Land Analyst / Associate

Location: Austin, TX or Houston, TX

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 / Associate 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.