and time management skills
Work well within a team
Benefits
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
Company
Forestar Group Inc.
Forestar develops communities into a place to call home.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2025-03-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2017-06-05Acquired
2007-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
James Allen
Chief Financial Officer
Mark Walker
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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