Hybrid Land Acquisition Analyst — Residential Development

Beechen & Dill Homes; Burr Ridge (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Beechen & Dill Homes in Burr Ridge, IL is seeking a Land Acquisition Specialist to identify and evaluate residential land opportunities across Chicago's western and southern suburbs. You will support market research, due diligence, and preliminary financial analyses while coordinating with leadership and external partners.

This early‑career role offers hands‑on exposure to zoning, entitlements, and development considerations, with a path to greater responsibility as you build relationships with

Qualifications

• Foundation in real estate, land development, finance, construction, urban planning, or related field.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Research potential residential land opportunities and emerging development areas.
• Assist with maintaining the land acquisition pipeline.
• Research property ownership, zoning, land use, market conditions, and development considerations.
• Assist with preliminary financial analysis, budgets, and acquisition evaluations.
• Help coordinate due diligence activities, including title, environmental, zoning, surveys, utilities, and other reports.
• Support communication with landowners, brokers, municipalities, consultants, and other industry contacts.
• Assist with letters of intent, purchase agreements, and other transaction documents.
• Track acquisition activities, deadlines, and next steps.
• Prepare research and summaries for company leadership.
• Visit prospective properties and attend meetings throughout the Chicago suburbs.
• Work with development, construction, finance, legal, and outside consultants as opportunities progress.

Skills

Research

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Written communication

Time management

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Beechen & Dill Homes in Burr Ridge, IL is seeking a Land Acquisition Specialist to identify and evaluate residential land opportunities across Chicago's western and southern suburbs. You will support market research, due diligence, and preliminary financial analyses while coordinating with leadership and external partners.

This early‑career role offers hands‑on exposure to zoning, entitlements, and development considerations, with a path to greater responsibility as you build relationships with