Manager, Capital Investments – Contracts

RLJ Lodging Trust

Manager of Capital Investments overseeing capital project contracts for a real estate investment trust. Responsible for contract administration, compliance, and financial analysis in Bethesda, MD.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeBethesda • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the contract administration for capital projects, including the review and preparation of contracts, monitoring contract compliance, and the review and processing of invoices.
Oversee contract negotiation, providing assistance to project managers and acting as the liaison with the internal legal department.
Be an e-Builder and Yardi system “Super User,” which includes inputting data, troubleshooting, and maintaining data integrity.
Process management and improvement.
Assist with enterprise capital expenditure budget monitoring and provide in-depth financial analysis.
Lead in training internal and external stakeholders to include 3rd party project managers and property management entities in relation to renovation and maintenance capital expenditure processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficiency in managing corporate and contract compliance.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and other industry-related software systems.
Proficiency with e-Builder and Yardi Voyager Software or other enterprise accounting/project management systems.
Proficiency in developing budgets and financial modeling tools.
Excellent analytical abilities.
Experience leading project teams on complex projects.
Proficiency in enterprise content management strategies.
Good judgment and the business acumen to make well-reasoned decisions with respect to matters arising on a day-to-day basis.
Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and results-driven.
Skilled professional with excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as either a team player or independently, in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing projects to ensure timely deliverables.
Ability to interface with legal, finance, hotel management, and construction and development professionals at all levels.
Bachelor’s Degree required
5+ years of real estate industry experience preferred
4+ years of lodging industry experience a plus
3+ years of contract administration experience in a real estate, construction or procurement environment a must
REIT experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, Roth)
Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Transportation Benefits
Training & Development
Free Food & Snacks
Discounted Health Club Membership
Franchisor Hotel Discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

Contract Compliance ManagementFinancial ModelingData Integrity MaintenanceEnterprise Content Management StrategiesProject Management

Soft Skills

Analytical AbilitiesInterpersonal SkillsSelf-MotivatedGoal-OrientedResults-Driven

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree