Functional Project Manager Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ

Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Home Office
Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 per year
Reports to: VP of Capital Projects
Who We Are
On the Go has elevated the dining and retail experience for travelers by bringing together world-class hospitality, award-winning dining concepts, and forward-thinking technology. With more than 300 unique dining and retail locations across North America's busiest airports, we're fueled by a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences-made possible every day by our incredible Crewmembers. At On the Go, people truly come first. We invest in our teams, and foster growth in an exciting, fast-paced environment where everyone can shine.
How We Do Business
How we work is just as meaningful as what we accomplish. Our Values-Care, Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Teamwork-guide the way we show up for our guests and for each other. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and uplifting workplace where people feel respected, empowered, and encouraged to bring their full selves to work.
Why This Job Is a Big Deal
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of aviation construction projects across OTG's airport portfolio. This role serves as the primary point of accountability for project scope, schedule, budget, and quality from preconstruction through project closeout.
Working closely with airport authorities, design teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders, the Senior Project Manager ensures projects are executed efficiently while maintaining compliance with all aviation, safety, and regulatory requirements.
In This Role, You Will
Project Leadership
Lead cross-functional project teams including architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and internal OTG stakeholders
Serve as OTG's representative in coordination with airport authorities, regulatory agencies, and project partners
Provide strategic oversight of project scope, schedule, budget, and quality throughout the project lifecycle
Lead project start-up and preconstruction activities including budgeting, schedule development, and constructability review
Coordinate design development and ensure alignment with operational and brand requirements
Support value engineering and cost optimization efforts during design and procurement phases
Oversee construction activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
Manage contractor and subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and performance
Track project financials including budgets, change orders, and cost controls
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize schedule or cost impacts
Airport & Stakeholder Coordination
Coordinate with airport authorities, TSA, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with aviation construction requirements
Facilitate communication between OTG leadership, design teams, contractors, and operational stakeholders
Attend construction progress meetings and provide clear project updates to leadership
Oversee project closeout including punch list completion, turnover documentation, and operational handoff
Coordinate with OTG Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance teams to ensure successful project transition
Qualifications/ Criteria
Minimum 10+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects
Experience delivering restaurant, retail, or hospitality environments
Airport or aviation construction experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of construction documents, specifications, and building systems
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor coordination
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling tools (Microsoft Project or similar)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, or LEED
Equal Opportunity Employer
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
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