Land Analyst

Who Our Client Is

Our Lakeland based client is one of the largest private homebuilders in Florida! They build exclusively in the Central Florida corridor and have been expanding their business and footprint the last few years. They offer a great culture, growth opportunities, strong leadership along with solid compensation plans, benefits, 401(k) and more! If you have experience in land acquisition or market analysis and like being a part of a diverse, growing company – this could be for you!

What They Need

The Land Analyst position is responsible for supporting the Land Acquisition team by conducting research, providing analysis, and managing land data for the purposes of maximizing the profit of existing and proposed land assets and identifying new land acquisition opportunities that align with Market Strategy and Business Plan goals.

What You’ll Do

Financial/Market Feasibility Analysis

• Assist the Land Acquisition team in the preparation of financial proformas to determine the viability of proposed land acquisitions.
• Work with the development team to determine budgets and schedules to be used in proformas.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to understand home construction costs and buyer preferences to be used in proformas.
• Review and analyze due diligence information for potential investments
• Extract & analyze data from a variety of sources including the MLS, company databases, Metrostudy, LandVision, Census Bureau, and other external websites.
• Prepare pre-acquisition investment briefs and related support material.
• Post-acquisition – maintain financial proformas to assess ways to enhance performance of existing communities and to report actual performance.

Land Committee & Post Land Committee Transactional Support

• With the guidance of Land Acquisition leadership, prepare detailed Land Packages with relevant support data for submittal to Corporate Land Committee to seek approval of new real estate transactions.
• Prepare follow-up analysis and forms necessary to transact wires for said acquisitions.

Land Search Function

• With the market priorities defined by Land Acquisition leadership, actively research, analyze, and identify potential land acquisition targets by extensively utilizing mapping and market data software.
• Maintain a database that identifies each target and tracks the current status of each.
• Perform preliminary feasibility/financial analysis on each identified target and present weekly updates and recommendations to Land Acquisition leadership.

Ad Hoc Projects

• Assist Land Acquisition leadership with ad hoc projects as needed.

Market Strategy

• Assist the Land Acquisition team in preparing the Market Strategy report annually.

What You’ll Need

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or higher (Accounting, Business, Finance, and/or Real Estate preferred).
• 1 year of land use or due diligence experience, financial analysis or modeling experience, or market research experience.
• Homebuilding industry experience preferred but not required.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite (at least intermediate level).
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Timeline driven, with proven track record for meeting deadlines.
• Market analysis experience a plus.