Capital One

Manager, Airport Lounge Construction – New Builds

Capital One
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,100 - $189,200 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale airport lounge construction projects, ensuring compliance with budgets, timelines, and quality standards while effectively communicating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in construction documentation, oversight, and risk management within hospitality and aviation environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Construction Project ManagementBudget Tracking and AdherenceAIA Contract ManagementRisk Identification and MitigationCross-Functional Communication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead execution of large-scale airport lounge construction projects, including ground-up new builds and major expansions
  • Manage innovative hospitality concepts and branded environments through approvals, timelines, and budgets
  • Ensure seamless delivery from concept through completion and structured handover to Operations and Special Projects
  • Serve as primary point of contact among Design & Construction, Operations, Finance, and Guest Experience teams
  • Manage project timelines and CapEx budgets through Construction Documentation and Construction Administration phases
  • Drive projects to Substantial Completion and Certificate of Occupancy
  • Execute formal handover for Day 2 operations and facility maintenance
  • Execute project-level compliance with direct procurement models and AIA Guaranteed Maximum Price contracts
  • Track and review change orders, maintain daily budget adherence, and escalate financial true-ups and closeout documentation
  • Compile project data and metrics for portfolio-wide executive reporting and MBRs
  • Monitor construction management activities, including budget tracking, change management, and quality control
  • Identify, mitigate, and escalate risks and manage complex project impacts
  • Lead site-level delivery within governance frameworks using program-wide construction standards, SOPs, and approval gateways
  • Report directly to the Airport Lounge Construction Program Lead

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, or related field
  • At least 6 years of construction project management experience in hospitality, retail, or aviation environments
  • At least 5 years of experience managing on-site General Contractors, sub-trades, and AIA contracts
  • At least 3 years of experience partnering with architects, designers, contractors, and operators
  • Ability to communicate project progress and milestones clearly to internal teams and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Ability to anticipate problems, present multiple solutions, and drive consensus across teams
  • Understanding of construction means and methods, cost, and milestones
  • Proficiency in construction drawing, documentation, and oversight
  • Approximately 40–50% travel required
  • Must adhere to Capital One's hybrid policy regarding required on-site presence at the designated office location
  • Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support
  • Preferred: 7+ years working with and sourcing architectural materials/finishes and furniture, fixtures, and equipment
  • Preferred: Licensed Architect, NCARB/AIA, or PMP certification
  • Preferred: Experience managing external general contractors, architectural consultants, and field trade teams on active job sites
  • Preferred: Experience in high-visibility locations with challenging infrastructure, permitting, and vertical transportation coordination

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
  • Comprehensive, competitive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
  • Hybrid work arrangement

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Hard Skills
Construction Drawing ProficiencyConstruction DocumentationChange ManagementQuality ControlCost ManagementProject Timeline ManagementGeneral Contractor ManagementHospitality Construction ExperienceArchitectural Material SourcingFacility Maintenance Oversight
Soft Skills
Problem AnticipationConsensus BuildingClear Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed ArchitectNCARBAIAPMP Certification
Industry Keywords
Airport Lounge ConstructionHospitality EnvironmentsRetail ConstructionAviation EnvironmentsCapital Expenditure (CapEx)Substantial CompletionCertificate of OccupancyProcurement ModelsGovernance FrameworksVertical Transportation Coordination