About this role
Overview
When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.
Responsibilities
- The Senior Director with Hines will manage and act as Owner’s representative for all activities associated with consultant selection and contract negotiations, design, preliminary budgeting and scheduling, bid and award and construction contract negotiations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing Conceptual Construction project support by coordinating general preconstruction activities; selecting and negotiating contracts with all consultants; monitoring and reviewing architects/engineers work for budget and schedule and directing activities of architects/engineers, informing development group and/or ownership of preconstruction status; preparing cost estimates, budgets and budget updates, and reviewing design and working drawings; coordinating the bid and award phase with general contractors and subcontractors and negotiating construction contracts; assisting Hines construction management team as a resource during construction; assisting in marketing presentations to third party clients and tenants; acting as a team member with all Hines staff; complying with all Hines policies and procedures; maintaining ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contracts and subcontractors; interfacing with other members of the Hines Conceptual Construction group; assisting in drawing and specification reviews; interfacing with Hines colleagues on new technology initiatives on behalf of the Conceptual Construction Group and the firm more broadly; performing other duties as assigned by the Global Head of Conceptual Construction, Senior Managing Director of Conceptual Construction, or applicable market leads; coordinating preconstruction activity with the Hines development team; maintaining a positive relationship with the owner, lender, city and state authorities and tenants as applicable; ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and codes, and Hines standards; assisting in preparation and monitoring of the project budget plus capital improvement project projections; maintaining ethical, professional and courteous relations with contracts and subcontractors; interfacing with other members of the Hines Conceptual Construction group, assisting in drawing and specification preparation; performing other duties as assigned by the Senior Managing Director of Conceptual Construction.
Qualifications
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Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and 15+ years of industry experience. Experience in commercial office, residential/living, commercial/office, industrial and/or tenant improvement projects preferred. Ability to read and interpret detailed construction drawings and specifications and communicate with the team of professionals; ability to determine time, place and sequence of operations or action based on data analysis; ability to mediate disputes and interpret the intent of contract documents; maintains calm demeanor in tense or difficult situations; ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and handle various concrete variables with limited standardization; ability to calculate surfaces, volumes, weights and measures; ability to read and interpret drawings, manuals, research/instructional reports, safety rules, and methods/procedures; excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent computer spreadsheet and word processing skills; excellent management, presentation, and multi-project management abilities; ability to manage design teams and coordinate with Hines’ development team; ability to present budgets, design alternatives, schedules, etc. to owners with credible backup and recommendations; ability to market Hines services to third party clients and tenants; ability to think creatively to produce innovative approaches during design and contract negotiations; ability to travel extensively.
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Closing
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At Hines, we believe the built world is ultimately about people. As one of the world’s largest privately held real assets firms, we bring nearly seven decades of investment, development, and management experience to work that shapes cities and communities around the world. Our people make that possible. Across 29 countries, more than 4,600 colleagues bring different perspectives and expertise to Hines, with opportunities to take on meaningful responsibility, learn from leaders across the business, and build a career with room to evolve. We support that journey through professional development, competitive rewards, comprehensive benefits, and a culture grounded in trust and high standards. Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.