Land Analyst

Position Summary:

Landsea Homes is seeking an intelligent and ambitious individual interested in an exciting and challenging position as a Land Analyst. This position will assist in the management and analysis of all projects related to the land acquisition process.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive tracking system for all prospective land leads, letters of intent (LOIs), and projects under contract.
• Oversee community information management and dissemination throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Generate and distribute reports on deal status, including weekly Acquisition Summaries and Cash Flow.
• Underwrite new projects in accordance with corporate guidelines and maintain due diligence materials on the company server.
• Conduct pre- and post-contract due diligence, complete checklists, and perform soft cost budget analysis (e.g., property taxes, HOA funding, title fees) and lot cost calculations.
• Coordinate with various departments to underwrite expenditures and budgets, ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines.
• Engage with state, county, and city officials, consultants, and engineers to ensure compliance with all governmental regulations and due diligence requirements.
• Research and facilitate market studies, including comparative market analysis, price positioning charts, and Zonda for new acquisitions.
• Assist Corporate Finance with reporting on Acquisition materials and checklists for Land Banking.
• Prepare Letters of Intent, Executive Summaries, Investment Committee Packets, and facilitate Project Turnover meetings.
• Coordinate contracts and due diligence matters with Title, Consultants, and Legal Counsel.
• Attend mandatory division meetings and perform site visits for new acquisitions during due diligence.
• Conduct regular site visits and perform due diligence on new acquisitions.
• Assist with additional projects as assigned by Land Acquisition team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, with experience in underwriting Pro Formas and analyzing key metrics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Access) and knowledgeable in residential real estate databases (e.g., Meyers data, Zonda, MetroStudy).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and manage projects, budgets, and schedules.
• Highly organized, motivated, with the ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and adapt in a fast-paced environment; experience in residential land due diligence and entitlements is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

This position involves both office and field responsibilities. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle, climb stairs/ladders, walk on active jobsites, read plans, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and carry items weighing more than 25 pounds. Office work includes sitting at a computer for extended periods, completing paperwork, and receiving/returning phone messages. Proficiency in operating a computer keyboard and calculator. Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors, adapting to different weather conditions. Public contact is required; therefore, professional appearance and appropriate business attire are expected.

Safety Requirements:

This position is a safety sensitive position and includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task and others. This position requires safety training provided by the company.

Travel Requirements:

Occasional travel may be required. A valid drivers license and active vehicle insurance is required at all times.

Landsea Homes is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.