director, Construction - North America Licensed Coffeehouses

About the role

The Director of Program Management - Licensed Coffeehouses Construction provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for construction teams across a defined territory. This role ensures new store openings and renovations are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality, safety, and brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing construction team, driving excellence in scope, schedule, and budget management through partnerships with design, real estate, licensees, and operators.
• Lead execution of new store openings and renovation projects across the licensed business, emphasizing efficiency, value engineering, consistent execution, and high-quality outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, remove barriers, and implement scalable construction best practices.
• Proactively assess and mitigate risks throughout the construction lifecycle while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Set clear goals, coach and develop team members, provide actionable feedback, and model leadership behaviors that strengthen organizational consistency.
• Create energy and alignment in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while staying true to Starbucks’ mission and guiding principles.

Requirements

• 8+ years of construction management experience in retail and/or general contracting.
• 10+ years of progressive experience performing construction project management responsibilities.
• 5+ years managing, coaching, and developing teams.
• 5+ years managing construction permits and approvals within the development process.
• 8+ years of planning and budgeting experience.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, or a business-related field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
• Short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and family expansion reimbursement.
• Paid vacation from date of hire (accrued up to a maximum of 120 hours for roles below director and 200 hours for roles at director or above, with higher limits in CA), sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
• Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
• 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.
• Backup care and DACA reimbursement.

Schedule

Onsite four days a week.

The actual base pay offered will be based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.