senior project manager, Construction (Nashville, TN)

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From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

At Starbucks, we believe in creating inspiring spaces that foster collaboration, innovation, and productivity. We're looking for a curious and strategic construction manager with deep expertise in delivering class A offices. This position will sit in our Nashville office and will play a pivotal role overseeing and executing a variety of construction projects, including the buildout of new offices, tenant improvements (TIs) within existing offices and complex repair and maintenance (R&M) capital projects.

The senior project manager (SPM) leads the end-to-end delivery of large-scale capital projects. This role represents the Starbucks interests, ensuring projects are strategically aligned, financially disciplined, and executed to the highest standards through external partners (architects, consultants, and general contractors). The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of general contractor experience and translates that expertise into strong oversight, decision-making, and risk management on the owner side.

If you're a strategic thinker with general contractor experience whose constant north star is excellence, this is the role for you.

As a senior project manager, you will be responsible for…

Project Leadership & Governance

• Lead delivery of capital projects from business case through design, construction, and closeout
• Act as the owner's representative, ensuring alignment to business objectives, brand standards, and operational needs
• Establish project governance, decision frameworks, and reporting cadence

External Team Management

• Oversee and manage general contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants
• Drive accountability across partners for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety
• Ensure clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations

Preconstruction Strategy

• Partner with design teams and GCs to validate budgets, schedules, and constructability
• Lead Target Value Design

Financial Oversight

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and capital approvals
• Ensure cost transparency, market competitiveness, and value for spend
• Review and approve change orders, invoices, and financial reporting from partners

Schedule & Delivery Management

• Establish master project schedules and key milestones
• Monitor progress and proactively address risks to schedule and delivery
• Implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure all construction work meets Starbucks standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure readiness for turnover, occupancy, and operations

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify and mitigate project risks (financial, schedule, operational, reputational)
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards, permitting, and regulatory requirements
• Manage contracts, claims, and issue resolution from an owner's perspective

Stakeholder Alignment

• Partner with internal stakeholders (Real Estate, Workplace Strategy, Design, Sourcing, Finance) to align project goals and deliver exceptional results.
• Drive clear, concise communication and decision-making
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of design and construction principles, practices and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex project documents, including agreements, contracts, leases, work letters, drawings and specifications.
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience managing TI projects for a top-tier General Contractor
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role, including managing large-scale corporate buildings and leading teams across various functions.
• 7+ years application of industry-based construction project management methodologies and tools
• 7+ years of experience managing medium-to-large construction projects
• 10+ years general business experience in large, matrixed organizations

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

• If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

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