Land Acquisition Analyst

About KB Home

KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 670,000 quality homes in our 65 plus year history. Today, KB Home operates in 47 markets from coast to coast. At KB Home, people are our foundation. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers to ensure they have a real partner in the homebuying process. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company and are driven by a shared culture of customer obsession guided by our focus on sustainability providing a beneficial impact on the world. When you join KB Home, you become part of a team that is passionate about making the dream of homeownership a reality for families across America.

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Land Acquisition Analyst position is responsible for supporting the Land Acquisition team by conducting research, providing analysis, assist in preparing Land Committee packages, assist with contract management, 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.

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 Committee & 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.

Market Research and Comparative Market Analysis:

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

Administrative Support:

+ Facilitate various administrative land processes, including landowner letters, escrow coordination, and letters to title

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

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

Experience:

+ 0-3 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

Position Location: + Position is located on-site (10800 Pecan Park Blvd, Suite 200, Austin, TX

78750) #LI-onsite

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.

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KB Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is being recruited by ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions RPO, on behalf of KB Home. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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