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James (Jim) Kennedy

Hamilton,NJ

Summary

With a robust background in construction project management at Starbucks Coffee Company, I excel in scope definition and stakeholder communication, overseeing the construction of over 350 stores. My leadership in cost estimating and team development has consistently ensured projects stay within budget and timelines, showcasing my ability to drive significant achievements in fast-paced environments.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Construction Project Manager

Starbuck Coffee Company
New York, NY
10.2019 - 02.2025
  • Lead a construction team of eight, constructing approximately 100 new stores and 250 renovations in the NY Metro area, Long Island, and Northern New Jersey during that time.
  • Oversaw the renovation program, developing scope and budgets with cost-functional teams, such as operators and design teams.
  • Oversaw construction teams' compliance with company procedures and programs.
  • Provided coaching to the team and other functions on best practices for cost savings and timelines.
  • Ensured the team met construction timelines and stayed within budget.
  • Provided financial support and modeling for all construction projects.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring for development of team

Project Manager, Construction

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
10.2010 - 10.2019
  • Managed construction projects, new construction, and renovations. Approximately 75 new stores and 250 renovations.
  • Created budgets based on scope and site conditions.
  • Selected contractors, during the bid process, maintained budget adherence.
  • Developed a timeline schedule with contractors for each project.
  • I visited the construction site to review the quality of work and adherence to the timeline.

Facility Manager

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
06.2004 - 10.2010
  • Provided facility maintenance to stores in various locations, in different markets. Average store group: 100 stores.
  • Maintained budgets for the maintenance of stores.
  • Identified and developed new vendors, and brought existing vendors to expected performance levels.
  • Developed preventive maintenance programs to help reduce emergency calls.
  • Managed an internal tech team of 10 for the maintenance of our brewing and grinding equipment, provided guidance, performance reviews, and development.

Area Operations Manager

Transaction Technology(TTC)
07.1998 - 06.2004
  • Oversaw field service office operations for a foodservice equipment service company, servicing accounts such as 7-Eleven, Wawa, and Sunoco. The area covered included three states: PA, NJ, and Delaware.
  • Managed a team of 21 techs and an inventory specialist, managed the vehicle fleet.
  • Implemented new customer processes for the team.
  • Specificity is responsible for bringing the WAWA account to the company and launching its success.

Owner

Kenneco(KNJ service)
Hamilton, NJ
04.1988 - 06.1997
  • Owned and operated a food service equipment supply and service business, providing construction-related services, along with equipment installation, to restaurants, hospitals, schools, and state and federal governments.
  • I have a workforce of 14 employees.
  • The last four years have focused on service and repair only.

Various

Kessel Equipment
Princeton, NJ
07.1976 - 04.1988
  • I started as a tech/specification writer for a food service equipment supply company.
  • In one year, promoted to purchasing agent and install coordinator.
  • Mentored by the owner of the company on many aspects of business, negotiations, and leading people, while interacting with the legal team and accountants.
  • In 1985, the owner became ill, and after years of his mentoring, I took over the management of the business and its 15 employees with the title of GM, continuing after his death in 1986.
  • In 1988, I purchased the business and took most of the employees to form Kenneco.

Education

High School Diploma -

Neshaminy
Langhorne, PA
06-1976

Skills

  • Project closeout
  • Documentation review
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Permitting compliance
  • Scope definition
  • Value engineering
  • Construction expertise
  • Cost estimating
  • Best building practices
  • Renovations, building, and demolition
  • Building codes and regulations
  • OSHA safety requirements
  • Management
  • Task delegation
  • Contract negotiation
  • Human resources management
  • Schedule coordination

Affiliations

  • Past volunteer Riding High farms, a house riding farm for disable children (5 years)
  • Past volunteer Sunshine foundation
  • Currently Chairman of Architectural design committee of my Home community

Accomplishments

  • Spirit of Starbucks...exceeding expectations
  • Store Development Partner of the Quarter
  • 10 Bravo awards for exceeding goals
  • Numerous Partner Achievement and Recognition Awards

Timeline

Senior Construction Project Manager

Starbuck Coffee Company
10.2019 - 02.2025

Project Manager, Construction

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
10.2010 - 10.2019

Facility Manager

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
06.2004 - 10.2010

Area Operations Manager

Transaction Technology(TTC)
07.1998 - 06.2004

Owner

Kenneco(KNJ service)
04.1988 - 06.1997

Various

Kessel Equipment
07.1976 - 04.1988

High School Diploma -

Neshaminy

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