Land Acquisition Analyst — Path to Manager

Dream Finders Homes, Inc.; Bluffton, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Home Purchase Discount for Associates

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Dream Finders Homes, Inc. in Bluffton, SC seeks a Land Acquisition Analyst to drive financial analysis and deal evaluation for residential land opportunities. You will build underwritten models, assess market conditions, and manage due diligence from intake through entitlements and closing.

The role offers a clear path to growth into Land Acquisition Manager, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration with leadership and land development teams. On-site work in Bluffton is required.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in real estate financial analysis, land acquisition, or project analysis with a homebuilder, residential developer, or multi-family construction/development firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or Business required. Master’s degree (MSRE, MRED, MBA, or MS in Construction Management) highly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for complex financial modeling and CMA preparation.
• Experience with GIS mapping platforms (e.g., LandVision, ArcGIS).
• Familiarity with DealPath or similar real estate pipeline management software is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of site feasibility, construction operational flow, land entitlements, zoning codes, and municipal approval processes.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills; able to present data to executives and interact with land sellers and brokers.
• On-site work location in Bluffton, SC with local field visits (no remote option).

Responsibilities

• Underwriting & Financial Modeling: Build and update detailed proforma financial models, DCF cash flow analyses, CMAs, and land underwriting metrics.
• Pipeline & Operational Flow: Oversee workflows and project pipeline tracking using DealPath and manage closing dates.
• Due Diligence Support & Fieldwork: Assist the Land Development team with environmental, geotechnical, boundary, and zoning reviews; conduct on-site visits.
• Market & Competitive Research: Track submarket housing trends, pricing, lot supply, permits, and absorption rates.
• Approval Decks: Compile financial, engineering, and market data for Investment Committee memos and land transaction decisions.

Skills

Real estate finance

Land acquisition

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Real Estate/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GIS (LandVision/ArcGIS)

DealPath

Excel

Job description

Dream Finders Homes, Inc. in Bluffton, SC seeks a Land Acquisition Analyst to drive financial analysis and deal evaluation for residential land opportunities. You will build underwritten models, assess market conditions, and manage due diligence from intake through entitlements and closing.

The role offers a clear path to growth into Land Acquisition Manager, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration with leadership and land development teams. On-site work in Bluffton is required.