Overview
ABOUT BOYNE RESORTS
Boyne Resorts is a privately held, family-owned ski company with a 75-year legacy of creating transformative outdoor lifestyle experiences across North America. As a “company of resorts” rather than a “resort company,” we honor the unique identity of each property while sharing a commitment to excellence - and to serving our people, our guests, and our communities first. Our shared culture is built on the L.E.A.D.S. values: Long-Term Thinking, Excellence in Execution, Attitude is Everything, Develop Great People, and Serve First.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Vice President, Development & Construction - Michigan owns full delivery accountability for all non-maintenance capital and development activity across Boyne’s three Michigan properties - Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, and Inn at Bay Harbor - from annual CapEx projects through ground-up new buildings. The role begins as tactical and hands-on, working directly through the region’s active capital improvement projects with an emphasis on execution and time-sensitive delivery. As project volume grows, the VP will build and lead a regional project management team.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Regional Leadership & Tactical Execution
- Work hands-on through active capital improvement projects using Boyne’s project management SOPs, owning project execution and stakeholder communication and coordination
- Build and lead a regional project management team as project scale and demands increase
- Serve as primary liaison to corporate Development & Planning leadership
Capital & Real Estate Development
- Oversee annual CapEx planning and execution using Boyne’s standardized development methodology, including project underwriting, returns analysis, and scheduling
- Lead ground-up resort infrastructure, buildings, and for-sale real estate projects from concept through delivery, including master planning, entitlements, and feasibility
- Partner with the internal Design team to manage design consultant and contractor selection, scope, and deliverables
- Provide hands-on construction oversight across concurrent job sites as owner’s representative, holding all parties to contract documents and approved design intent through closeout
Financial Management & Budget Control
- Develop, manage, and forecast project budgets and report regional capital spending to leadership, including financial reporting required by outside financing
- Track costs, pay applications, invoicing, and cash flow, and flag budget variances and change orders for timely review and approval
Stakeholders, Risk & Compliance
- Lead project meetings with teams and consultants at all three properties and maintain a regional dashboard of schedule, budget, and pending decisions
- Manage zoning, entitlement, and permitting sequencing, and draft and manage contracts while proactively identifying risks (insurance, bonding, and lien-waiver compliance)
Qualifications
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
- 10+ years managing real estate development and/or construction projects, spanning CapEx renovation and ground-up vertical construction
- Proven ability to work hands-on across a large, active, multi-site project portfolio and prioritize as scope evolves; people leadership experience
- Strong command of plan review, trade sequencing, and critical path and long-lead management; working knowledge of standard contract forms (AIA) and the ability to negotiate terms and resolve disputes independently
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, and Gantt/CPM scheduling; experience with Procore or PlanGrid a plus
- Resort, hospitality, or residential/condominium development experience preferred; PMP, CCM, or LEED AP certification a plus
- A self-starter who operates independently, protects the approved budget and schedule, and enforces design intent while building trust across trades, General Managers, and executive leadership
WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL
- Weekly travel among the three Michigan properties and regular site visits, with adherence to PPE and safety protocols
- Occasional evening or weekend work to meet construction schedules
JOB BENEFITS
This position is regular full-time and eligible for:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance programs
- Flexible spending account programs
- Life insurance programs
- Paid time off and paid leave programs
- 401(k) savings plan
- Employee ski pass and dependent ski passes
- Other company perks
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Boyne Resorts is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran) and participates in E-Verify.
