Land Acquisition Analyst

About AMH

Since 2012, AMH has grown to become one of the leading single‑family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work.

The Land Acquisition Analyst facilitates land acquisition research, financial and pricing analysis, and supports the Land Development team with contract maintenance, invoicing, and related responsibilities.

• Develop property value analysis and underwriting for raw land and vacant development lots for acquisitions.
• Prepare time‑to‑market underwriting proformas and conduct general research in selected markets to identify land opportunities.
• Prepare graphs, maps, marketing boards, and standard feature comparisons.
• Review and interpret zoning and land‑use ordinances.
• Gather competitive information from other residential communities.
• Coordinate Architectural Review Board (ARB) approvals with developers, owners, and HOAs.
• Oversee the compilation of data related to specific jurisdictions, HOA obligations, and property taxes.
• Perform asset sales pricing analysis and formulate/analyze financial deal points for potential disposition opportunities.
• Develop feasibility packages.
• Create and update tracking reports for all assets to ensure compliance with market strategic goals.
• Provide lot analyses on all communities and prepare reports with a snapshot of all acquisitions.
• Build strong internal relationships with Purchasing, Construction, Architecture, and Property Management teams.
• Ensure overall project development proceeds on schedule and is consistent with internal policies and procedures.
• Process all land‑related applications and permits for approval.
• Manage files, documents, plans, contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and contract exhibits; work directly with Legal on drafting contracts; code invoices and process check requests for land acquisition and development; and update and maintain accurate project development schedules and budgets.

• High school diploma/GED required;
  Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Economics, Statistics, Government Relations, or a related field preferred.
• Master’s degree in Real Estate, Economics, Statistics, Government Relations, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in land acquisitions, including contract negotiation and relationship building.
• Minimum of 3+ years as a financial analyst and/or business analyst preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics CRM preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, planning, business/financial analysis, leadership, negotiation, prospecting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Competent in implementing process improvement changes with keen attention to detail.
• Adaptable and flexible in a changing environment.
• Background check required.

• Base annual salary range: $79,062.00 – $, depending on location, education, and experience.
• Eligible for quarterly bonus payments.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts; dependent savings accounts.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions, employee stock purchase plan and tuition reimbursement program.
• 9 paid holidays per year; new employees accrue paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 0.0577 hours of PTO per hour worked, up to 120 hours per year.

• American Homes 4 Rent, LP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit based factors.
• AMH complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws and participates in the E‑Verify program.
• Background check required for all applicants.