Resort Operations Manager Jobs in Montana (NOW HIRING)

Reporting to the VP of Development & Construction, the Construction Project Manager is responsible for project management and oversight of assigned projects at Big Sky Resort, from concept through the warranty period. Assigned work covers a wide variety of project types, sizes, and scales — from small building modifications and infrastructure repairs through major new facilities and large-scale resort improvements. The role delivers improvements that add to the resort experience and advance the resort's strategic goals, and it preserves and restores the resort's existing asset base with an emphasis on operational continuity and minimal disruption to resort operations.

Project Planning and Preconstruction

• Identify and evaluate deferred maintenance needs and improvement opportunities across resort infrastructure; develop project candidates for annual capital planning
• Evaluate project feasibility and develop preliminary budgets and schedule analysis for leadership consideration and approval
• Develop and manage approved project budgets; provide regular monitoring, updates, and reporting to the VP
• Coordinate with resort department end-users (Mountain Operations, Lodging, F&B, Retail, HR, Real Estate, etc.) to define project programming, ensure alignment with operational needs, and minimize disruption to resort operations
• Manage the solicitation and selection process for Contractors, Architects, and consultants, including preparation of bid packages and scope documents, bid leveling, and a written recommendation of award to the VP
• Manage the negotiation of construction and design agreements on assigned projects: develop and recommend the resort's position on contract terms, incorporate direction from internal stakeholders (development, legal, finance, risk management), and carry the agreed position through to a resolved agreement
• Provide Return on Investment (ROI) analysis as required by leadership
• Manage permitting and entitlement for assigned projects

Self-Performed and Resort-Directed Construction

• Serve as the general contractor for projects contracted directly by the resort or self-performed by in-house craftsmen/craftwomen.
• Provide direct construction supervision on resort-directed work, including estimating, buyout, subcontractor solicitation and coordination, scheduling, material procurement, and quality control
• Hold subcontractors to scope, schedule, and quality without a general contractor acting as intermediary
• Manage jobsite safety, access, staging, and day-to-day coordination with resort operations on self-performed work
• Prepare, issue, and negotiate subcontracts and purchase orders on resort-directed work

Construction Administration

• Construction oversight and quality control to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents
• Day-to-day Architectural and Contractor contract administration for assigned project(s)
• Monitor and evaluate construction costs, pay applications and change orders
• Evaluate change order and claim entitlement against the contract
• Coordinate Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment purchases and installation for projects
• Provide construction cost and schedule recommendations to end-user groups
• Develop and monitor assigned project schedules to ensure completion goals are met
• Manage project punchlist (establish, track, monitor, sign off)
• Construction Document management
• Provide monthly project reporting on all assigned projects

Project Closeout and Warranty

• Lead project closeout procedures including Owner training, collection of as-built drawings, and warranty documentation
• Manage warranty repairs through the warranty period
• Lead post-mortem analysis meetings to track successes and identify areas for improvement
• Contribute to ongoing best-practices strategies, tools, and processes for department excellence
• Maintain and expand a library of project information including plans, costs, contractor performance, and outcomes to support future project planning

Working Conditions and Location

• This position is based at Big Sky Resort and requires regular on-site presence at the resort and on active jobsites, including jobsite supervision, contractor and consultant meetings, and coverage of assigned projects during construction.
• Work occurs year-round in an operating resort environment, including outdoor conditions, winter access constraints, and periodic work outside standard business hours to accommodate resort operations
• Occasional evening, weekend, and shoulder-season schedule demands during active construction

• 7+ years of on-site construction management experience, preferably in resort, hospitality, commercial, or mixed-use development settings
• Demonstrated experience acting as general contractor or superintendent on self-performed or owner-directed work, including estimating, buyout, and subcontractor management
• Strong project management skills: planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects of varying size across a complex, operating environment
• Technical knowledge of building systems, infrastructure, architectural plans, construction processes, and applicable regulations
• Strong cost estimating and budget management ability; able to assemble the cost and schedule inputs that support return-on-investment and feasibility analysis
• Understanding of how construction activity affects resort operations and the guest experience, and the ability to plan and sequence work around both
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with diverse internal stakeholders, contractors, and design teams
• Working knowledge of construction contracts and standard industry forms (AIA, ConsensusDocs, or similar), with the ability to read, analyze, and negotiate terms independently
• Negotiation skills; ability to reach agreement with contractors and consultants and to resolve disputes during performance
• Problem-solving ability; skilled at identifying and resolving field-level and administrative issues that arise during design and construction
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred

Scope of Duties

This description reflects the general nature and scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. The Development & Construction department is small and generalist by design; members of the department are expected to take on related work as project needs, project volume, and the annual capital cycle require. Assignments and priorities are set by the VP of Development & Construction and will change over time.

Be a part of ourfull-timeyear roundteam and enjoy these great benefits! 

• Full Health Plan with Company HSA Match
• 401(k) eligable
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Cell Phone Service Allowance
• Free Ski Pass for you, your spouse and dependents 
• FREE Golf Passfor you, your spouse and dependents 
• Free Bike Haul/Scenic Lift Pass for you, your spouse and dependents 
• FREE Basecamp activities including zip line courses and discounted passes for spouse and dependents 
• Steep Lodging discountsfor accommodation for friends and family (blackout dates apply) 
• 25% off Food discount at all outletswith charging privileges 
• 20%-30% off Retail discount at all outletswith charging privileges, gear and sponsor discounts 
• Eligibility for affordable employee housing,a short walk or free bus ride away from work 

• 7+ years of on-site construction management experience, preferably in resort, hospitality, commercial, or mixed-use development settings
• Demonstrated experience acting as general contractor or superintendent on self-performed or owner-directed work, including estimating, buyout, and subcontractor management
• Strong project management skills: planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects of varying size across a complex, operating environment
• Technical knowledge of building systems, infrastructure, architectural plans, construction processes, and applicable regulations
• Strong cost estimating and budget management ability; able to assemble the cost and schedule inputs that support return-on-investment and feasibility analysis
• Understanding of how construction activity affects resort operations and the guest experience, and the ability to plan and sequence work around both
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with diverse internal stakeholders, contractors, and design teams
• Working knowledge of construction contracts and standard industry forms (AIA, ConsensusDocs, or similar), with the ability to read, analyze, and negotiate terms independently
• Negotiation skills; ability to reach agreement with contractors and consultants and to resolve disputes during performance
• Problem-solving ability; skilled at identifying and resolving field-level and administrative issues that arise during design and construction
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred

Scope of Duties

This description reflects the general nature and scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. The Development & Construction department is small and generalist by design; members of the department are expected to take on related work as project needs, project volume, and the annual capital cycle require. Assignments and priorities are set by the VP of Development & Construction and will change over time.

Be a part of ourfull-timeyear roundteam and enjoy these great benefits! 

• Full Health Plan with Company HSA Match
• 401(k) eligable
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Cell Phone Service Allowance
• Free Ski Pass for you, your spouse and dependents 
• FREE Golf Passfor you, your spouse and dependents 
• Free Bike Haul/Scenic Lift Pass for you, your spouse and dependents 
• FREE Basecamp activities including zip line courses and discounted passes for spouse and dependents 
• Steep Lodging discountsfor accommodation for friends and family (blackout dates apply) 
• 25% off Food discount at all outletswith charging privileges 
• 20%-30% off Retail discount at all outletswith charging privileges, gear and sponsor discounts 
• Eligibility for affordable employee housing,a short walk or free bus ride away from work