Director – Design and Construction
Share
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
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 Companys esteemed annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies for 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.
Responsibilities
As a Director - Design and Construction with Hines responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Project Management & Oversight
- Lead and coordinate development projects from concept through construction.
- Manage consultants contractors and municipal stakeholders to ensure timely approvals and execution.
- Oversee site servicing grading stormwater management and roadworks.
- Planning & Subdivision Expertise
- Prepare and review engineering submissions for Plans of Subdivision.
- Liaise with municipal staff agencies and utility providers to secure approvals.
- Interpret zoning bylaws official plans and development standards.
- Construction Management
- Support or lead construction activities including site preparation servicing and vertical build.
- Monitor budgets schedules and quality control across multiple projects.
- Coordinate with internal teams (finance legal sales) to align development goals.
- Generalist Development Functions
- Assist in land acquisition due diligence and feasibility analysis.
- Contribute to design development value engineering and cost estimating.
- Engage with external stakeholders including community groups and regulatory bodies.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements include:
- Bachelors degree in engineering (Civil preferred); P. Eng designation preferred.
- 1015 years of progressive experience in civil engineering with a strong foundation in land development and subdivision work in Ontario or demonstrated success as a Civil Engineer or Construction Manager overseeing complex site servicing grading and municipal infrastructure projects.
- Deep working knowledge of municipal processes engineering standards and development approvals in the GTA.
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams consultants and contractors through design approvals and construction phases.
- Strong planning and subdivision expertise including preparation and review of engineering submissions and coordination with municipal and utility stakeholders.
- Excellent communication negotiation and leadership skills.
- Desire and aptitude to grow into a broader development management role with versatility across engineering construction and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience working with developers municipalities and engineering consultants.
- Familiarity with construction practices site logistics and contractor coordination.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and problem-solving mindset.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving project needs.
Closing
At Hines we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living office retail mixed-use logistics and life science projects all designed to enhance value connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients needs.
While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines success is our 5000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people offering comprehensive training competitive compensation robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone including our clients can thrive.
Hines is proud to be named to Fast Companys prestigious annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31 2023.
We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.
No calls or emails from third parties at this time please.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Rhinoceros 3D
- Information Architecture
- Ux
- Usability
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Experience Design
- Grasshopper
- Sketch
- Sign Manufacturing
- Adobe Indesign
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.
