Real Estate Analyst
Remote
Full Time
Mid Level
Who We Are:
Dominion Financial Services (DFS) is a nationally recognized private lender dedicated to supporting real estate investors. With a focus on Short-Term Bridge Loans and Long-Term Rental Loans, DFS empowers clients to scale their businesses and build lasting generational wealth. DFS stands out as a leader, consistently achieving strong, measurable growth quarter after quarter. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and driven Real Estate Analyst to join our rapidly expanding team and contribute to our mission of empowering real estate investors across the nation.
Our Values:
Your Impact:
In This Role You Will:
Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Benefits:
While At Dominion You Will Enjoy
Dominion Financial Services (DFS) is a nationally recognized private lender dedicated to supporting real estate investors. With a focus on Short-Term Bridge Loans and Long-Term Rental Loans, DFS empowers clients to scale their businesses and build lasting generational wealth. DFS stands out as a leader, consistently achieving strong, measurable growth quarter after quarter. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and driven Real Estate Analyst to join our rapidly expanding team and contribute to our mission of empowering real estate investors across the nation.
Our Values:
- Integrity
- Accountable & Dependable
- Team Centric
- System & Process Oriented
- Service Ethic
- Organized Efficiency – Risk Management & Compliance
Your Impact:
- Provide accurate and timely property evaluations to support loan origination and risk assessment
- Ensure renovation budgets and pro formas align with market conditions and project scope
- Play a key role in streamlining the underwriting process and supporting investor success
In This Role You Will:
- Evaluate construction draws, budgets, and scopes of work across multiple active projects
- Analyze 5–8 real estate deals and 10–20 construction draws per week
- Review inspection reports, draw requests, and supporting documentation for accuracy and consistency
- Track project progress, remaining reserves, and funding timelines
- Identify discrepancies between inspections, budgets, and borrower-submitted draw requests
- Reconcile property costs before and after rehabilitation
- Confirm budget accuracy across project types: new construction, cosmetic renovations, full gut rehabs, and multifamily (5+ units)
- Validate renovation estimates and assess cost allocations across labor, materials, and trades
- Read and interpret building plans, scopes of work, and construction documentation
- Navigate building permits, assessor records, and local compliance requirement
- Apply knowledge of construction sequencing and timelines to assess project feasibility and risk
- Analyze borrower-provided pro formas for larger projects
- Manage a high volume of projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail
Requirements:
- Background in single or multi-family construction, construction engineering, or general contracting
- Strong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and project lifecycle
- Ability to read and interpret building plans and construction documentation
- Experience estimating materials, labor, and total project costs
- Familiarity with building codes, permitting processes, and municipal requirements
- Experience working with project budgets, ideally using CSI MasterFormat divisions
- Strong Excel skills (required)
- Ability to evaluate situations using logic and sound judgment rather than strictly following checklists
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to assess overall project risk (“big picture” thinking)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in lending, draw administration, or construction risk analysis
- Experience with MLS, CoStar, or similar real estate data platforms
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and process orientation
- Self-starter with strong time management and accountability
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
While At Dominion You Will Enjoy
- Company outings & social events
- Virtual events
- Companywide competitions and raffles
- Personal Financial Workshops
- Orioles Season Tickets
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