Senior Manager or Director Design & Construction

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 Senior Manager or Director - Construction Management with Hines you will direct business priorities for a Construction Management team including supporting the pursuit of new business overall CM strategy people management and oversight of large complex projects. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

**Job title will be based on experience.**

• Act as the Owners representative to manage all activities associated with the construction of site work base building and/or interior improvement projects while adhering to the project schedule budget lender and/or ownership (partner) requirements.
• Supervise mentor and promote career development for Hines Construction Management teams and support personnel through coaching mentoring and alignment with the Hines Leadership Principles.
• Model and actively promote the Hines Guiding Principles and Our Leadership Principles.
• Actively participate in negotiations of complex construction and legal topics.
• Oversee the preparation of project budgets and capital improvement project projections.
• Interface with Hines Conceptual Construction Group and assist in drawing and specification preparation as well as review pricing and consultant/construction contracts.
• Monitor and review contractors work as it relates to budget schedule and owners program.
• Direct activities of architects/engineers and subconsultants.
• Prepare construction updates for the development group and/or ownership.
• Prepare and monitor cost estimates budget updates change order reports.
• Review working drawings.
• Administer change order procedures and contractor progress payments.
• Maintain and monitor the progress of punch lists.
• Control project documentation and historical data regarding construction.
• Assist Owner and/or tenants in space planning budget preparation material selection cost estimating construction contracts and cost monitoring.
• Encourage a safe working environment and reviews all required OSHA and Workers Compensation safety and accident reports with the General Contractor.

Minimum Requirements include:

• Bachelors degree preferably in construction science engineering or related field.
• Nine or more years general contractor or construction and/or design related experience including five or more years in a management role.
• Track record of managing the delivery of large complex residential multi-family construction projects.

• Advanced technical analytical and contract management expertise.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop Construction Management teams.

• Advanced understanding and successful application of construction terminology and processes.

• Read and interpret construction related manuals research/instructional reports safety rules and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work.

• Read and interpret detailed construction drawings and specifications and communicate findings with team.

• Negotiate and interpret the intent of contract documents and mediate disputes as needed.

• Analyze and interpret various types of data to draw conclusions and solve problems.

• Establish and maintain a cooperative working atmosphere among staff and contractors.

• Perform numerical and financial calculations including calculating surfaces volumes weights and measures.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

• Maintain a calm demeanor in emergencies.

• Outstanding written verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Work indoors approximately 85% of the time and outdoors 15% of the time.

• Use olfactory auditory and visual senses to inspect buildings/constructions sites and detect emergency alarms.

• Ability to climb up and down stairs ride temporary construction hoists access restrictive openings and perform punch lists and emergency procedures.

• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.

• Ability to transfer locations and work overtime as business needs deem appropriate.

• Though occurrences are rare be accessible 24 hours a day in case of an emergency.

• Ability to drive or walk to project sites.

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.

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