Project Director

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, Alterra exists to shape the future of mountain adventure. Position Summary Within Alterra’s development and real estate team, the Project Director leads the end‑to‑end development, delivery, and financial performance of flagship, multi‑billion‑dollar real estate transformation projects. The role shapes a cohesive built environment integrating hospitality, residential, commercial, and recreational uses into a unified mountain destination. Essential Duties Master Development & Project Leadership Own and direct the end‑to‑end master planning process – site analysis, land‑use planning, infrastructure, sustainability frameworks, zoning compliance and phased resort build‑out. Guide design, JV partnerships and construction of vertical assets – gondola transit center, parking, hotels, branded residences, wellness/spa, and F&B outlets – ensuring integration with the masterplan and uncompromising quality standards. Drive overall project financial modeling, budgeting, cost control and performance measurement across masterplan infrastructure and vertical projects. Establish and monitor critical milestone schedules for masterplan and vertical development phases; enforce rigorous quality control ensuring a world‑class guest experience and brand standards. Deliver comprehensive progress reports, risk assessments, financial updates and executive‑level communications to senior leadership and board stakeholders. Placemaking & Guest Experience Own the resort’s placemaking vision – activation zones, wayfinding systems, public realm design, public art, landscape character and programming anchors. Design and oversee a year‑round programming calendar that creates compelling reasons to visit, stay and recommend. Lead strategy for base‑area retail, F&B and activity tenant mix, collaborating with hospitality partners on lodging product positioning and premium experience tiers. Define and enforce design and experience standards across all resort‑controlled parcels and partner‑managed assets. Partner with operations, ski & ride school, lodging, retail and F&B teams to design integrated guest journeys that reduce friction and increase ancillary capture. Stakeholder, Community & Relationship Management Develop and maintain trust‑based relationships with community stakeholders, investors, brand operators, government authorities, architects, consultants and contractors. Represent the project in high‑level negotiations and landmark approvals. Build and maintain durable working relationships with municipal and county governments, housing authorities and neighborhood stakeholders. Proactively assess and mitigate risks across land development, finance, permitting, construction and operational readiness; ensure regulatory, environmental and sustainability requirements are met or exceeded. Team Leadership Lead and coordinate matrixed interdisciplinary teams across planning, design, legal, finance, construction and programming to achieve delivery milestones. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and innovation while guiding a focused placemaking and programming function. Required Qualifications Minimum 15 years of senior experience in large‑scale mixed‑use real estate or resort development, with a demonstrated record that includes both project execution and placemaking outcomes. Direct experience shaping or managing the physical development of a multi‑use destination such as a mountain resort, national park gateway or waterfront district. Proven track record of successfully structuring and managing Co‑GP or other joint venture partnerships for project verticals, with strong commercial acumen in deal negotiations and capital structuring. Deep expertise in master planning, site infrastructure, luxury vertical construction, project finance and stakeholder engagement. Notable success in reducing guest churn and increasing repeat visitation through experience design and programming. Experience navigating public‑private partnerships, community planning processes and municipal relationships. Fluency with the full guest journey – from pre‑arrival through departure – and the ability to identify and close friction points at every stage. Experience working with luxury or premium development partners while preserving an authentic, non‑pretentious brand identity. Technical Skills Advanced understanding of development project finance, entitlements, design management and construction oversight. Proven expertise in P&L management for large‑scale real estate assets. Deep knowledge of commercial negotiations, contracts, risk analysis and regulatory frameworks. In‑depth knowledge of resort development regulations, sustainability practices and luxury hospitality brand standards. Leadership & Mindset Systems thinker who applies rigor to placemaking as well as financial modeling. Genuine passion for mountain culture, outdoor recreation and the community dynamics of resort towns. Comfortable operating in constructive ambiguity; master plans evolve, partners change and communities push back. Exceptional presentation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills with board‑level reporting experience. Commitment to safety, sustainability, innovation and ethical conduct. Differentiating Qualities Has lived and worked in a mountain or resort community, understanding its culture and dynamics. Has turned around or significantly elevated a base area or public space that was underperforming. Thinks in stories, memories and emotional resonance – not just in square footage, amenity counts or RevPAR tables. Draws on diverse reference points – great ski villages, urban waterfronts, national park gateways, festival design and culinary destinations. Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Business, Finance or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred. Compensation Denver area base salary range: $218,000 – $275,000 per year. The range represents one component of the company’s total compensation package; additional rewards may include short‑term and long‑term incentives and region‑specific benefits. Allow for necessary travel. Alterra Mountain Company and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alterra Mountain Company