Project Director - Palisades Tahoe

Year Round

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.

• 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).

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

Within the Alterra Mountain Company development and 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, world-class development practices fuse entertainment, sustainability, and placemaking to deliver new standards in the industry.

This Project Director leads the end-to-end development, delivery, and financial performance of a flagship, multi-billion-dollar real estate transformation project, with primary responsibility for shaping a cohesive built environment that integrates hospitality, residential, commercial, and recreational uses into a unified mountain destination. These executive works closely with the Resort to drive project vision, land use strategy, development execution, and long-term asset value creation, ensuring that each phase of development contributes to a durable sense of place, strengthens the resort ecosystem, and enhances how owners, visitors, and the broader community experience the environment over time.

• Master Developer Leadership:
  Own and direct the end-to-end master planning process — site analysis, land use planning, infrastructure, sustainability frameworks, zoning compliance, and phased resort buildout — ensuring a cohesive, world-class destination aligned with brand vision and market positioning.
• Vertical Development Oversight:
  Guide design, JV partnerships, and construction of all vertical assets, including the Gondola Transit Center, parking, hotels, branded residences, wellness/spa, and F&B outlets ensuring integration with the masterplan and uncompromising quality standards.
• Financial Stewardship:
  Drive overall project financial modeling, budgeting, cost control, and performance measurement across masterplan infrastructure and vertical projects. Ensure partnerships support investor returns and secure project funding throughout phases.
• Schedule & Quality Control:
  Establish and monitor critical…