Land Search Specialist

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 Search Function is responsible for the creation and maintenance of a land database that will track new land opportunities for the Division. The Land Search Function will assist the Land Acquisition team with the analysis of new opportunities and the creation of a Land Search Strategy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify new land purchase opportunities using GIS (Geospatial Information Systems), which is an aerial mapping software. Integrate the mapping information into KB's customized database to track new land opportunities.

• Track competitor locations, product offerings, price points, and acquisition costs. Provide market information for the creation of the strategic marketing plan, business plan and business plan updates.

• Facilitate various administrative land processes, including escrow coordination and letters to title.

• Assist the Land Acquisition team with the analysis of new opportunities including: CMA's, financials, and building permit analysis.

• Create and update CMA's for existing communities, and identify potential value opportunities or issues.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications/Licenses

• Bachelor's Degree required. Preferred major in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Planning, Government Relations and/or Finance within the real estate or homebuilding discipline.

Experience

• 1-2 years of residential or commercial land acquisition experience required

• Market research experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of GIS (Geospatial Information Systems) and or "Land-related" databases

Work Requirements

• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple deadlines and create functional systems for handling data

• Action oriented, with the drive to push projects to successful closure

• Strong ability to work within a team setting, inclusive of other's ideas

• Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate succinctly and accurately

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite (at least intermediate level). Advanced Excel Skills required

• Strong technical and analytical skills

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!