Director - Electrical Engineer

Hines; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Hines is seeking a Director - Electrical Engineer for APAC to lead design, budgeting, and procurement of MEP systems across multiple projects. You will review design submissions, advise on consultant and subcontractor selections, and ensure cost effectiveness while aligning with ESG initiatives.

The role requires extensive preconstruction experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel across APAC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• 10+ years design experience as an MEP professional in large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Support APAC Hines development teams in design, budgeting, consultant and subcontractor selection, and contracts for MEP systems.
• Review submissions from external consultants and architects for consistency and cost effectiveness.
• Advise on RFPs for MEP consultants and subcontractors and participate in negotiations.
• Develop and share a repository of MEP lessons learned with APAC teams.
• Travel ~50% within APAC to support projects.

Skills

Electrical design

MEP coordination

Budgeting

Vendor negotiation

Communication

CAD/Bluebeam

MS Office

Education

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Bluebeam

Job description

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 Director - Electrical Engineer you will primarily be responsible to support APAC Hines development teams in the design, budgeting, consultant selection, subcontractor and contract negotiations and materials purchase for the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, building management and controls systems of their projects. Additionally, this position will contribute to the development of APAC development team resources such as Master MEP specifications, cost summary data and a consultant and equipment manufacturer database. This position works closely with other team members in the design, cost management, schedules and other pertinent aspects related to projects from conception through the completion of the preconstruction phase. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Inform and advise on the design, budgeting, and vendor selection of the engineering mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, building management and controls systems components of all assigned projects.
• Understand, support and advocate implementation of Hines Global Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives and objectives.
• Review design submissions prepared by external engineering consultants and architects to ensure design consistency and cost effectiveness.
• Review and advise on RFP’s for MEP consultants and sub‑contractor selection, and participate in the negotiation of the scope and business terms of the agreements.
• Maintain and develop new contacts with major engineering consultants and contractors.
• Review engineering budgets associated with each project.
• Participate in and advise Hines country teams on consultant and contractor/subcontractor bid meetings.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly share a repository of project experience and “MEP lessons learned” with local development teams.
• Monitor MEP engineering trends and APAC market conditions.
• Assist Hines construction management as a resource during construction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Managing Director of Conceptual Construction APAC.
• Travel approximately 50% of the time to support the success of the Conceptual Construction team projects throughout APAC.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• Be a proactive, strategic, and critical thought leader.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is preferred.
• 10+ years of extensive design experience as an MEP Professional from an engineering consulting company, real estate developer or general contractor involved with large scale projects, preferably in commercial office, multi‑family, logistics and hospitality construction.
• Possess a solid understanding and hands‑on style of all aspects of preconstruction activity.
• Excellent engineering design and problem‑solving skills coupled with creative and conceptual expertise.
• Excellent computer spreadsheet, word processing and relevant professional software application skills.
• Ability to utilize excellent written and oral presentation skills to successfully communicate and provide concise and effective technical advice using language and examples readily understood by non‑technical individuals.
• Must have a style that exudes confidence and respect.
• A person who has the highest ethics and ensures compliance with all applicable laws, codes and Hines standards.
• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in English is required. Proficiency in multiple relevant regional language(s) is an advantage.
• Strong computer skills including all Microsoft office programs as well as CAD software and Bluebeam.

Compensation and Benefits

• The base salary for this position is highly competitive with a bonus opportunity based on the achievement of agreed objectives. Hines provides its diverse workforce a variety of outstanding benefits, programs and services expected of a World Class organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.