About KB HomeKB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 670,000 quality homes in our 65 plus year history. Today, KB Home operates in 47 markets from coast to coast. At KB Home, people are our foundation. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers to ensure they have a real partner in the homebuying process. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company and are driven by a shared culture of customer obsession guided by our focus on sustainability providing a beneficial impact on the world. When you join KB Home, you become part of a team that is passionate about making the dream of homeownership a reality for families across America. Come be a part of our team! Learn more .JOB SUMMARY: The Land Search Specialist is responsible for the maintenance of the land database and will research, source and track new land opportunities for the Division. The Land Search Specialist will also perform initial outreach to landowners on target opportunities as needed. The Land Search Function will assist the Land Acquisition team with the analysis of new opportunities and the creation of a Land Search Strategy.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify new land purchase opportunities using GIS (Geospatial Information Systems), which is an aerial mapping software, and other online databases. Integrate the mapping information into KB's customized database to track new land opportunities.
Research publicly available information, for new acquisition opportunities, including, but not limited to, general plans and planning commission and city council agendas.
Perform outreach to landowners on target opportunities and provide warm leads for senior land acquisition staff to carryout transactions.
Track competitor locations, product offerings, price points, and acquisition costs. Provide market information for the creation of the strategic marketing plan, business plan and business plan updates.
Facilitate various administrative land processes, including escrow coordination and letters to title.
Assist the Land Acquisition team with the analysis of new opportunities including: CMA's, financials, and building permit analysis.
Create and update CMA's for existing communities, and identify potential value opportunities or issues.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Education/Certifications/Licenses
Bachelor's Degree and/or advanced degree required. Preferred major in Real Estate, GIS, Business, Engineering, Planning, Government Relations, Public Administration and/or Finance.
Experience
None required
1-2 years of residential or commercial land acquisition or brokerage experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of GIS (Geospatial Information Systems) and or "Land-related" databases
Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple deadlines and create functional systems for handling data
Action oriented, with the drive to push projects to successful closure
Strong ability to work within a team setting, inclusive of other's ideas
Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate succinctly and accurately
Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite (at least intermediate level). Advanced Excel Skills required
Strong technical and analytical skills
Position Location
Position is located on-site (10800 Pecan Park / Austin, Texas 78750) #LI-onsite
Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!KB Home and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies (collectively, "Recruiters") in response to job postings. If Recruiters nevertheless submit one or more unsolicited resumes to any employee at KB Home or its affiliates without a valid written agreement in place for recruiting services, such resumes will be deemed the sole property of KB Home and its affiliates. No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidate resumes, in the event any such candidate is hired by KB Home or its affiliates as a result of the submittal, without a valid written agreement between the Recruiter and KB Home.This position is being recruited by ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions RPO, on behalf of KB Home. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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