Civil/Horizontal Project Manager at Lone Mountain Land Company – Big Sky, Montana

Lone Mountain Land Company (LMLC) manages the planning, entitlement, building, marketing, and sale of premier real estate communities around Big Sky, Montana. The company supports world-class operations at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club and Moonlight Basin and oversees real estate activities at Spanish Peaks, Moonlight Basin, Big Sky Town Center, and other projects in the Big Sky region.

https://www.lonemountainland.com/

https://www.spanishpeaks.com

Position Summary

The Civil/ Horizontal Project Manager will serve as the primary manager of all civil, horizontal and land-based construction and development in Spanish Peaks Mountain Club. This position may manage other projects in the LMLC portfolio outside of Spanish Peaks. Projects may include roads and utilities, dry utilities, ski access and amenities, forestry, trails and other civil projects. The Civil/Horizontal PM will serve as the coordinator between 3rd party civil engineering, civil contractors and ownership. The project manager will work with company vertical Project managers when civil and vertical construction accompany each other. Other duties will include the procurement and oversite of all environmental permits, site remediation as well as some surveying and minor CAD drawings.

Responsibilities

Horizontal Project Management and Design

• Lead Civil/ Horizontal planning
• Manage Civil engineering contractors
• Manage construction plans, specifications, and bid documents
• Development of construction cost estimates
• Construction inspections
• Coordination with regulatory agencies on all necessary permits (310, 404, Stormwater, etc) and compliance
• Ensure site remediation
• Project budgeting/scheduling/tracking
• Closely work with vertical PM’s on all project crossover

Surveying and Mapping Support

• Procure and manage survey subcontractors
• Support vertical PM’s with project and site survey
• Manage easement exhibits
• Manage all maps and drawings
• Produce maps and drawings

Other Planning Department Tasks

• Land planning
• Business unit planning
• Stream and spring monitoring
• Environmental Stewardship Program
• Manage all civil/ horizontal projects and all tasks required to meet the needs of LMLC staff and organization
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Qualifications & Skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering, CET or equivalent, or minimum 4 years relevant and equivalent experience
• Thorough understanding of the materials and methods used in the construction of infrastructure
• Thorough knowledge of Blue Beam or equivalent and ability to develop/ manage project plan management, workflows, work plans and schedules
• Experience developing and managing critical path schedules
• Experience developing and management safe work zones, safe work habit enforcement and ability to recognize unsafe practices

Physical Capabilities

• Ability and willingness to work in a variety of weather and job conditions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and assist others in lifting heavier amounts
• Ability to perform work that may require bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing
• Ability to traverse terrain with substantial elevation differences

Communication Skills

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to give concise oral and written instructions
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with the public, customers, contractors, and suppliers

Surveying Skills

• Knowledge of surveying equipment such as levels, total stations, and GPS gear sufficient to perform minor surveying tasks

Computer Skills

• Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs
• Familiarity with GIS-based programs
• PDF Software
• CAD experience a plus

Other

• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to solve difficult and unique problems
• Dependability
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to produce high quality work
• Safety minded
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Benefits Offered

• Medical, dental, vision insurance offered
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution
• Employee Life Insurance – paid by Employer
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance options
• Long Term Disability – paid by Employer
• Short Term Disability – paid by Employer
• 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Parental Leave
  
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Free Ski Pass - subject to availability at time of hire

LMLC Operations, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.