Director - Capital Projects

Hines; New York (NY); On-site; USD 208,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Hines is seeking a Director of Capital Projects to lead a portfolio of infrastructure improvements across North America. You will serve as the Owner’s representative, coordinate with Construction Managers, and ensure projects meet schedules, budgets, and ownership standards.

You'll supervise a team of Construction Managers and collaborate with architects/engineers to deliver preconstruction drawings and construction administration while maintaining safety and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction science, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of construction/engineering experience, with 2+ years in management.
• Familiarity with PM Web or similar governance tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual Capital Improvement Plan documentation for all sites within the portfolio.
• Serve as primary point of contact for client requests related to capital projects.
• Prepare bi-weekly and as-needed construction updates for ownership.
• Manage and develop Construction Managers as needed.
• Monitor and review contractors' work for budget, schedule, and owner’s program.
• Direct activities of architects/engineers in development of drawings and administration.
• Coordinate and facilitate general construction activities with Construction Managers.
• Prepare and monitor cost estimates, budget updates, change orders.
• Review working drawings for compliance with standards and design basis.
• Administer change order procedures and progress payments.
• Maintain progress of punch lists.
• Assist Owner in space planning, budgets, materials, and contracts.
• Promote a safe working environment and review OSHA reports.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction science, engineering, or related field

Tools

PM Web

Microsoft Office

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

As the Director of Capital Projects with Hines, you will act as the Owner’s representative, managing a portfolio of infrastructure improvement projects across the North American region, while adhering to the project schedule, budget, and ownership requirements. You will manage a team of Construction Managers and Assistant Construction Managers and coordinate with Hines support personnel.

• Prepare annual Capital Improvement Plan documentation for all sites within the portfolio.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client requests as it related to ongoing, upcoming and unplanned capital project endeavors.
• Prepare bi-weekly and as-needed construction updates for ownership.
• Manage and develop Construction Managers as needed.
• Monitor and review contractors' work as it relates to budget, schedule, and owner’s program.
• Direct activities of architects/engineers in the development of preconstruction drawings and construction administration activities.
• With the assistance of Construction Managers, coordinate and facilitate general construction activities.
• Prepare and monitor cost estimates, budget updates, change order reports as requested by the client.
• With the assistance of Construction Managers, review working drawings ensuring compliance with Hines and Ownership Standards and Basis of Design.
• With the assistance of Construction Managers, administer change order procedures and contractor progress payments.
• With the assistance of Construction Managers, maintain and monitor the progress of punch lists.
• Assist Owner 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 Worker's Compensation safety and accident reports with the General Contractor.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in construction science, engineering, or related field.
• Ten or more years’ construction and engineering related experience with minimum of two of the years being in a management role. MEP Systems, and Facility Management Experience is a plus.
• Work within governance-intensive approval model, including project management software platforms such as PM Web.
• Demonstrate understanding and successful application of general 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 in order to draw conclusions and solve problems.
• Interact with employees, visitors and contractors with poise and diplomacy.
• Maintain a calm demeanor in emergencies.
• Compose business letters, expositions, summaries, and reports, using proper format, punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
• Speak before an audience with confidence, using appropriate communication skills/style.
• Demonstrate strong initiative.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working atmosphere among staff and contractors.
• Exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.
• Perform numerical and financial calculations including calculating surfaces, volumes, weights, and measures.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Compensation: $207,900 - $260,000

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 5,000 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 Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s 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.