Real Estate Market Analyst at Pavago. 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.. #LI-AG1. Company Location: Colombia.
Real Estate Market Analyst at Pavago