Land Analyst

Overview

Drees Homes is a family‑owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For 95 years, we have taken care of our employees and our customers. It’s why we rank as the 18th largest privately‑owned builder in the country and have a track record of long‑tenured employees. We’re proud of being named a 2022 and 2023 U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and we’ve been officially certified as a 2023 Great Place to Work.

Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in ten metropolitan areas:
Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio;
Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas;
Indianapolis, Indiana;
Jacksonville, Florida;
Nashville, Tennessee;
Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.

Drees Homes is seeking a high energy, a self‑motivator, and someone who loves exploring data and numbers. Do you like systems and analytics? We are seeking candidates for the position of Land Analyst in our Southeast Region, located in Nashville, TN.

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.

• 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

• 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
• Strong problem solving skills

• Bachelor's degree in related field of study
• 2 years experience in Real Estate, Law, Economics, or Planning/Engineering
• Knowledgeable about the Nashville Real Estate Market, preferred
• Licensed Real Estate Agent or experience using Realtracs MLS, a plus
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Excel and Word
• Strong math aptitude and/or accounting experience
• Analytical thinker and detail oriented
• Reliable, motivated, self‑starter

Join a special team that works together to make Drees a successful company and a rewarding place to work!

The schedule of this position will be Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, plus additional hours as necessary.

Competitive hourly rate, bonus potential, plus a comprehensive benefits package including profit sharing and 401(k) plans.