Land Acquisition Intern
About KB Home
KB 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.
As a Land Acquisition Intern, you will be part of a world class homebuilding experience and you will see first-hand how we identify and acquire land for future developments.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Learn strategies and processes for developing land acquisition sources. Assist the Land Acquisition team in the preparation of financial proformas to determine the viability of proposed land acquisitions. Research and analyze consumer preferences for product. Post acquisition – maintain financial proformas to assess ways to enhance performance of existing communities and to report actual performance.
- With the guidance of Land Acquisition leadership, support the preparation of detailed Land Packages with relevant support data for submittal to Corporate Land Committee to seek approval of real estate transactions.
- Utilize various mapping applications and tools to source, research and identify potential land acquisition opportunities that align with Market Strategy and Business Plan goals. Perform analyses to determine appropriate offer prices for targeted land opportunities. Maintain a tracking log and land search map of viable tracts as well as a log of comparable transactions in surrounding areas.
As an intern with us, you will have the chance to:
- Understand how our proven business model – KBEdge supports our goal of being the most customer-obsessed builder in the country
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Are currently pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Community/Environment and Planning or a related field
- Prior experience or coursework in data analysis, finance and/or market research
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Thrive in a team-oriented environment and value collaboration.
- Experience in using various computerized systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
- Ability to work fulltime Monday-Friday for 10-12 weeks during summer 2025
Position Location:
- Position is located on-site in Valencia, CA. #LI-onsite
Compensation:
- $22/hr
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.
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KB Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer.