Land Analyst

About KB Home

KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 650,000 quality homes in our more than 60-year history. Today, KB Home operates in 45 markets from coast to coast. What sets KB Home apart is the exceptional personalization we offer our homebuyers from those buying their first home to experienced buyers allowing them to make their home uniquely their own, at a price that fits their budget. As the leader in energy-efficient homebuilding, KB Home was the first builder to make every home it builds ENERGY STAR certified, a standard of energy performance achieved by fewer than 10% of new homes in America, and has built more ENERGY STAR certified homes than any other builder. An energy-efficient KB home helps lower the cost of ownership and is designed to be healthier, more comfortable and better for the environment than new homes without certification. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers so they have a real partner in the homebuying process. As a result, we have the distinction of being the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder in third-party buyer satisfaction surveys. Build your career with KB Home. Learn more.

JOB SUMMARY: The Land Analyst position is responsible for supporting the Land Acquisition team by conducting research, providing analysis, and managing land data for the purposes of maximizing the profit of existing and proposed land assets and identifying new land acquisition opportunities that align with Market Strategy and Business Plan goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial/Market Feasibility Analysis

• Assist the Land Acquisition team in the preparation of financial proformas to determine the viability of proposed land acquisitions.

• Work with the development team to determine budgets and schedules to be used in pro formas.

• Coordinate with multiple departments to understand home construction costs and buyer preferences to be used in proformas.

• Review and analyze due diligence information for potential investments

• Extract & analyze data from a variety of sources including the MLS, company databases, Metrostudy, LandVision, Census Bureau, and other external websites.

• Prepare pre-acquisition investment briefs and related support material.

• Post acquisition - maintain financial proformas to assess ways to enhance performance of existing communities and to report actual performance.

Land Commmittee & Post Land Committee Transactional Support

• With the guidance of Land Acquisition leadership, prepare detailed Land Packages with relevant support data for submittal to Corporate Land Committee to seek approval of new real estate transactions.

• Prepare follow-up analysis and forms necessary to transact wires for said acquisitions.

Land Search Function

• With the market priorities defined by Land Acquisition leadership, actively research, analyze, and identify potential land acquisition targets by extensively utilizing mapping and market data software.

• Maintain a database that identifies each target and tracks the current status of each.

• Perform preliminary feasibility/financial analysis on each identified target and present weekly updates and recommendations to Land Acquisition leadership.

Ad Hoc Projects

• Assist Land Acquisition leadership with ad hoc projects as needed.

Market Strategy

• Assist the Land Acquisition team in preparing the Market Strategy report annually.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or higher (Accounting, Business, Finance, and/or Real Estate preferred)

Experience:

• 1-3 years of land acquisition transactional and/or entitlement/forward planning experience in residential or commercial real estate preferred.

• Homebuilding industry experience preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong technical and analytical skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite (at least intermediate level)

• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Timeline driven, with proven track record for meeting deadlines

• Market analysis experience a plus

• Mapping software (ArcGIS, Google Earth, LandVision) experience a plus

Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!