Land Acquisition Analyst (US Real Estate)

What Are We Looking For

MultiplyMii is in search of a Land Acquisition Analyst who will be working with our client based in Florida, USA. Our client is a group of companies specializing in housing rehabilitation, land development, brokerage services, and building companies through equity and debt investments. With a unique approach to problem-solving, they create affordable communities and homes while fostering the growth of businesses. Their mission is to consistently be recognized as a genuine asset to the stakeholders within the communities they serve.

This opportunity is specific for our residential and mixed use real estate development company, that handles the underwriting, acquisition, entitlement, permitting, and development of projects around Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting land use and financial analyses, supporting the land acquisition process, and performing market analysis to identify and assess new land opportunities for residential development. Additionally, you will maintain strong relationships with brokers, ensure compliance with zoning regulations, prepare reports for senior management, assist in tracking transactions and coordinating budgets, and manage professional consultants and permit coordination.

Beyond your experience, we are seeking someone who is organized, inquisitive, analytical, conscientious, action-oriented, and detail-oriented, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

This role is 100% work from home.

In This Role, You Will

• Conduct sophisticated land use and financial analyses, including due diligence tasks such as concept land planning, environmental studies, utility system evaluations, and title analysis for potential land acquisitions.
• Manage the land acquisition process by sourcing, underwriting, and diligence new land opportunities for development into residential projects like single-family subdivisions, townhomes, and master-planned communities.
• Perform market analysis to set preliminary pricing, including competitive market analysis, price per square foot graphing, and visits to key locations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with real estate brokers, attending regular meetings and industry events to ensure a continuous pipeline of acquisition opportunities.
• Research municipal zoning codes and planning laws to identify and target off-market land deals, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Prepare and maintain reports for corporate investment committee meetings, including financial models, proformas, and pricing data.
• Assist in managing land transactions by tracking critical dates, deliverables, purchase agreements, title reviews, and other essential documentation for multiple deals simultaneously.
• Collaborate with senior management, the board of directors, and investors to prepare land acquisition packages and presentation materials as needed.
• Help coordinate land acquisition and entitlement expenditures with Land and Finance teams, ensuring proper documentation and budget compliance.
• Maintain a land deal tracker database, ensuring regular updates on due diligence files, work orders, and feasibility reports, and distributing relevant materials to team members.
  
  

About You

Core qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Civil Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Knowledge of real estate transactions and land acquisitions is critical for understanding the process and legal requirements.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in land acquisitions, planning and development, home building, real estate transactions, business, construction management, or similar roles is essential.
• Strong market research and analysis skills are needed to evaluate land values, trends, and potential investments.
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Mapwise, and Google Earth, is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in MS Excel, is essential for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with a solid understanding of financial analysis, are necessary for evaluating investments and project viability.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and adapt to rapidly changing situations in a team environment is essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are important for clear and concise communication with team members and stakeholders.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively under pressure while managing various assignments and meeting deadlines.
  
  

Advantageous

• In-depth knowledge of the local land market, zoning laws, land use regulations, environmental policies, and other legal considerations related to property acquisition is essential.
• Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, legal documents, architectural blueprints, engineering plans, and site plans.
• Expertise in financial modeling to assess project costs, profitability, and return on investment (ROI) for land acquisitions.
• Familiarity with real estate research and market analysis tools such as CoStar, LoopNet, Zillow, and other relevant platforms.
• Having the ability to understand, read, and draw site plans or civil engineering plans.
• A solid understanding of the legal, financial, and technical aspects involved in land acquisition and development projects.
  
  

Technical Requirements (Device)

• Laptop/Computer (at least 8GB RAM)
• Headset (preferable noise canceling microphone)
• Fast/Stable Internet Connection (At least 10 mbps)
  
  

Why MultiplyMii

MultiplyMii, a premium recruitment & HR services company, is growing FAST and we are currently hiring an exceptional Land Acquisition Analyst who desires to be part of an exciting organization that rewards and values its team members.

One clear benefit for you is that MultiplyMii will be there to hold your hand every step of the way, providing you and the client on-boarding, supporting your unique needs, handling any challenges that might come up in your work environment. We are here to give you (and our client) every opportunity to get it right and nurture this relationship.

Shift And Schedule

Follows US EST business hours (40 hours per week), with flexibility, but requires availability for overlap from 9 AM to 10 AM EST.