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Summit Homes is the largest new home builder in the Kansas City area, building more than 3,000 homes since we began in 2002. Our award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. Providing a world-class customer experience to families all over Kansas City continues to drive our success well into the future.

Open Positions

Director of Land Acquisition & Development

The Director of Land Acquisition and Development is responsible for all aspects of strategic land planning, land and lot acquisition, direct community design, managing the entitlement process, and development operations. This role seeks a goal-driven, humble leader focused on coaching, mentoring, and training team members to achieve success in accomplishing their stated goals. The Director of Land Acquisition and Development promotes the Summit culture and ensures profitability and a best-in-class customer and team member experience using the company’s mission, vision and core values as a benchmark for leadership.

Key responsibilities:

Collaborate with senior leadership and the development team to establish department goals and objectives together with strategic plans for achieving the same on a periodic basis.
Evaluate all land and lot acquisitions and present land and lot strategy to executive leadership.
Lead and facilitate the Land Development Process, including investigations, acquisition, entitlements, and delivery of fully developed lots.
Responsible for the overall direction and success of the development activities.
Plan and build communities in an integrated manner with a customer-first approach
Create and maintain land availability inventory system for Summit in accordance with the corporate strategic plan
Maintain a network of industry and political contacts to maintain a current awareness of available and upcoming acquisition opportunities
Coordinate market research in support of land acquisition
Conduct timely feasibility studies to assess physical, political, and financial aspects of land opportunities
Analyze market potential and targeted market areas in order to identify specific target properties.
Establish and maintain continuous projections from the feasibility proforma to the budget
Accountable for representing Summit in negotiating each project’s acquisition
In cooperation with Finance & Accounting, prepare and submit annual department budget and quarterly updates.
Accurately estimate cash flow projections compared to the strategic plan
Accountable for statutory approvals, land plan designs, developmental agreements, and servicing contracts
Ensure community phases are delivered on time and on or below budget
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws as they pertain to the operation of the department activities.
Develop, monitor, and adhere to Summit’s land development schedule and budget for each project and provide regular updates to the Division President
Provide leadership to the Summit Development team, including overall people management, talent identification and recruiting, and team member development
Develop and promote teamwork and internal integration
Review and make recommendations regarding external events that could affect the value of real estate assets
Develop and nurture relationships with politicians, governmental staff, land vendors, and contact/ties within Summit’s geography
Ability to communicate the Summit Homes way of differentiating our business processes from those of our competitors
Proactively promote innovative, non-traditional land uses (new acquisitions and existing inventory) to the Summit team
Vertical and horizontal research, value engineering, and construction management
Provide oversight to ensure architectural controls and zoning
Participate in and provide oversight and management of HOAs for Summit communities in collaboration with HOA Management firms.
Contribute to building and maintaining a “Customer for Life” culture with a focus on an everlasting relationship built on trust, value, fairness, and the value of our communities, products, and services by going the extra mile and providing clear, timely communications.
Manage and direct the department towards its primary objectives with profitability and a commitment to our core values top of mind.
Engage in regular accountability sessions and periodically evaluate the performance of managers and direct reports, and collaborate with them to ensure the team is moving in a positive direction towards achieving goals and objectives.
Develop and maintain succession plans with an emphasis on “building the bench” focused on leadership and team development.

Engage and participate in monthly team lunches focused on building our culture, informing all team members about goals and objectives and progress, celebrating team and individual wins, recognizing significant events, and team building.
Engage and participate in quarterly 12-week planning sessions and an annual Vision Meeting to set goals, objectives, strategies, and tactics for each quarter and year with a three and five-year game plan as well.
Meet with customers as required to ensure complete satisfaction.
Meet with and present to local officials, community groups, neighborhood associations, and other members of the public from time to time and become involved with community-centric organizations with a focus on building Summit’s brand and identity in the market.
Communicate with Summit’s executive leadership periodically with relevant business information and deliver all required reports in a timely manner.
Pursue continuous improvement of processes and systems focused on the overall goals of the department and overall organization.
Mitigate risk for the organization by installing effective policies and procedures in the Division.
Perform related project assignments.

Qualifications:

The Director of Land & Development must be skilled in all aspects of the job requirements. They should demonstrate strong leadership qualities and practice servant leadership, using Summit’s core values as a guiding framework for decision-making. To succeed in this role, the Director must possess the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and/or ten years of progressively more responsible experience in a new home building & development environment, and/or any combination thereof.
Experience in homebuilding & land development in a comprehensive leadership role encompassing land acquisition, entitlements, and development with a strong management and leadership background, including a successful record of establishing and meeting goals.
Must demonstrate the ability to build credibility and communicate effectively with all areas of the organization.
Must have the ability to promote unity and teamwork and be able to build relationships.
Possess a strong drive for results, be highly motivated, energetic, and have excellent leadership skills.
A customer-focused mindset with experience communicating patiently and professionally with customers and internal team members both orally and in writing.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents, including development plats, building plans, financial statements, spreadsheets, and productivity reports.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations to company management and public groups.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions after separating relevant and irrelevant information and evaluating alternatives. Ability to “think on one’s feet.”
Position requires both field and office work, including occasional evenings or weekends.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Position Overview
The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) for Summit Homes will play a key leadership role in driving financial performance, operational insights, and strategic decision-making within the division. Reporting to the Regional Director of FP&A, this role oversees all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis that support both short-term operations and long-term growth. The Manager of FP&A will support several aspects of the business, including land acquisition, homebuilding operations, and community development. The position partners closely with the Division President and leadership team to ensure financial discipline, profitability, and alignment with corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

•    Partner with the Division President, Regional CFO, and Regional Director of FP&A to develop and execute financial strategies that drive growth, evaluate margin, and manage SG&A expenses.
•    Lead the annual business plan, monthly reforecasts, and multi-year financial modeling for the division.
•    Evaluate financial impacts of new land acquisitions, community openings, pricing strategies, incentives, and product mix.
Operational & Performance Analysis
•    Provide accurate performance reporting at varying intervals, including variance analysis versus budget and variance to forecast for key metrics (sales, closings, margins, inventory, SG&A, etc.).
•    Quickly provide a high-level summary analysis for Regional Leadership.
•    Partner with land, construction, and sales leaders to monitor profitability, inventory supply, return on assets, asset turns, and return on invested capital.
•    Develop standardized dashboards and KPIs to improve visibility into financial performance at both the community and divisional levels.
•    Weekly reporting to Home Office for varying statistics, including sales, starts, closings, spec counts, etc..
•    Weekly updates to the forecast for known changes relating to closing volume, average sales price, and margins. This includes a proper flow-through for fixed vs variable costs to allow for sensitivity analysis.
•    Lead monthly post-close financial reviews to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities across the business.
Business Partnering & Decision Support
•    Act as a key finance advisor to operational leaders — translating financial data into actionable insights that support operational excellence and cost efficiency.
•    Provide financial support for land acquisition underwriting, what-if analyses as requested, and project-level return analysis.
•    Collaborate with regional and corporate finance teams to ensure alignment on policies, forecasts, and strategic initiatives.
•    Work with Home Office and local teams on land fund updates, monitoring land development spend/timing, and re-forecasting individual project timelines.
•    Updating the regional team on changes to forecast, land purchases, land development, and any other material change to the business.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
•    3+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles.
•    Experience in the homebuilding, real estate development, or construction industry is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

•    Advanced Excel experience with modeling skills
•    Strong understanding of financial statement flow, revenue recognition, project costing, and cash flow forecasting in a project-based business.
•    Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
•    Proactive, business-partner mindset.
•    Strong work ethic and time management skills.

Community Manager (no license required!)

Summit Homes, the largest homebuilder in Kansas City and a Clayton Company, is seeking to hire a Community Manager to represent our communities and deliver exceptional customer experience to our homebuyers. Not only do you help buyers through their new home purchase, but you also serve as an ambassador of Summit Homes, ensuring that we always present our best face and that our community remains a special place. If you thrive in a KPI-driven sales environment, then this could be the career for you!

The Role
Our Community Managers bring our communities to life by guiding prospective and current homebuyers. As area experts, they know every detail of the community, from homesites and design options to marketing programs and the buying process. They greet visitors, understand their needs, share information about homes and amenities, and address concerns. Using our CRM and contract systems, Community Managers provide a seamless home buying experience.

What’s In It For You?

Base salary + uncapped commission opportunities
Advancement opportunities-Exposure to executive leadership
Opportunity to work with the fastest growing New Home Builder in Kansas City.
Team outings and company-sponsored volunteer events
Self-managed Paid Time Off
Access to health and life insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, company discounts, etc.

What we’re looking for:

You LOVE people and want to provide customers with the best customer experience.
Experience working in a commission-based role, with a high focus on meeting and exceeding goals.
Sell-driven and self-accountable: This position is primarily field-based in a model home sales office with additional time spent in the Summit Homes office or visiting Realtor offices.-Ability to learn quickly and thoroughly with a high level of detail retention and recall.
Must recognize and adjust to change.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while handling challenges and interruptions, all while maintaining focus on big-picture thinking.
Must be a self-starter, good communicator, quick learner, computer literate, and take initiative.
The ideal candidate is "people smart" and easily adapts to various situations and personalities; he is detail-oriented and goal-driven.

What You’ll Do

KPI-Driven Results

Follow the sales process to convert prospects to buyers.
Track and report prospect activity and appointments.
Support marketing programs, promotions, and sales goals.
Review KPIs weekly with Sales Leadership.

Community Expert

Share detailed knowledge about the community, area, homes, amenities, HOA, utilities, building process, and local conveniences.
Confidently explain the benefits of building in a Summit Homes community versus resale homes.

Communication Expert

Keep contracted buyers updated on their home build.
Meet weekly with Project Managers to review projects and next steps.
Promote the community via networks, social media, and marketing efforts.
Track and update leads in our CRM.

Process Expert

Understand home designs, plans, elevations, materials, and product benefits.
Prepare and discuss sales contracts and financing options.
Ensure MLS data is current.

Community Appearance

Ensure the community and retail spaces are clean, presentable, and welcoming.
Maintain signage, collateral, and open/close retail spaces per guidelines.

Summit Homes is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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