Capital One
Principal Project Manager, Design Manager (Airport Lounge)
$110K–$150K
McLean, VA +2 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Location
- McLean, VA
New York, NY
Chicago, IL - Experience
- 5+ years in hospitality interior design or architecture; 5+ years with the listed design tools; 3+ years in vendor or relationship management and sourcing specified project materials.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
- Visa sponsorship
- Will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support.
About the job
Leads design management and delivery of new and renovated airport lounges, coordinating stakeholders and design partners from feasibility through opening while managing timelines, budgets, and customer experience alignment.
What you'll do
- Manage lounge business development and design opportunities, including initial design, outside firms, and the RFP process.
- Lead project design and delivery from feasibility and site assessment through permitting, construction administration, and opening; manage timelines, budgets, risks, and documentation.
- Coordinate stakeholders, communicate project status, and influence delivery outcomes across multiple concurrent projects.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
- At least 5 years of hospitality-industry interior design or architecture experience.
- At least 5 years of experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, and Illustrator.
- At least 3 years of vendor or relationship management experience, and at least 3 years sourcing architectural materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design; NCIDQ or AIA certification.
- 3+ years managing all phases of interior design from concept through construction administration.
Pay
$109,900 - $125,400 USD (base salary); $120,800 - $137,900 USD (base salary); $131,800 - $150,500 USD (base salary)
Tools
AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, Illustrator
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