Manager, Development Operations - Renovation and Tenant Finish

Company: Alterra Mountain Company
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Year Round

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 including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.
  
  POSITION OVERVIEW
  
  Within the Alterra Mtn Co 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 an experienced Development Operations Manager to oversee the planning, design, budget and schedule of various renovation, tenant finish and capital expenditure projects throughout the Alterra ski resort portfolio.
  
  WHAT YOU WILL DO
  
  As a Development Operations Manager, you have an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the preconstruction and execution of the company's renovation, tenant finish and capital expenditure projects at various resorts. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic team member with experience in both residential tenant finish and high-end capital expenditure projects with a passion for operational excellence and a proven ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.
  
  Job Description:
  
  
  • Management of preconstruction and project execution activities for all Alterra portfolio renovation and capital expenditure projects at various Alterra ski resorts.
  • Review and evaluation of project plans, design and specifications for renovation and capital expenditure projects throughout the Alterra portfolio.
  • Conducting feasibility studies and risk assessments of all preconstruction activities that support capital expenditure teams with underwriting and design of the projects.
  • Coordinating with various resort operations teams around the Alterra ski resort portfolio to develop budgets, schedules, and planning that support the annual projects.
  • Coordinating with architects, engineers and design consultants to identify potential design improvements, value engineering and cost saving budget opportunities for all aspects of the preconstruction phase.
  • Manage and assist with owner FFE procurement for all projects to ensure on time delivery of approved scope.
  • Participating in meetings with senior leadership to discuss project progress, risk and financial status at various stages of the projects.
  • Assisting in the development and maintenance of detailed design and entitlement project schedules to ensure all milestones are met on time and within budget.
  • Development of preconstruction budgets with respect to soft costs, permits, fees, cash flows and all necessary support for project review and approval by senior leadership.
  • Participation in preconstruction/construction design meetings and charettes to support the project goals and needs at various stages of design development.
  • Review of payment applications, change orders, add services and invoices for accuracy and completeness for individual development and capital improvement projects.
  • Implementation of quality control procedures to ensure all preconstruction activities are meeting the highest standards for the team and all resort developments.
  • Development of RFP documents for general contractor, architect and prime consultants.
  • Assisting in managing city design entitlement requirements for various stages of renovation and new tenant finish projects to support all necessary approvals and permits.
  • Support leadership on all board deck presentation material as it relates to construction and pre-construction content and as required.
  • Providing monthly reporting material as necessary and requested by the Vice President of Development Operations.
  • Preparing Investment Memos and Shift Paper documents as requested for development managers and senior leadership.
    Skills Required:
    
    
    • Construction and development experience of 7+ years
    • Construction knowledge and experience with complicated commercial and residential tenant finish projects.
    • Real estate development experience and background is preferred.
    • Understanding of the local and national construction industry market trends and the competitive aspects of various ski resort construction markets.
    • Ability to manage various projects and tasks at various stages simultaneously within the construction and preconstruction phases of a project to meet deadlines.
    • Knowledge and familiarity with local, state and federal building codes and regulations at various ski resort locations.
      Personal Attributes:
      
      
      • Passion for mountain resort development and a commitment to sustainability.
      • Ability to work within a team structure as well as independently when required.
      • High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in tasks such as preparing cost estimates, developing accurate schedules and reviewing contracts
      • Willingness to keep up to date with company training, latest construction methodologies, technologies and best practices within the industry.
      • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative startup environment.
      • Ability to work in a growth mindset environment that involves developing new skills within the team structure to benefit the group goals.
      • Self-motivated professional that is willing to lead others in a culture of honesty, integrity and hard work for the benefit of the team.
      • Experience working in mountain or resort environments is a plus.
        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: $120,000 - $135,000 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.
        
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