Real Estate Analyst

Dominion Financial Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Dominion Financial Services in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking a detail-oriented Real Estate Analyst who will evaluate construction budgets, analyze real estate deals, and support loan origination processes. This position requires a strong background in construction, excellent Excel skills, and attention to detail.

As part of a nationally recognized private lender, you will contribute to a mission of empowering real estate investors through accurate assessments and efficient processes in an AI-enabled workplace offering competitive benefits including health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating materials, labor, and total project costs.
• Familiarity with building codes, permitting processes, and municipal requirements.
• Experience with project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate property evaluations to support loan origination.
• Analyze real estate deals and construction draws weekly.
• Track project progress and funding timelines.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Ability to read and interpret building plans

Strong understanding of construction processes

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

Background in construction or general contracting

Job description

Who We Are:

Dominion Financial Services (DFS) is a nationally recognized private lender dedicated to supporting real estate investors. With a focus on Short-Term Bridge Loans and Long-Term Rental Loans, DFS empowers clients to scale their businesses and build lasting generational wealth. DFS stands out as a leader, consistently achieving strong, measurable growth quarter after quarter. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and driven Real Estate Analyst to join our rapidly expanding team and contribute to our mission of empowering real estate investors across the nation.

Our Values:

• Integrity
• Accountable & Dependable
• Team Centric
• System & Process Oriented
• Service Ethic
• Organized Efficiency – Risk Management & Compliance

Your Impact:

• Provide accurate and timely property evaluations to support loan origination and risk assessment
• Ensure renovation budgets and pro formas align with market conditions and project scope
• Play a key role in streamlining the underwriting process and supporting investor success

In This Role You Will:

• Evaluate construction draws, budgets, and scopes of work across multiple active projects
• Analyze 5–8 real estate deals and 10–20 construction draws per week
• Review inspection reports, draw requests, and supporting documentation for accuracy and consistency
• Track project progress, remaining reserves, and funding timelines
• Identify discrepancies between inspections, budgets, and borrower-submitted draw requests
• Reconcile property costs before and after rehabilitation
• Confirm budget accuracy across project types: new construction, cosmetic renovations, full gut rehabs, and multifamily (5+ units)
• Validate renovation estimates and assess cost allocations across labor, materials, and trades
• Read and interpret building plans, scopes of work, and construction documentation
• Navigate building permits, assessor records, and local compliance requirement
• Apply knowledge of construction sequencing and timelines to assess project feasibility and risk
• Analyze borrower-provided pro formas for larger projects
• Manage a high volume of projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail

Requirements:

• Background in single or multi-family construction, construction engineering, or general contracting
• Strong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and project lifecycle
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and construction documentation
• Experience estimating materials, labor, and total project costs
• Familiarity with building codes, permitting processes, and municipal requirements
• Experience working with project budgets, ideally using CSI MasterFormat divisions
• Strong Excel skills (required)
• Ability to evaluate situations using logic and sound judgment rather than strictly following checklists
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to assess overall project risk (“big picture” thinking)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in lending, draw administration, or construction risk analysis
• Experience with MLS, CoStar, or similar real estate data platforms
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and process orientation
• Self-starter with strong time management and accountability

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

AI-Enabled Workplace

Our company actively incorporates artificial intelligence into daily operations and expects team members to utilize AI tools as part of their standard workflow. All employees are provided with access to Claude, including unlimited token usage, and are encouraged to leverage AI to increase productivity, automate routine tasks, improve communication, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation. Experience with AI tools is preferred, and a willingness to adopt AI‑assisted work practices is expected for this role.