senior project manager, Construction (Nashville, TN)

Starbucks • Nashville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Starbucks is seeking a curious and strategic construction manager with deep expertise in delivering class A offices. This position will be based in their Nashville office and will be responsible for 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) will lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale capital projects, representing Starbucks' interests to ensure projects are strategically aligned, financially disciplined, and executed to the highest standards through external partners (architects, consultants, and general contractors). The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of general contractor experience and can translate that expertise into strong oversight, decision-making, and risk management on the owner's side. This role is for a strategic thinker with general contractor experience whose primary focus is excellence.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits
• 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
• two personal days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
• incentivized emergency savings
• financial well-being tools
• 100%25 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
• access to other educational opportunities
• backup care
• DACA reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior