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The Senior Director of Strategic Mountain Planning is responsible for leading long-range, multi-disciplinary planning efforts to optimize the use, development, and sustainability of mountain resort assets. This role develops and oversees strategic plans related to terrain expansion, lift infrastructure, skier circulation, capacity management, and guest experience. Working cross-functionally with operations, finance, environmental, and capital development teams, the Senior Director ensures that all mountain planning aligns with company goals, regulatory frameworks, and community priorities. The role requires a deep understanding of ski area operations, land use permitting, and capital project planning.
Job Responsibility:
Direct the overall strategic planning, development and updating of resort master development plans to enhance the guest experience
Develop, maintain, and guide project permitting jurisdictions, timelines, budget proposals and risk profile for resorts locations around the globe
Develop strategic plans for resort infrastructure upgrades in alignment with resort MDP
Develop and track complex project approvals with a high level of process controls – including but not limited to contract compliance, change order processes, construction implementation plans, safety and environmental compliance
Oversee studies that help analyses resort growth and needs
Coordinate evaluations, studies and present information regarding development projects
Assess parking, traffic and transportation needs to help develop solutions for improving the departure and arrival guest experience
Lead a team of professionals through all phases of project development, planning and permitting
Lead feasibility studies, physical assessments, and market assessments for strategic resort planning and project prioritization
Prepare executive level presentations and reports illustrating background, conclusions, recommendations, and risks/benefits
Demonstrate proactive resolutions through root cause analysis, solution development, evaluation of options and alternatives and recommendation of the best course of action for projects, processes and overall program operations
Ability to direct the development of planning proposals, site assessments for efficiencies, utilization metrics and supply & demand studies
Collaborate with resorts, mountain leadership, project implementation team and operational insights leadership for alignment and day to day operations. Recommends adjustments to processes to maintain alignment
Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance across the globe through regional leaders
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in planning, construction management, engineering or related field
10+ Years of ski resort planning
Experience with development on USFS lands
Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in a complex, multi-functional business environment supporting a variety of initiatives
Ability to manage large programs and processes in an expedited manner utilizing technology and corporate reporting tools
Excellent leadership and motivational skills, team building and coaching
Review and guide engineering, specs, and scope of projects
Nice to have:
Strong organization, administrative & communication skills
Ability to lead a large multi-faceted organization
A passion for the outdoor industry
Certification through the American Institute of Certified planners
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
What we offer:
Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent training and professional development
Health Insurance
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
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