Construction Senior Specialist ( Hanoi Office )

Wprking location: Hanoi Office - 71 Van Phuc, Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi

Main Purpose:

To ensure the smooth, timely, high-quality, and safe construction and completion of Starbucks' chain of coffee shops, handing them over to the operations team for opening on the approved date.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Site Survey:

• Collaborate with the RE team during the site survey process for new store locations.
• Take photos, create a site survey report, and deliver a kick-off presentation to the design AP according to Starbucks' standard template.

2. Construction Plan Development and Production Ordering:

• Develop and implement a detailed construction plan based on the company's design and update it regularly according to adjustments from the BOD.
• Allocate resources and time for each project phase and concurrent projects of the company.
• Send necessary information to obtain quotes and order items:
  • Local build-in furniture, logo signs, stainless steel items in the BOH
  • Order imported furniture from the company
  • Order equipment from the company's warehouse: umbrellas, cake cabinets, Mastrena coffee machines, etc.

3. Progress and Budget Management:

• Monitor and supervise daily construction progress.
• Ensure projects are completed on time as committed to other departments.
• Control costs within the approved Capex budget, minimizing unnecessary incurred costs.

4. Quality Supervision:

• Inspect the quality of incoming materials according to the design specifications and approved quotes, as well as the work items being constructed on-site.
• Ensure construction standards and technical requirements are met in accordance with the company's regulations and the building management's requirements at the store location.

5. Communication and Reporting:

• Work with stakeholders such as architects, engineers from the main/subcontractors, and technicians from the building management, as well as the Landlord's technical representatives.
• Update progress and report the project status to the direct manager and higher-level leaders when requested.

6. Problem Solving:

• Identify and address issues that arise during construction promptly.
• Propose effective solutions to quickly resolve unexpected situations.

7. Communication with AP Design, OPS, and Internal Teams:

• Discuss and coordinate with the AP design team during the following stages: exchanging drawing details, submitting material samples, and making design adjustments during construction.
• Record feedback from OPS and relevant departments during the construction process.

Essential Skills:

• Time management and multitasking skills.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in construction and design processes, and coffee shop operations are a significant advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions.

Qualifications - Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in interior construction, preferably for coffee or F&B projects.
• English: Intermediate (able to read and understand drawings, and write).