Project Assistant Design and Construction
Job Summary
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 Companys esteemed annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Reports Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.
As a Project Assistant within Hines Design & Construction team you will support the commercial and administrative delivery of construction and development projects in Munich. Hines Design & Construction teams work across the lifecycle of our real estate projects partnering closely with development investment asset management and external consultants to deliver high-quality innovative and sustainable this role you will provide project-wide commercial coordination support procurement and commissioning activities maintain accurate budget and invoice information and help strengthen the processes and quality standards that underpin effective project include but are not limited to:
- Provide cross-project commercial and administrative support for construction projects.
- Prepare recommendations for contract awards and support the preparation and administration of appointments and orders.
- Support the continued development of quality standards relating to appointments and commissioning.
- Process and coordinate project invoices.
- Maintain the Alasco project management tool including budgets orders/contracts and invoices.
- Manage guarantees and sureties.
- Support process improvements relating to appointments procurement and invoice processing.
- Collaborate with internal project teams and external stakeholders to support the efficient delivery of projects.
Minimum Requirements include:
- Successfully completed commercial/business-related vocational training or equivalent qualification for example in office administration business administration foreign-language administration or hospitality management.
- Initial professional experience in a comparable project assistant commercial administration construction support or project coordination role.
- Experience supporting construction development or real estate projects would be advantageous.
- Very good knowledge of standard Microsoft Office applications.
- Good written and spoken English; German fluency is expected for the Munich-based role.
- Highly organised with a structured and reliable approach to work.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- High level of commitment and ability to work proactively.
- Strong attention to detail particularly when working with budgets contracts and invoices.
- Experience with Alasco or comparable project management / cost management systems would be advantageous.
At Hines we believe the built world is ultimately about people. As one of the worlds 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 4600 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 Companys annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies for 2024.
We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Hines is a leading global real estate investment manager. We build the world forward by investing, developing and managing the world’s best real estate.