Senior Manager - Design & Construction

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 a Senior Manager – Design and Construction with Hines, you will serve as the Owner’s representative and oversee all phases of construction projects, from conceptual planning to final delivery. You will manage large-scale base building projects, complex interior improvements, and capital projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, safety, and ownership requirements. In this leadership role, you will provide strategic guidance, oversee Construction Managers and support staff, and cultivate strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and ownership groups to deliver best-in-class projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and coordinate all construction activities across multiple large or complex projects.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Serve as primary liaison with ownership, investors, lenders, and joint venture partners on project progress, risks, and financial updates.
• Partner with the Conceptual Construction group to review designs, specifications, pricing, and contracts, providing strategic input during pre-construction.
• Oversee and mentor Construction Managers, Assistant Construction Managers, and project support staff, ensuring effective team performance and professional development.
• Direct and evaluate contractor performance with emphasis on schedule adherence, budget control, and alignment with owner’s program requirements.
• Manage architect/engineer performance and ensure design intent is translated effectively into construction execution.
• Negotiate contracts, change orders, and claims while ensuring compliance with contractual terms and financial controls.
• Oversee safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and fostering a culture of zero incidents.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor quality, resolve issues, and validate progress reporting.
• Facilitate the turnover of completed projects, ensuring all punch lists, closeout documentation, and operational handoffs are successfully completed.
• Maintain thorough project documentation and historical data for benchmarking and future project planning.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• Lead and coordinate all construction activities across multiple large or complex projects.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Serve as primary liaison with ownership, investors, lenders, and joint venture partners on project progress, risks, and financial updates.
• Partner with the Conceptual Construction group to review designs, specifications, pricing, and contracts, providing strategic input during pre-construction.
• Oversee and mentor Construction Managers, Assistant Construction Managers, and project support staff, ensuring effective team performance and professional development.
• Direct and evaluate contractor performance with emphasis on schedule adherence, budget control, and alignment with owner’s program requirements.
• Manage architect/engineer performance and ensure design intent is translated effectively into construction execution.
• Negotiate contracts, change orders, and claims while ensuring compliance with contractual terms and financial controls.
• Oversee safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and fostering a culture of zero incidents.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor quality, resolve issues, and validate progress reporting.
• Facilitate the turnover of completed projects, ensuring all punch lists, closeout documentation, and operational handoffs are successfully completed.
• Maintain thorough project documentation and historical data for benchmarking and future project planning.

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.

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