Meritage Homes · 13 hours ago
Land Acquisition Analyst
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMeritage Homes is committed to building energy-efficient and affordable homes across the US. The Land Acquisition Analyst is responsible for gathering and analyzing information related to land purchases for residential communities, preparing detailed reports, and assisting in daily land research responsibilities.
Real EstateReal Estate BrokerageReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Responsible for gathering, compiling and analyzing information to complete the research and financial analysis of land under consideration for purchase to develop residential communities
The Analyst is also responsible for preparing the information into detailed accurate reports
Prepare Economic Base Analysis
Provide Key Economic Indicator analysis
Prepare assigned sections of corporate approval package
Coordinate with Engineers to provide updated land map
Utilize research tools such as Metrostudy to assist in land and market evaluations
Assist Vice President and the Director of Land Acquisitions in daily land research responsibilities; visit competing communities sales center to procure pricing, Site plans, and other key indicators
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree in Real Estate Marketing, Finance, Construction Management, Planning, or Civil Engineering
3-5 years of related experience; strong understanding of acquisitions and/or development
Local real estate knowledge extremely beneficial
Supporting familiarity required in reimbursement agreements, purchase and sales contracts, entitlement issues, engineering and planning, and zoning issues
Strong management capabilities with experience in managing people, department operations, budget preparation and pro-forma management, and a track record of managing and growing a strong team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Excel (running proformas, pipeline reports, and competitive analyses)
Ability to create and implement work plans, prepare and analyze financial statements/documents, compose letters and acquisition packages (strong writing skills)
Regular interaction and coordination with internal financial and executive management as well as extensive contact with external executives, decision makers, and government agency personnel, engineers, land planners and contractors regarding acquisition, development and sales
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a primary function
Strong presentation skills
Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to influence others and resolve problems in a positive manner
Ability to handle stress of dealing with public and governmental agencies and adapt/adjust to changing circumstances
Must be able to work successfully in a team environment and provide mentoring to less experienced individuals in department
Sound judgment with high level of integrity to execute decisions with significant corporate impact, and ability and experience to balance company's business needs with its risk tolerance in a changing financial marketplace
Self-starter, proactive and creative, takes initiative to address issues
Accurate; with keen attention to detail
Benefits
A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
An organization that lives by its core values everyday
Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
A competitive pay structure
Strong benefits
Flexibility in work-life integration
Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
Maintain a competitive drive to be the best
Company
Meritage Homes
Meritage Homes is an American real estate development company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.07B2025-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-05-09Post Ipo Debt· $575M
1997-01-02IPO
Leadership Team
Phillippe Lord
CEO, Executive Vice President
Hilla Sferruzza
Chief Financial Officer, EVP
Recent News
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