Land Analyst

Lennar USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Land Analyst to support land acquisitions and feasibility studies. The role partners with senior leadership to prepare financial analyses, market studies, and feasibility books, contributing to corporate approvals for division assets.

The position emphasizes advanced Excel skills, real estate knowledge, and the ability to build and maintain proforma models while coordinating with cross-functional teams across land, finance, and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Real Estate, Finance, or similar discipline.
• 1-3 years of related experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of real estate and residential land use.
• Local real estate knowledge highly beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; mapping apps helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis for quarterly/annual division plans and summarize performance by asset.
• Prepare gross revenues, margins, cash flows, and IRR analyses.
• Support feasibility analysis for acquisition opportunities.
• Prepare underwriting proformas and related financial documents.
• Conduct pricing analysis and assess deal points for dispositions.
• Recommend price structures, escalations, and payment schedules.
• Develop and maintain a computerized proforma model for planning.
• Collaborate to develop alternate business planning scenarios.
• Interface with Corporate Finance to align with strategies and data needs.
• Maintain a market analysis database for project feasibility.

Skills

Financial analysis

Real estate knowledge

Excel

Microsoft Office

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Finance/Real Estate

Tools

GIS mapping

Pro forma modeling

Budgeting tools

Job description

Land Analyst

We are Lennar

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500 company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future

Land Analysts will work closely with the Vice President of Land Acquisition and Land Transaction Manager to source, prepare competitive market analysis studies and reports, assemble financial reports and statements, help research deal specific tasks, and provide support in preparing feasibility books (“Green Books”), memoranda, and other documentation for corporate approval.

• A career with purpose.
• A career built on making dreams come true.
• A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Perform a lead role in the financial analysis inherent to quarterly and annual Division Business Plans, summarizing actual and projected financial performance for the Division and each Division asset.
• Prepare gross revenues, profit margins, sources and uses of funds and related distribution projections, cash flow forecasts, break-even analysis, cost-basis and cost-of-sales analysis, return-on-assets, and internal rate of return.
• Assist in financial feasibility analysis for each of the Division’s acquisition opportunities.
• Prepare underwriting proformas and related financial documentation for each asset acquired by Division.
• Perform asset sales pricing analysis (e.g., residual value analysis) and formulate/analyze financial deal points for each of the Division’s disposition opportunities.
• Recommend price/profit participation structures, price escalations/option payment schedules, interest rates, etc.
• Implement and maintain a computerized financial proforma model for community planning purposes.
• In close cooperation with other management associates, develop alternative business planning scenarios leading to a recommended “optimum” financial plan.
• Perform liaisons role with Corporate Finance “customers” to ensure that the Division is adhering to all financial strategies and related procedures and is providing financial analysis data in a manner that ensures easy use.
• Maintain market analysis database for use in project feasibility analysis.
• Understand competitive market by visiting sites as required and collate and analyze competitive pricing, features, costs, etc.
• Assist in Greenfolder process by preparation of vestacalcs, and other charts, graphs and reports as required.
• Formulate budgets for assigned programs/projects and administer related vendor contracts, change orders, check requests and invoices. Prepare and periodically update annual objectives, budgets, and scheduled activities.

Your Toolbox

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Business, Economics, Real Estate, Finance, or similar discipline.
• 1-3 years of related experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of real estate and residential land use.
• Local real estate knowledge extremely beneficial.
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and working knowledge of mapping applications required.
• Detail oriented with a strong acumen for critical, logical thinking and problem-solving.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements

Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job. Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds. Job may require occasional operation of construction equipment. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Benefits

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.