Principal Project Manager, Airport Lounge Special Projects Construction Manager

Capital One

Chicago, IL, USA
Base: $109,900 - $150,500 depending on location; b...
5+ years construction project management experience
Hospitality or retail construction background
Mep retrofit and renovation expertise
This role serves as the steward of an existing portfolio of airport lounges, focusing on complex renovations rather than ground-up new builds

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the steward of an existing portfolio of airport lounges, focusing on complex renovations rather than ground-up new builds.
  • The candidate will own the governance of the Special Projects SOP, acting as a strategic filter between operations and the Design & Construction team.
  • Capital One offers a fast-paced environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging while providing competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the steward of an existing portfolio of airport lounges, focusing on complex renovations rather than ground-up new builds.

Salary

Base: $109,900 - $150,500 depending on location; Bonus/Equity: Performance based incentive compensation available; Benefits: Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years construction project management experience
  • Hospitality or retail construction background
  • MEP retrofit and renovation expertise
  • Stakeholder alignment with leadership teams
  • Data-driven design standard updates

Nice-to-have

  • Airport or aviation industry experience
  • Luxury hospitality environment familiarity
  • Design-Assist or Design-Build delivery methods
  • Proactive problem-solving and consensus building
  • High-end finishes and details knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, MEP Engineering, or Architecture
  • 3+ years managing MEP retrofits or renovations
  • PMP certification preferred
  • US work authorization required (no sponsorship)

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization

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