Real Estate Analyst

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

• 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