Land Analyst

Drees Homes•Manassas, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Drees Homes, one of the largest privately-owned homebuilders in the nation, is seeking candidates for a Cost Analyst position in our Washington DC Division. Are you someone who is high energy, a self-motivator, and someone who loves exploring data and numbers? This could be the position for you! In this position, you will be responsible for assisting in the financial analysis, budget preparation and ongoing accounting of land development projects. The Land Analyst will also prepare comparative market analysis for new communities and the overall market.

Requirements

Analytical thinker
High focus on accuracy, attention to detail, and timely delivery
Self-starter with the ability to work independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organized and strong problem solving skills, including strong math aptitude
Strong multi tasking skills
Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Land acquisition or experience in related field preferred
Land planning, engineering, or estimating experience preferred
Municipality experience related to land is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in estimating of development projects and preparation of development budgets
Monitor budgets of ongoing projects and alert the Land Manager of budget concerns
Work with Development Manager on bill approval and processing
Prepare Project Summary updates
Prepare detailed competitive market analysis
Research and provide competitor information
Gather MLS information to determine market value and trends
Create Summaries and Conclusions to provide overall analysis for each project
Annual lot price review in preparation of the annual budget process