Project and Facilities Manager

At Starbucks, every cup tells a story, and every partner plays a role in shaping it. We are more than a coffee company - we are a community dedicated to inspiring and nurturing the human spirit. For over 50 years, we have served premium coffee and handcrafted beverages while creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Joining Starbucks means becoming part of a global brand that values growth, diversity, and making a meaningful impact in every community we serve.
About the Role
In this role, you'll play a critical part in delivering new store builds and renovation projects by leading end-to-end construction activities and costs on the ground. You'll work closely with internal partners, external consultants, contractors, and authorities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to brand standards.
The ideal candidate should have:
Strong hands-on experience in construction project management
Solid technical knowledge of construction systems
Proven capability in stakeholder and contractor management
Demonstrated experience in budget and cost management
Strong documentation, reporting, and governance discipline
We're looking for someone who combines technical depth with a pragmatic, can-do mindset to balance speed, quality, and cost while remaining agile in a fast-changing retail environment.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
1) Project management
Lead and manage new store construction, retrofits projects from inception to completion and ensure timely delivery within scope and budget.
2) Stakeholder communication & team collaboration
Act as the primary point of contact for internal/external stakeholders to finalise store plans and schematics.
Facilitate regular updates and feedback sessions to maintain alignment on project goals.
Position the construction team as the professional resource to all partners for building or renovating stores and resolving any construction issues that affect store operations, construction and profitability.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and cultivate strong relationships.
3) Budget management & Reporting
Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring adherence to financial parameters.
Prepare and present project status reports, highlighting progress and cost to stakeholders.
Provide quantitative reports and projections for the analysis and measurement of each phase of construction.
Handle the site survey report to support the SSP process.
4) Documentation and review
Review, qualify and approve all general contracts, vendors and consultants.
Conduct yearly Store Conditional Assessment (SCA) to establish good store conditions and environment
Manage physical/soft copy filing for document retention and audit.

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