Land Acquisition & Planning Intern

About KB Home

KB Home is one of America's largest and most trusted homebuilders, with nearly 700,000 quality-homes built over our more than 65-year history. Operating across 21 divisions in 9 states, we don’t just build houses we create places where families can make a lifetime of memories. At KB Home, our foundation is our people. We foster genuine relationships with our customers throughout their homebuying journey, while our employees bring passion and purpose to work every day. Our shared culture of customer obsession drives our mission to make homeownership attainable for all.

The Opportunity

As a Land Acquisition & Planning 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, and we develop land parcels from initial planning and feasibility studies to final project completion.

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Key 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. 
• Assist the Land Planning team as they work with local and state municipalities, public and private related agencies, planning and zoning departments to entitle acquired projects. Assist with plan submittals and review process, support scheduling, meeting deadlines and specific processes to ensure timely completion of the entitlement process.

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.

What You Bring

• 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

Requirements

• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to potential buyers, trade partners, external officials, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to move about work location.
• Valid driver's license required: Local travel via automobile required within designated region to KB Home communities.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand.
• Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio).   
• Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales).
• This position is based in the division office. (#LI-Onsite)

Compensation Details and Benefits

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The KB Home Difference

Join us and become part of a team where innovation, sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction drive everything we do — and where people truly matter.

As a KB Home team member, you’ll experience:

• A culture defined by customer obsession and collaboration.• The satisfaction of helping families achieve their dream of homeownership.• Opportunities for growth and development within a nationally recognized company.

Visit our career site to learn more about working at KB Home and joining our team.

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KB Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer