Development Project Operations Manager

COLLABORATION | AUTHENTICITY | PURPOSE | EMPOWERMENT

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Free Ikon Pass for all eligible employees + additional free skiing/riding privileges across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for eligible employees and their dependents
• Discounted skiing/riding for friends and family of eligible employees across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for eligible employees to relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Commuter benefits (Denver employees only)
• Flexible/hybrid workplace policy empowering employees to work from home, while encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood

For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work, please see our webpage at https://www.alterramtn.co/impact. Among other resources, Alterra has a slate of Employee Resource Groups to support our workforce.

POSITION SUMMARY

Within the Alterra Mountain Company Real Estate Team, we design, plan and develop the built environment which enables the Company to deliver the most compelling outdoor adventure experiences imaginable. Always focused on the guest experience and driving growth for our Resorts our innovative, unique world-class development practices fuse entertainment, sustainability and placemaking to deliver new standards in the industry.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Development Project Operations Manager to join our growing team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of large-scale property development projects from inception to completion. This role requires strong communication, multitasking abilities, and a keen eye for detail to ensure projects are executed on time, within scope, and on budget.

This position will be a hybrid work from home & office position with travel expectations to assigned resort locations as needed. 

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Project Management:

  • Partner with Project Director/Managers in the planning, execution, and delivery of development projects from inception to completion.

  • Provide oversight and development of project schedules, resources, equipment, and information.

  • Direct project correspondence by preparing and reviewing project proposals, memos, meeting minutes, follow ups, and emails.

  • Work cross-functionally with architects, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure project milestones are met.

  • Guide project design meetings and action necessary items for progress.

  • Manage project-related reports and presentations and ensure all necessary materials are current and stored on appropriate network drives.

  • Act as the project representative between the Project Director/Manager(s) and the Real Estate Project Accounting team regarding regular monthly project finance review.

• Documentation & Reporting:

  • Prepare, maintain, and distribute project documentation, including meeting minutes, status reports, and action item logs.

  • Guide and measure project progress and update stakeholders on key deliverables and deadlines.

  • Prepare PowerPoint presentations for meetings including ELT, Board, and investors.

  • Monitor and track all insurance for projects, send notification to contractors and coordinate with Insurance carriers.

  • Work with Real Estate Project Accounting team to ensure vendor records are setup and current against business entities. Conduct market analysis to identify trends and inform project strategy and design.

• Budget & Procurement Management:

  • Lead budget tracking, invoice processing, and procurement of project materials and services in partnership with the Real Estate Project Accounting team.

  • Oversee costs and report variances to support Project Director/Managers.

  • Negotiate approval and execution of professional service agreements (PSAs) including maintaining record of all consultants and professionals, managing scopes of work and budgets.

  • Work with Project Managers to obtain and review all pay applications to ensure accuracy, track lien releases and coordinate payment with the Real Estate Project Accounting Team.

  • Provide project executed contracts, vendor details, and project approvals to the Real Estate Project Accounting Team to raise purchase requisitions.

• Risk & Issue Management:

  • Identify potential project risks and issues, escalating as needed, and assisting in developing mitigation strategies.

• Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure compliance with company standards, legal requirements, and industry best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

• Stakeholder Communication:

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for project-related inquiries, ensuring clear and timely communication among all parties.

  • Organize and participate in development team meetings and managing action agendas, meeting notes and consultant deliverables.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in MS Office products with regular interface in Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Word and project management software.

• Demonstrated experience supporting complicated, multi-phase development or construction projects

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., SmartSheet, Ingenious.Build, MS Project, Primavera, Procore).

• Good communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships.

• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to details even under pressure.

• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing operations for complicated, multi-phase development or construction projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related field preferred.

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Alterra Mtn Co Shared Services Inc.’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Denver area base salary range: $80,000-$112,000.00 per year

Application Deadline: This position is open and still accepting applications.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.