What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Analyst position at Keller Augusta?
Company Overview:
Our client is a Dubai-based, well-capitalized, vertically integrated real estate development and construction platform establishing and scaling its U.S. residential business, with Dallas serving as its U.S. headquarters. The firm is backed by a global organization of 55,000 employees, with 50 million square feet under development internationally, and decades of experience delivering large-scale residential and mixed-use projects.
The U.S. platform has an active pipeline of 1,000 homes, with homes already under construction, and a clear mandate to scale from 500 homes annually toward several thousand units per year over time. The business operates with a conservative, equity-funded capital structure and a fully integrated execution model spanning development, construction, and offsite manufacturing, supporting the build-out of an institutional, multi-market U.S. residential platform.
Position Overview:
The Land Analyst will play a key role in supporting the company's land acquisition and development strategy by identifying, evaluating, and securing residential land opportunities. This position works cross-functionally with development, finance, design, and legal teams to assess site feasibility, conduct due diligence, and advance land transactions from initial underwriting through closing. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience from within the home building industry and a strong foundation in land valuation, entitlements, and market analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct land acquisition research and due diligence on prospective sites, including ownership verification, zoning analysis, and entitlement status
- Prepare detailed financial models and land valuation analyses to assess feasibility and investment returns for potential acquisitions
- Support the negotiation and execution of purchase agreements, option contracts, and joint venture structures
- Coordinate with internal teams (design, engineering, legal, finance) to evaluate site constraints and development potential
- Track and maintain a pipeline database of active land opportunities, market comparables, and competitor activity
- Monitor local planning and zoning changes, government regulations, and market trends that may impact land strategy
- Assist in preparing land acquisition presentations, investment memos, and approval packages for senior leadership
- Liaise with brokers, landowners, municipalities, and external consultants throughout the acquisition process
- Support entitlement efforts including rezoning applications, variance requests, and community/regulatory engagement
- Perform market research to identify growth corridors, demand drivers, and strategic land banking opportunities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- 2–4 years of experience in land acquisition, land development, or a related real estate role — with a minimum of 2 years gained directly at a residential home builder
- Demonstrated understanding of the residential land development process, from raw land through entitlement and lot delivery
- Proficiency in financial modeling and feasibility analysis (Excel required; Argus a plus)
- Familiarity with zoning codes, subdivision regulations, and municipal entitlement processes
- Strong research, analytical, and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced development environment
- Experience working with brokers, landowners, and government agencies preferred
Salary:
- Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000
- Eligible for bonus
Compensation will be based on experience and include a bonus and benefits
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000