Land Acquisition Analyst

What You’ll Do

The Land Acquisition Analyst assists with identifying new land acquisition opportunities that align with the Division's land strategy and business plan goals. Conduct research, provide analysis and manage land data to maximize the profit of existing and proposed land assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Regional and Divisional teams in analyzing land prospects.
• Extract and analyze data from various sources, including the MLS, company databases, Metrostudy, Land Vision, Zonda, and other external websites.
• Aid the Land Acquisition Team in preparing market study data.
• Review and analyze due diligence information for potential land assets.
• Aids in developing proformas, valuations, and underwriting for potential land investments.
• Track critical date timelines for due diligence, takedowns, closings, and changes within new and existing projects.
• Aid in the preparation of lot committee presentations and supporting documentation.
• Keep accurate land files, spreadsheets, and databases to track land positions.
• Utilize GIS, Google Earth, and other sources to research potential land acquisition opportunities.
• Communicate with various departments, divisions, and regions on land positions and critical dates.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Earth, GIS.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Prioritize tasks effectively and work with minimal supervision.
• Team-oriented work ethic and positive attitude.
• Willingness to work in a remote environment.
• Desire to work in land acquisition.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, or Construction or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in the construction industry or a similar role.
• Real estate or market research experience and professional knowledge of the residential construction and land brokerage industry are highly preferred.