Land Analyst

Keller Augusta; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Keller Augusta seeks a Land Analyst/Associate to support the U.S. residential land strategy.

You will identify, evaluate, and secure land opportunities, performing due diligence, underwriting, and market analysis across development teams including design, finance, and legal. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in home building, expertise in land valuation, entitlements, zoning, and a track record of analyzing site feasibility and investment returns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of land acquisition, land development, or a related real estate role (minimum 2 years at a residential home builder).
• Understanding of residential land development from raw land to entitlement and lot delivery.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and feasibility analysis (Excel; Argus a plus).
• Familiarity with zoning codes, subdivision regulations, and municipal entitlement processes.

Responsabilités

• Conduct land acquisition research and due diligence on prospective sites, including ownership verification and zoning analysis.
• Prepare detailed financial models and land valuation analyses to assess feasibility and investment returns.
• Support negotiation and execution of purchase agreements, option contracts, and joint venture structures.
• Coordinate with internal teams to evaluate site constraints and development potential.
• Track and maintain a pipeline of active land opportunities and market comparables.

Connaissances

Financial modeling

Feasibility analysis

Due diligence

Market research

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field

Outils

Excel

Argus

Description du poste

Our client is a Dubai-based, well-capitalized, vertically integrated real estate development and construction platform establishing and scaling its U.S. residential business, with Dallas serving as its U.S. headquarters. The firm is backed by a global organization of 55,000 employees, with 50+ million square feet under development internationally, and decades of experience delivering large-scale residential and mixed-use projects.

The U.S. platform has an active pipeline of 1,000 homes, with homes already under construction, and a clear mandate to scale from 500 homes annually toward several thousand units per year over time. The business operates with a conservative, equity-funded capital structure and a fully integrated execution model spanning development, construction, and offsite manufacturing, supporting the build-out of an institutional, multi-market U.S. residential platform.

Position Overview:

The Land Analyst/Associate will play a key role in supporting the company's land acquisition and development strategy by identifying, evaluating, and securing residential land opportunities. This position works cross-functionally with development, finance, design, and legal teams to assess site feasibility, conduct due diligence, and advance land transactions from initial underwriting through closing. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience from within the home building industry and a strong foundation in land valuation, entitlements, and market analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct land acquisition research and due diligence on prospective sites, including ownership verification, zoning analysis, and entitlement status
• Prepare detailed financial models and land valuation analyses to assess feasibility and investment returns for potential acquisitions
• Support the negotiation and execution of purchase agreements, option contracts, and joint venture structures
• Coordinate with internal teams (design, engineering, legal, finance) to evaluate site constraints and development potential
• Track and maintain a pipeline database of active land opportunities, market comparables, and competitor activity
• Monitor local planning and zoning changes, government regulations, and market trends that may impact land strategy
• Assist in preparing land acquisition presentations, investment memos, and approval packages for senior leadership
• Liaise with brokers, landowners, municipalities, and external consultants throughout the acquisition process
• Support entitlement efforts including rezoning applications, variance requests, and community/regulatory engagement
• Perform market research to identify growth corridors, demand drivers, and strategic land banking opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 2–4 years of experience in land acquisition, land development, or a related real estate role — with a minimum of 2 years gained directly at a residential home builder
• Demonstrated understanding of the residential land development process, from raw land through entitlement and lot delivery
• Proficiency in financial modeling and feasibility analysis (Excel required; Argus a plus)
• Familiarity with zoning codes, subdivision regulations, and municipal entitlement processes
• Strong research, analytical, and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced development environment
• Experience working with brokers, landowners, and government agencies preferred
• Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000
• Eligible for bonus

Compensation will be based on experience and include a bonus and benefits.