Land Acquisition Analyst at Signature Homes NSH Corp – Mt. Juliet, Tennessee

Summit Development, LLC in Nashville, TN is a full-service, privately held residential and mixed-use land development firm located in Nashville, TN. With over 145 years of banking, acquisition, entitlement, horizontal development and vertical development experience within our group, we relentlessly pursue execution of our core values and strategies to consistently deliver first-in-class developments for our customers, team members and stakeholders.

Summit Development, LLC is seeking a sharp, motivated Land Acquisition Analyst to join our growing team. This role combines real estate financial analysis with project-level support for land acquisition and development. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of critical thinking, financial modeling, market insight, and the ability to support deals from concept through execution to help drive the development process forward.

Job Responsibilities:

Receive and provide an initial response plan for all new leads from outside sources.

Source and evaluate potential land opportunities through broker outreach, cold calls, networking, and market research.

Perform initial feasibility assessments, including zoning research, entitlements, utilities, and general site conditions.

Coordinate title research, environmental and geotechnical reports, surveys, and consultant input during the due diligence process.

Participate in the preparation and negotiation of Letters of Intent (LOIs) and Purchase & Sale Agreements.

Prepare internal deal summaries and assist in compiling investment presentations.

Run basic financial models and assist in comparing projected performance against budget benchmark.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Real Estate or related field.

2-4 years of experience in real estate development, land acquisition, or financial analysis.

Working knowledge of real estate transactions, zoning and entitlement processes, and the key steps involved in evaluating land for development.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize conclusions and confidently present well-supported arguments for or against a specific investment opportunity.