Manager, Capital Project Controls

Alterra • Denver, CO

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Within the Alterra Mtn Co real estate team, we design, plan and develop base area and on-mountain assets which enables the Company to deliver the most compelling mountain adventure experiences imaginable. Always focused on the guest experience and driving growth for our Resorts our innovative, unique world-class development practices fuse entertainment, tourism experiences, employee housing, sustainability and placemaking to deliver new standards in the industry. The Capital Project Controls Manager plays a critical role in Alterra Mountain Company’s real estate development and project management teams by ensuring accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and schedule monitoring for capital projects. This position will lead project control systems implementation, analyze financial and schedule data, and prepare reports to help projects stay on time, within budget, and aligned with quality standards. The Capital Project Controls Manager will support the Vice President, Project Controls and Capital Reporting by providing detailed cost tracking, schedule monitoring, and reporting for capital projects. This role focuses on data analysis, forecasting, and compliance with company standards to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Candidate will effectively lead risk and value engineering workshops to identify cost savings and improve project efficiency. Candidate will implement and maintain automated project cost reporting systems and forecasting tools as well as develop and maintain benchmarking for hotel, retail, residential projects as well as lifts, snowmaking and other major on-mountain infrastructure to estimate future projects with increased accuracy.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Professional certifications are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 7-10 years of experience in project controls, project management, or construction management, with a focus on capital projects
• Proven track record of achieving cost savings and efficiencies in capital project management, accounting and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of project risk management practices in design and construction processes.
• Experience in vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skills: Proficiency in risk management software, enterprise resource management systems (D365 is a plus) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Broad knowledge of project management tools and industry specific software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Personal Attributes: Passion for mountain resort development and a commitment to sustainability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional certifications are a plus.
• Experience working in mountain or resort environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project Controls Planning: Develop, implement, and manage project control plans to focusing on cost savings, forecasting accuracy, schedule monitoring, and risk/value engineering.
• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for real estate and construction projects to optimize procurement processes and achieve cost savings.
• Budget & Schedule Management: Lead cost tracking, forecasting, and periodic schedule monitoring ensuring timely delivery of project critical path and delivery milestones.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with capital projects.
• Quality Control & Compliance: Ensure all projects meet quality standards and comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.
• Reporting: Deliver regular reports on project progress, budget status, and risk management to senior management.
• Policy Development: Support the development and implementation of project control policies and procedures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, operations, resorts, finance, legal, and external consultants to address project-related issues and ensure integrated delivery of capital projects.
• Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including Project Directors, Development Operations Directors, Development Managers, Resort Project Leads, and Resort Leaders.
• Coaching & Delegation: Provide guidance, training, and review of work of lower-level professionals, fostering talent development within the team.

Benefits

• 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)
• Hybrid workplace policy encouraging regular in-person collaboration in our dog-friendly company headquarters office located in Denver’s RiNo Art District neighborhood (for eligible employees).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager