KB Home · 2 hours ago
Land Acquisition, Planning and Development Intern
Orlando, FL, US
Internship
Onsite
InternKB Home is one of America's largest and most trusted homebuilders, and they are seeking a Land Acquisition, Planning and Development Intern. This role involves assisting in the identification and acquisition of land for future developments and supporting the land planning and development processes.
ConstructionReal Estate
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
Assist the Land Development team to determine what needs to be done to the dirt (grading, demolition, excavation) of the acquired and entitled project prior to home construction. Contract, schedule and oversee dirt preparation (grading, demolition, excavation) of the dirt. Contract, schedule and oversee in-ground utility installation, roadway pavements, concrete home pads and sidewalks
Understand how we identify potential risks associated with land development projects and develop mitigation strategies. Assist in the pre-development budgeting for new communities
Qualification
Required
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 the summer
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
Ability to drive/travel as needed
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 and field-based between communities throughout the division
Benefits
Opportunities for growth and development within a nationally recognized company.
Company
KB Home
KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilding companies in the United States.
Founded in 1957
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$350M2022-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $350M
1986-08-01IPO
Leadership Team
Rob McGibney
President and Chief Operating Officer
Brian Woram
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Recent News
2026-01-24
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