Land Acquisition Analyst

Century Complete; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Complete is seeking a Land Acquisition Analyst to identify and analyze land opportunities aligned with our growth strategy. The role involves researching data sources, preparing market study data, and supporting the acquisition team in underwriting potential land investments.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, or Construction and 2–3 years in real estate, construction, or market research.

Qualifications

• 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 knowledge of residential construction and land brokerage preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Regional and Divisional teams in analyzing land prospects.
• Extract and analyze data from MLS, company databases, Metrostudy, Land Vision, Zonda, and other sources.
• Assist the Land Acquisition Team in preparing market study data.
• Review and analyze due diligence information for potential land assets.
• Assist in developing proformas, valuations, and underwriting for potential land investments.
• Track critical date timelines for due diligence, takedowns, closings, and changes within projects.
• Assist with 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.

Skills

MS Office

GIS

Google Earth

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, or Construction

Job description

Note: This is a remote position but the individual must reside somewhere along the North and South Carolina coastal market.

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.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

• 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.


• Assist the Land Acquisition Team in preparing market study data.


• Review and analyze due diligence information for potential land assets.


• Assists 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.


• Assist with 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.

What You Have:

• Proficiency in MS Office, google earth, GIS.


• Self-motivated and organized.


• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.


• Proven ability to multi-task required.


• Driven to push for results with a measured sense of urgency.


• Self-initiative and the ability to achieve objectives with minimal supervision.


• Possess a team-oriented work ethic and personality.


• Embrace a remote work environment.


• Strong desire to work in land acquisition.

Your 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.

About Century Complete

Our mission of More Home, Less Money® is only possible with the best talent in the industry. If that’s you, if you’re a self-starter, changemaker, and thoughtful collaborator ready to take your career to the next level, then

As one of the nation's largest homebuilders and an industry leader in online home sales, we strive to create thriving, enduring neighborhoods with lasting livability, focusing on building sustainable, affordably priced homes for our customers while reducing our carbon footprint. For team members, our goal is to provide the resources, opportunities, and benefits needed to build successful, rewarding careers.