OverviewPOSITION 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.
ResponsibilitiesWHAT 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)
QualificationsWHAT 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
- Paid time off and paid leave programs
- Employee ski pass and dependent ski passes
