Development Executive – Golf Course Communities

About the Development The development is an ambitious private residential and club community currently in development by Summit Ventures. Conceived as a world-class destination, it’s being designed around exceptional golf, wellness, hospitality, nature, architecture, and a deeply curated member experience. Rather than simply creating another luxury community, it seeks to redefine what modern private club living can become—where every detail, from arrival through everyday life, is intentional, memorable, and enduring. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a legacy project from the earliest stages through completion. Position Overview The Development Executive will serve as the owner's primary representative and strategic leader responsible for coordinating every aspect of the planning, design, entitlement, development, construction, and delivery of the Project. This individual will oversee consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, operators, municipalities, and internal stakeholders while protecting the vision, financial objectives, schedule, and quality standards established by ownership. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of hands-on experience in land development, master-planned very high-end communities, and golf-related amenities, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Success in this role requires equal parts developer, project executive, hospitality leader, strategic thinker, and relationship builder. The position will be based in Jupiter/Tequesta, FL with travel to the Texas. https://summit.ventures https://alliedcapitalanddevelopment.com Key Responsibilities: Development Leadership Lead the project from concept through completion.Represent ownership in all development activities.Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules.Establish project governance and reporting structures.Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams. Design Management Manage architects, planners, interior designers, landscape architects, golf course architects, lighting designers, and specialty consultants.Protect the overall design vision throughout every phase.Balance creativity with constructability and financial stewardship.Coordinate design reviews and decision-making with ownership. Entitlements & Government Relations Coordinate zoning, permitting, environmental approvals, and entitlement efforts.Build productive relationships with municipal agencies and regulatory authorities.Anticipate permitting risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies. Construction Oversight Coordinate with construction managers and general contractors.Monitor schedule, budget, procurement, and quality.Lead owner meetings.Review change orders and value engineering proposals.Ensure exceptional execution without compromising the member experience. Financial Management Prepare and manage development budgets.Track project costs and contingencies.Evaluate major capital decisions.Provide regular executive reporting to ownership. Brand & Experience Integration Ensure every development decision reinforces the Project brand.Collaborate with hospitality, operations, marketing, and membership leadership.Coordinate owner experience, arrival sequence, clubhouse programming, wellness, recreation, and member amenities. Risk Management Identify emerging risks before they become project issues.Develop contingency plans.Manage consultant accountability.Maintain documentation and project controls. Qualifications Minimum 10 years of experience in development management for golf course communities or similar master-planned residential projects.Strong track record delivering complex development projects exceeding $100M from site selection to entitlements, permitting, design, construction, and handover.Experience with entitlements, zoning, environmental reviews, capital planning, and HOA/POA governance.Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant teams.Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Procore) and office tools.Ability to read and interpret site plans, civil drawings, architectural plans, and landscape plans.Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field. Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPM, LEED, PMP) are a plus.Strong financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.Willingness to travel as needed to project sites and partner meetings.Knowledge of golf course operations and amenity design is preferred. What we offer: Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses Comprehensive benefits package (i.e., health, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan) Paid time off and holiday schedule Opportunities for career growth within a growing portfolio of golf community projects Collaborative, results-driven work environment Travel and work environment: Bi-monthly or as needed travel to project site and stakeholder meetings is required.On-site presence at major milestones is expected. How to apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant golf course community development experience, and examples of projects you’ve led (with outcomes) to tmiller@summit.ventures or apply online. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.