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Land Acquisition Analyst – Cypress, TX

About the Job:

We’re looking for a Land Acquisition Analyst to support the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of land opportunities across Texas. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented real estate professional who excels in market research, financial analysis, due diligence, and supporting strategic land acquisition decisions.

This opportunity is with a growing Texas-based development organization built on more than three decades of experience creating communities and shaping the future growth of the region. Rooted in faith, relationships, and long-term thinking, the company believes land is more than an investment—it is an opportunity to shape how people live, where businesses grow, and how communities flourish for generations to come.

The organization takes a stewardship-driven approach to development, focusing on thoughtful communities where families, businesses, and neighborhoods can grow together. With a history of successful residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, the team continues to expand its footprint while maintaining a commitment to integrity, excellence, loyalty, and innovation.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the identification and evaluation of potential land acquisition opportunities.
• Conduct market research and analyze demographic, economic, and real estate trends.
• Assist with financial modeling, feasibility analysis, and investment evaluations for prospective acquisitions.
• Review zoning, entitlements, land use regulations, and development constraints.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts including title, survey, environmental, engineering, and other third-party reports.
• Assist with preparation of acquisition presentations, investment summaries, and internal recommendations.
• Maintain databases and tracking systems for prospective land opportunities.
• Collaborate with acquisition, development, finance, and executive leadership teams.
• Communicate with brokers, consultants, municipalities, and other external stakeholders.
• Monitor market activity and identify emerging growth opportunities in target markets.
• Support negotiations and transaction processes from initial evaluation through closing.

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–5 years of experience in land acquisition, real estate development, investment analysis, finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating real estate opportunities.
• Ability to interpret market data, financial models, and development assumptions.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Experience with Excel-based financial analysis and real estate underwriting preferred.
• Understanding of land development, zoning, entitlements, and acquisition processes preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across internal and external teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, business, economics, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in the Cypress, TX area.

Why This Role Is Exciting:

Join a growing development organization where your analysis and market insight will directly influence future communities across Texas. As a Land Acquisition Analyst, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced real estate professionals, evaluate impactful investment opportunities, and play a key role in identifying the next generation of communities.

This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that extend beyond transactions—helping create places where families, businesses, and communities can thrive for generations.

Requirements Added by the Job Poster:

• 2+ years of real estate, land acquisition, development, or financial analysis experience
• Strong analytical and Excel modeling skills
• Experience with market research and real estate evaluation preferred
• Ability to manage due diligence processes and coordinate with external partners
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Apply now or submit your resume to katie.douglas@metric-search.com for a confidential conversation about this opportunity.