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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
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Reports To: BIM Manager
Department: Architecture
Position Summary
The Residential Drafter is responsible for preparing, coordinating, and maintaining residential construction documents from permitting through construction. This role supports the successful execution of production homebuilding projects by producing accurate lot-specific plan sets, maintaining master plans, implementing architectural revisions, and responding to construction-related questions.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically proficient in Revit, and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Success in this role requires strong coordination skills, the ability to collaborate with internal departments and third-party engineers, and a proactive approach to resolving design and construction issues while maintaining schedule commitments.
Primary Functions:
Lot-Specific Plan Development & Permitting
- Prepare complete lot-specific construction document packages for permitting and construction.
- Coordinate and implement architectural revisions required for permit approval, engineering integration, community requirements, and site-specific conditions.
- Respond to plan review comments and coordinate required changes to support permit issuance.
- Manage assigned permitting and pre-construction deliverables to support construction schedules and start dates.
- Track project status, approvals, outstanding items, and deadlines to maintain schedule visibility and accountability.
Master Plan Maintenance & Documentation
- Create, revise, and maintain residential construction documents using Revit, including floor plans, elevations, options, foundations, details, and related plan components.
- Maintain master plans as building codes, construction methods, engineering requirements, company standards, and product offerings evolve.
- Execute architectural revisions, value-engineering modifications, and plan updates accurately and efficiently.
- Develop and maintain construction details to support code compliance, plan consistency, and field execution.
- Assist with the conversion, implementation, and maintenance of plans within established BIM and Revit standards.
Construction Support & RFI Coordination
- Respond to field questions, RFIs, and construction-related issues in a timely manner.
- Investigate plan discrepancies, design conflicts, and constructability concerns and develop coordinated solutions.
- Collaborate with Construction, Purchasing, Permitting, Engineering, and other internal departments to resolve design and documentation issues.
- Coordinate with third-party engineers and consultants to obtain clarifications, revisions, and solutions necessary to support construction activities.
- Conduct occasional field visits to verify plan intent, review conditions, and support issue resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan Coordination & Quality Control
- Review architectural plans and consultant deliverables for completeness, accuracy, constructability, and compliance with company standards.
- Verify alignment between architectural, structural, foundation, site, and consultant documents.
- Perform quality-control reviews of construction document packages prior to permitting and construction release.
- Maintain consistency of plan information across all plan sheets, details, options, and associated documentation.
Consultant & Internal Coordination
- Coordinate plan submissions, revisions, and information exchanges with third-party engineers and consultants.
- Communicate architectural revisions and information requirements clearly to internal stakeholders.
- Proactively follow up on unresolved issues that may impact permitting, purchasing, or construction schedules.
- Support cross-functional collaboration to ensure design intent and construction requirements remain aligned throughout project execution.
Documentation & Systems Management
- Maintain accurate plan information, option documentation, and project records within Revit and company systems.
- Follow established BIM standards, model management procedures, naming conventions, and version-control practices.
- Organize and maintain project files in accordance with company documentation standards.
- Manage workload and priorities effectively while balancing permitting deadlines, construction support needs, and ongoing plan maintenance activities.
Product Launch & Support Activities
- Assist in the implementation of new product launches by preparing architectural documentation, plan revisions, and supporting materials required for release to production.
- Create or coordinate architectural visuals, color renderings, floor plan graphics, and other materials used for sales, marketing, and community launch initiatives.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of quantity take-offs and supporting product information used by Purchasing, Estimating, and Construction teams.
- Support cross-functional teams during product rollout activities by coordinating plan updates, consultant information, and documentation required to transition new products from development into production.
Required Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Revit required, including experience working within a BIM environment.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Excel.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat; experience with Photoshop or InDesign preferred.
- Knowledge of residential construction methods, building systems, architectural detailing, and construction documentation.
- Understanding of residential building codes, permitting processes, and plan review procedures.
- Ability to read and coordinate architectural, structural, foundation, civil, and engineering drawings.
- Experience supporting construction teams through RFIs, plan revisions, and issue resolution.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a production environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and external consultants.
- Experience creating architectural presentations, floor plan graphics, marketing visuals, or customer-facing plan materials preferred.
- Familiarity with residential quantity take-offs, material schedules, or estimating support activities preferred.
Education & Experience:
- Associate's Degree in Architectural Technology, Drafting, Construction Technology, or related field preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or related field is a plus.
- Minimum 2 years of residential drafting, residential architecture, or production homebuilding experience preferred.
- Experience producing permit and construction documents using Revit required.
- Experience preparing lot-specific plans and coordinating residential permit submissions preferred.
- Experience working with production homebuilders, residential developers, architectural firms, or engineering consultants preferred.
- Familiarity with ERP, construction management, or document management systems is a plus.
What You’ll Love About Us:
- Great Company Culture. Volunteer days and matching charitable contributions up to $1,000.
- Flexible Schedule. Great work/life balance with flexible hours and work-from-home options.
- Rest and Relaxation. Self-managed PTO and 9 paid holidays, including your birthday.
- Great Benefits. Medical with FSA options, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Preparation for the Future. 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
Job Title: Permitting Specialist
Status: Salary – Full Time
Reports To: Production Manager
Job Description:
The primary role for this position is to coordinate permit applications, submittals, and retrievals for all projects. This person will collaborate with civil and structural engineers to follow up on city requirements. This individual is part of the Production team and must be familiar with reading floor plans and willing to learn new software to accomplish a variety of tasks. This position requires occasional construction site visits and other local travel.
Job Tasks:
- Manage and facilitate the process of permitting each project.
- Order and evaluate plot plans in collaboration with civil engineers, operations dept, and sales.
- Prepare all project documentation for city submittal and ensuring timely delivery
- Follow up on city comments and permit retrieval.
- Review plans for additional change orders post permit issuance.
- Prepare field packets for construction.
- Document all steps of the process through Kova
- Organize and maintain project documentation in collaboration with the architectural team.
- Think Creatively -- Develop, design, or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products.
- Organize, Plan, and Prioritize Work -- Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Get Information -- Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
- Organize and assign project construction start dates, in collaboration with Production and Construction Leadership.
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Associates Degree or High School dipolma with experience acceptable
- Highly organized and detailed
- Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
- Ability to read floorplans and site plans
- Comfortable managing and tracking multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficient in Excel
- Innovative and Creative Problem-Solving Skills
- Comfortable communicating via phone and email with city officials as well as field operators
- Team Player – ready to learn and jump in to help on any project
Position: Project Manager
Status: Salaried – Full Time
Reports to: Area Manager
Job Description: The Project Manager (PM) schedules and manages the completion of single family homes and other structures on budget and on-time working together with internal staff and external trade contractors. A strong understanding of building science; proven organization, planning and scheduling skills; computer and technology efficiency; and a trade management background is preferred. The PB has an eye for detail, is goal-driven and exhibits initiative in achieving assigned tasks and goals.
Job Tasks:
- Embraces & performs all aspects of Project Management delivering outstanding customer service and positive home-building experience.
- Manages the construction processes for single-family homes from commencement to completion. Works to maintain the motto, “Cleanliness. Communication. Complete. Connection."
- Supervises the day-to-day construction activities on assigned job-sites via company subcontractors.
- Utilizes the formal schedule system and maintains all job schedules to their “current" status using proper activity sequencing. Schedules subcontractors and material suppliers to maintain closing & completion / deliverable schedules. Notifies trade partners and office staff of changes to the schedule. Updates job schedules on daily basis.
- Completes jobs on time according to pre-determined construction tier schedules. Responsible to achieve timeline efficiencies to deliver projects on-time, with a goal of making-up any lost productivity days.
- PM performance is evaluated according to: Cycle time, with quality per Summit Homes established standards, on budget and in accordance to customer survey feedback and scores.
- Conducts pre-construction orientation meetings with the buyers, incorporating the review of the home plans, specifications, major schedule & construction process milestones for each project.
- Works closely with the Community Manager assigned to any project assigned to PM, at minimum bi-weekly communication regarding all open projects and status.
- PM acts as the designated point of contact with the buyers throughout the construction process, ensuring regular proactive (bi-weekly, or better) communications, establishing and setting proper expectations and exceeding the same.
- Works closely with the Customer Care Department team to provide any request assistance with a goal of ensuring timely completion of warranty/service items.
- PM is responsible to deliver on the experience commitments as designed & established by Summit Homes. Responsible to coordinate and complete all on-site Orientation meetings throughout the construction process as per established milestones.
- Responsible to conduct the New Home Orientation and for timely completion of New Home Orientation “punch list” items, as well as any assigned after-closing work/service orders, while achieving positive customer experience goals.
- Works & collaborates with home design systems, cost estimating systems, process liaisons, real estate agents, office staff, building inspectors, trade contractors, and homeowners on a daily basis.
- Maintains a log of non-budgeted items and reports to Accounting with any charge-back items. Responsible to provide reports on the field variances that cause the home to be over budget.
- Communicates with team members, customers, trade-partners and real estate marketing personnel through all forms of communication (written, verbal and in person).
- Responsible for training new Project Manager or assistants from time to time and as directed.
- Meets the guidelines of EPA and OSHA programs and enforces compliance.
- Walks all homes under construction at least once daily.
- Maintain a clean community and always leaving adjacent lots in good condition when construction is completed.
- Identifies cost saving measures and collaborates with management for process improvement ideas.
- Reviews and approves trade-partner work only when it has been completed. Via the project management software system, approves trade-partner payments for completed work.
- Reviews and approves work invoices as needed per project.
- Any other task that may be assigned from time to time.
About You:
- This is a field-based position with 80% or more work performed in the field.
- A four-year degree in construction management or a related field, along with at least three years of construction management or related experience, or an equivalent combination of both is required.
- May lift heavy objects from time to time up to 50 pounds.
What You’ll Love About Us:
- Great Company Culture. Volunteer days and matching charitable contributions up to $1,000.
- Flexible Schedule. Great work/life balance with flexible hours and work-from-home options.
- Rest and Relaxation. Self-managed PTO and 9 paid holidays, including your birthday.
- Great Benefits. Medical with FSA options, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Preparation for the Future. 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
(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 in Missouri 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.
(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 in Kansas 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.
Summit Homes, the largest homebuilder in Kansas City and a Clayton Company, is seeking a Sales Associate to support our sales team and deliver exceptional customer experience to our homebuyers. This role is designed for someone who is passionate about people, eager to learn, and interested in developing a career in new home sales.
As a Sales Associate, you will work alongside experienced Community Managers, supporting buyers throughout their homebuilding journey while gaining hands-on experience in sales, customer experience, community operations, and the homebuilding process. You may support multiple communities and Community Managers as you build the knowledge and skills needed to grow into a Community Manager role.
The Role
Our Sales Associates help bring our communities to life by supporting prospective and current home buyers while learning every aspect of the Community Manager position. They assist with daily sales activities, customer communication, CRM management, community presentation, and operational processes.
This role provides exposure to multiple communities, home designs, sales strategies, and customer interactions, creating a strong foundation for career growth within Summit Homes.
What’s In It For You?
- Competitive salary
- Eligibility for Summit Homes' company performance bonus program
- Career development and advancement opportunities into a Community Manager role
- Mentorship and training from experienced sales leaders and Community Managers
- 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, and more.
What We’re Looking For:
- You LOVE people and want to provide customers with outstanding experience.
- A desire to learn and build a career in new home sales and customer experience.
- Strong organizational, time-management and communication skills.
- Ability to learn quickly and retain detailed information.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Able to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, communities, and priorities simultaneously.
- Professional, self-motivated, proactive, and eager to take initiative.
- Computer proficiency and willingness to learn CRM and sales systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with a variety of personalities.
What You’ll Do
Customer Experience Support
- Welcome and assist prospective buyers visiting our communities.
- Support Community Managers in guiding buyers through the homebuilding process.
- Help maintain consistent communication with homebuyers throughout their journey.
- Assist with customer appointments, follow-ups, and ongoing relationship management.
- Learn the Summit Homes sales process and customer experience standards.
Community Learning & Development
- Learn community details including homesites, floor plans, amenities, HOA information, utilities, schools, and surrounding conveniences.
- Develop knowledge of Summit Homes' products, building process, and competitive advantages.
- Shadow Community Managers and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Build the skills and knowledge necessary to grow into a Community Manager role.
Communication & Administrative Support
- Track and maintain prospect and buyer information within our CRM system.
- Assist with appointment scheduling, lead management, and customer follow-up activities.
- Support marketing initiatives, community events, and Realtor outreach efforts.
- Help ensure buyer communications are timely, accurate, and professional.
Process Support
- Learn contract, financing, and homebuilding processes.
- Assist with maintaining accurate community information and sales records.
- Support Community Managers with administrative and operational tasks.
- Help ensure MLS and community information remain current and accurate.
- Maintain organization and compliance within company systems and processes.
Community Appearance
- Help ensure model homes and community spaces remain clean, welcoming, and presentation ready.
- Assist with signage, marketing materials, and open/close procedures.
- Support Community Managers in maintaining Summit Homes' brand standards throughout each community.
Team Collaboration
- Support multiple Community Managers and communities as needed.
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and community walkthroughs.
- Work closely with construction, marketing, and customer experience teams to help deliver an exceptional homebuyer experience.
This role is ideal for someone looking to launch a career in new home sales while gaining hands-on experience, mentorship, and a clear path to becoming a Community Manager at Summit Homes.
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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