Land Acquisition Analyst

Meritage Homes Corporation•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Meritage Homes is hiring for a Land Acquisition Analyst position to support our NorCal/Sacramento division. This role is 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 will also prepare this information into detailed, accurate reports.

Requirements

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.
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)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
Prepare 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.