Job Title: Real Estate Development Analyst
Location: Remote (PST overlap required) Engagement: Full-Time | Contractor
About Us Our client is a forward-thinking real estate development company focused on using data, technology, and disciplined underwriting to identify and execute high-quality development opportunities. The team operates with a builder’s mindset: structured, analytical, fast-moving, and continuously improving how deals are sourced and evaluated.
This role sits at the core of the development pipeline and directly supports investment decisions.
Role Overview We’re hiring a
Real Estate Development Analyst
to support daily property sourcing, zoning research, and financial analysis across California markets.
This is a hands-on, execution-focused role. You’ll be responsible for finding viable development sites, validating zoning feasibility, underwriting deals in Excel, and maintaining clean, decision-ready data for the internal development team.
You should be comfortable making judgment calls, working independently, and collaborating asynchronously with a US-based team.
Key Responsibilities Property Sourcing & Research
Source development opportunities daily using Zillow, Redfin, LoopNet, MLS, and county assessor websites
Screen properties against defined development criteria (fit vs. non-fit)
Prioritize markets and asset types based on active search parameters
Zoning & Feasibility Analysis
Research and interpret zoning codes and land‑use regulations across California jurisdictions
Identify development constraints, risks, and entitlement considerations
Validate whether sites are developable based on zoning, density, and use
Financial Analysis
Build and maintain Excel underwriting models
Conduct high-level feasibility analysis to support offer decisions
Stress-test assumptions and flag potential issues early
Data & Collaboration
Maintain a structured Airtable database of properties, zoning insights, and market notes
Prepare concise internal summaries of viable opportunities
Collaborate with the development team via Slack and scheduled calls
Respond to ad-hoc research requests as needed
Process Improvement
Continuously improve sourcing workflows, research systems, and data organization
Suggest efficiencies and tools to improve deal evaluation speed and quality
Requirements Must Haves
Bachelor’s degree preferred (real estate, urban planning, architecture, civil engineering, or related field)
Professional experience in research and analysis (real estate preferred, not required)
Strong Excel skills, especially for financial modeling and underwriting
Excellent written and verbal English communication
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and systems‑driven
Comfortable working independently with accountability
Ability to collaborate with Western (US/EU) teams
Availability to overlap with PST working hours
Nice‑to‑Have
Experience in real estate development, brokerage, or investment analysis
Hands‑on zoning or land‑use research experience (California a plus)
Experience using Airtable or similar database tools
Familiarity with Zillow, Redfin, LoopNet, MLS
Prior client‑facing or stakeholder‑facing experience
Day‑to‑Day Expectations
Review daily search priorities and target markets
Identify 3–5 viable development opportunities per day
Confirm zoning feasibility for shortlisted properties
Update Airtable with clean, structured data
Build or refine Excel models for underwriting
Share clear, concise summaries with the development team
Soft Skills That Matter
Strong analytical judgment — not afraid to make decisions with imperfect data
Proactive problem‑solver who spots issues early
Clear communicator who keeps things structured and actionable
Adaptable, curious, and continuously improving
Interview Process
Screening Call
– Brief call to assess experience, Excel skills, communication, and PST availability.
Zoom Interview with Pavago's HR Team
Client Interview
– Final interview with the BuildCasa team.
Offer & Onboarding
– Contract issued and start date confirmed.
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Location: Remote (PST overlap required) Engagement: Full-Time | Contractor
About Us Our client is a forward-thinking real estate development company focused on using data, technology, and disciplined underwriting to identify and execute high-quality development opportunities. The team operates with a builder’s mindset: structured, analytical, fast-moving, and continuously improving how deals are sourced and evaluated.
This role sits at the core of the development pipeline and directly supports investment decisions.
Role Overview We’re hiring a
Real Estate Development Analyst
to support daily property sourcing, zoning research, and financial analysis across California markets.
This is a hands-on, execution-focused role. You’ll be responsible for finding viable development sites, validating zoning feasibility, underwriting deals in Excel, and maintaining clean, decision-ready data for the internal development team.
You should be comfortable making judgment calls, working independently, and collaborating asynchronously with a US-based team.
Key Responsibilities Property Sourcing & Research
Source development opportunities daily using Zillow, Redfin, LoopNet, MLS, and county assessor websites
Screen properties against defined development criteria (fit vs. non-fit)
Prioritize markets and asset types based on active search parameters
Zoning & Feasibility Analysis
Research and interpret zoning codes and land‑use regulations across California jurisdictions
Identify development constraints, risks, and entitlement considerations
Validate whether sites are developable based on zoning, density, and use
Financial Analysis
Build and maintain Excel underwriting models
Conduct high-level feasibility analysis to support offer decisions
Stress-test assumptions and flag potential issues early
Data & Collaboration
Maintain a structured Airtable database of properties, zoning insights, and market notes
Prepare concise internal summaries of viable opportunities
Collaborate with the development team via Slack and scheduled calls
Respond to ad-hoc research requests as needed
Process Improvement
Continuously improve sourcing workflows, research systems, and data organization
Suggest efficiencies and tools to improve deal evaluation speed and quality
Requirements Must Haves
Bachelor’s degree preferred (real estate, urban planning, architecture, civil engineering, or related field)
Professional experience in research and analysis (real estate preferred, not required)
Strong Excel skills, especially for financial modeling and underwriting
Excellent written and verbal English communication
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and systems‑driven
Comfortable working independently with accountability
Ability to collaborate with Western (US/EU) teams
Availability to overlap with PST working hours
Nice‑to‑Have
Experience in real estate development, brokerage, or investment analysis
Hands‑on zoning or land‑use research experience (California a plus)
Experience using Airtable or similar database tools
Familiarity with Zillow, Redfin, LoopNet, MLS
Prior client‑facing or stakeholder‑facing experience
Day‑to‑Day Expectations
Review daily search priorities and target markets
Identify 3–5 viable development opportunities per day
Confirm zoning feasibility for shortlisted properties
Update Airtable with clean, structured data
Build or refine Excel models for underwriting
Share clear, concise summaries with the development team
Soft Skills That Matter
Strong analytical judgment — not afraid to make decisions with imperfect data
Proactive problem‑solver who spots issues early
Clear communicator who keeps things structured and actionable
Adaptable, curious, and continuously improving
Interview Process
Screening Call
– Brief call to assess experience, Excel skills, communication, and PST availability.
Zoom Interview with Pavago's HR Team
Client Interview
– Final interview with the BuildCasa team.
Offer & Onboarding
– Contract issued and start date confirmed.
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