Land Analyst

Dream Finders Homes - Bluffton, SC

Hiring: Land Analyst Company: Dream Finders Homes Location: Bluffton, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:00:18 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel About the job Experience: •4 years of experience in real estate financial analysis, land acquisition, or project analysis with a homebuilder, residential developer, or multi-family construction/development firm. (This is not an entry-level/recent undergraduate role). Required Skills: •Dream Finders Homes is seeking a high-caliber •To join our team in Bluffton, SC. •If you have a strong background in real estate finance, residential land, or multi-family construction/development and are looking for a clear trajectory to grow into a Land Acquisition Manager •, this opportunity is for you. •Underwriting & Financial Modeling: Build and update detailed proforma financial models, DCF cash flow analyses, CMAs (Comparative Market Analyses), and land underwriting metrics for prospective residential acquisitions. •Pipeline & Operational Flow: Oversee operational workflows and project pipeline tracking using DealPath to manage deal status, milestone checklists, and critical closing dates. •Due Diligence Support & Fieldwork: Assist the Land Development team—who primarily leads site diligence—by supporting the review of environmental reports, geotechnical studies, boundary surveys, utility capacities, and zoning/entitlement restrictions. Perform regular on-site field visits as needed. •Market & Competitive Research: Track submarket housing trends, competitor pricing, lot supply, permit activity, and home sales absorption rates to identify viable growth corridors. Qualifications: •Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for complex financial modeling and CMA preparation. •Operational familiarity with DealPath or similar real estate pipeline management software is a strong plus. •Industry & Construction Knowledge: Solid understanding of site feasibility, construction operational flow, land entitlements, zoning codes, and municipal approval processes. •Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills; comfortable presenting data to executive leadership and interacting with local land sellers and brokers. •Work Location: On-site in Bluffton, SC with local field visits. Must be willing to work on-site (no remote option). Compensation: •Competitive compensation structure with performance-based bonuses tied to project approvals and closings Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!