VP, Construction Lending - Barndominium
Leawood, KS
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor

First Federal Bank of Kansas City is one of the largest mutually owned banks in the Midwest and has been a strong banking and lending partner to families in Kansas and Missouri for decades. We are a community-oriented, culture-focused, progress-driven Family on a mission to help people, businesses and communities build a better financial future.

At First Federal, you’ll be supported by diverse, talented, energetic individuals moving toward a common vision of prosperity and a home for all. You’ll have boundless opportunities for growth – whether it’s personal or professional development to reach your career goals, company events to strengthen your connections, or volunteer work to champion our community partners.

Your success is our success. When our employees feel valued, our customers feel valued, and our community grows.

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Build Something Different — and Help Others Do the Same.
At First Federal Bank of Kansas City, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home. We’re proud to be a community bank with deep roots and a bold, nationwide vision. As VP of Construction Lending – Barndominium, you’ll lead a fast-growing niche in residential construction — helping clients build custom post-frame and steel-frame homes (aka barndos) from the ground up.

This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a unique lending product and shape the future of barndo lending across the country — all from the heart of a values-driven bank that still puts people first.

What You'll Do:
As VP, Construction Lending - Barndominium, you'll be responsible for actively producing construction barndo transactions while developing, implementing, and achieving the strategic and annual operating budget and plans of the Barndo product. You'll be responsible for the profitable operation of the business unit while complying with all relevant and applicable laws. You'll lead and oversee a broad array of functions and staff that may include a Construction Loan Officer - Barndominium and/or Associate Construction Loan Officer - Barndominium.

Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Lead and grow our Barndominium Lending division, including strategy, production goals, budgeting, and marketing.
  • Manage and mentor a team of Construction Lenders focused on the barndo product.
  • Actively producing construction barndo transactions while establishing new relationships with nationwide post-frame/steel-frame suppliers, as well as builders while maintaining current relationships throughout the Barndo building community.
  • Oversee the full loan lifecycle - from prospecting and education through construction draw approval and closing.
  • Represent the bank at industry events, builder expos, and within barndo-specific networks and associations (e.g. NFBA)
  • Drive innovation in lead management, customer experience, and digital tools (e.g. Blend, Encompass, HubSpot, Power BI)

What You Bring:

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in construction leadership and originations.
  • Strong understanding of construction budgeting, timelines, SFR building processes, lien laws, appraisals, and secondary markets.
  • Proven ability to build, lead, and motivate high-performing Construction Lending teams.
  • Familiarity with tools like Encompass, HubSpot, Blend, and Power BI a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills and a passion for educating clients and supporting contractors.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or closely related field preferred.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary + performance-based incentives
  • Remote flexibility (with occasional travel for events across the country)
  • Full benefits package (medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off)
  • A mission-driven culture focused on helping people achieve financial success
  • The opportunity to pioneer a product in a growing housing niche

If you're ready to take the lead in a one-of-a-kind lending space, apply now and help us build dreams from the ground up—one barndominium at a time!

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities and requirements for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list.

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