Real Estate Analyst

Dominion Financial Services•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

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. 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

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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