Principal Project Manager, Airport Lounge Special Projects Construction Manager

Capital One

Chicago, IL, United States
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
The role serves as the steward of the existing lounge portfolio, focusing on complex renovations rather than ground-up new builds

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the steward of the existing lounge portfolio, focusing on complex renovations rather than ground-up new builds.
  • Candidates 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, dynamic environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging to empower associates to do great work.

Matching Summary

The role serves as the steward of the existing lounge portfolio, 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 eligible; 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
  • Vendor and General Contractor management

Nice-to-have

  • Airport or aviation industry experience preferred
  • Luxury hospitality environment familiarity
  • Design-Assist or Design-Build delivery methods
  • Data-driven design standard updates
  • Proactive problem-solving with multiple solutions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, MEP Engineering, or Architecture
  • At least 5 years experience in operating environments (Hospitality/Retail/Aviation)
  • At least 3 years managing MEP retrofits or renovations
  • US work authorization required; no sponsorship available

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization

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