VP of Capital Projects

OTG•New York, NY

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Join OTG as the Senior Vice President of Capital Projects now and drive a new type of hospitality. Explore career opportunities in a unique hospitality environment with some of the industry's best compensation and benefits, including PTO, Healthcare, and a competitive 401k match. OTG has revolutionized the hospitality industry by pushing the boundaries of excellence. With more than 300 in-terminal dining and retail locations across 11 airports, OTG, and its 4,500+ Crewmembers, serve millions of travelers each year. By joining our team, you’ll discover endless opportunities to explore, learn and realize your greatest potential in some of the most exciting hospitality environments around. Our people drive our experiences, so we offer our crewmembers some of the best compensation and benefits in the industry. We transform airport experiences. You drive it.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Exceptional project management skills with proficiency in tools like Procore, Primavera, or MS Project to oversee complex airport concession projects.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder and team engagement at an executive level.
Strong financial acumen for managing multimillion-dollar project budgets and cost tracking.
Proven leadership and team-building skills to manage a dedicated team and foster a high-performing team with strong retention.
Advanced negotiation and relationship management abilities with internal teams, airport authorities, and external partners.
Deep familiarity with U.S. and Canadian construction markets, regulations (TSA, FAA, local codes), and construction contractor networks.
Expertise in sustainable construction practices and modern delivery methods to enhance project efficiency and environmental impact.
10+ years of construction or project management experience, including at least 5 years managing projects in highly regulated environments (preferably airports, hospitality, or retail).
Experience working for an owner in capital projects delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
Must be located or willing to relocate to the New York Metro Area.
Willingness to travel up to 40% throughout the U.S. and Canada for project oversight and stakeholder meetings.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree, PMP, or LEED AP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead capital project portfolios totaling $50M–$100M+, ensuring delivery excellence across multiple airport terminals.
Drive all aspects of budgeting, delivery method strategy, contractor selection, and construction scheduling.
Oversee centralized program controls, reporting, and risk management using tools such as Procore and Oracle.
Direct teams of on-site project managers, ensuring consistency, quality, and operational coordination.
Serve as the executive liaison with airport authorities, airline partners, city/state agencies, and OTG’s senior leadership.
Guide the integration of design, facilities, logistics, and tenant phasing to maintain passenger operations.
Monitor construction performance, implement continuous improvement metrics, and ensure code/regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders in finance, legal, operations, IT, and design to align all capital initiatives with OTG’s business strategy.
Work in tandem with the Vice President of Design to align project delivery with design objectives, milestones, and brand standards from concept through closeout.