Senior Director- Conceptual Construction Group in Houston, Texas at Hines

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 Senior Director serves as an Owner’s representative and technical resource to Hines development and construction teams, supporting electrical system planning, design, budgeting, procurement, construction and commissioning. The role coordinates consultants, contractors and project stakeholders to deliver reliable, cost-effective, code-compliant systems consistent with project quality, schedule and ownership objectives. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the electrical technical specialist and Owner’s representative for development, redevelopment, tenant improvement and capital projects.

• Advise on normal and emergency power distribution, lighting and controls, grounding, lightning protection, fire alarm, life-safety and related building systems.

• Support electrical consultant selection, RFPs, scopes of work, proposals and agreements; establish design criteria and performance requirements.

• Review electrical drawings, specifications and calculations for completeness, code compliance, coordination, constructability, cost and quality.

• Coordinate electrical requirements with architects, structural and MEP disciplines, controls teams and Hines Property Management.

• Review electrical budgets, conceptual estimates, value-engineering options and life-cycle cost considerations.

• Participate in consultant and subcontractor bids, scope reviews, negotiations, equipment selection and procurement.

• Review electrical equipment submittals; advise construction teams on field issues, substitutions and design clarifications.

• Visit project sites to assess installation quality, progress and compliance; assist with startup, testing, commissioning and turnover.

• Maintain relationships with engineering consultants, contractors, utilities, suppliers and equipment manufacturers.

• Track electrical technology, codes, market conditions and Hines sustainability/ESG priorities; share relevant guidance.

• Maintain master electrical specifications, design criteria, cost histories, vendor information and lessons learned.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Conceptual Construction Group and Hines project teams.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience considered.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical design, preconstruction, construction or real estate development.
• Background with an engineering conultant, developer, general contractor, electrical contractor or design-build firm preferred.
• Experience with large commercial office, mixed-use, multifamily, hospitality, logistics or institutional projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution, lighting, life-safety systems and applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to evaluate electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, submittals and system alternatives for cost, reliability and constructability.
• Effective collaboration with development teams, designers, contractors, vendors and property management.
• Proactive, strategic and practical problem-solver with sound judgement, professionalis and high ethical standards.
• Clear written and verbal communications; ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam and relevant engineering/design applications.
• Periodic visits to consultants, contractors and project sites for design, procurement and construction reviews.
• Travel to assigned project and meeting location as required.

Closing

At Hines, we believe the built world is ultimately about people. As one of the world’s largest privately held real assets firms, we bring nearly seven decades of investment, development, and management experience to work that shapes cities and communities around the world.

Our people make that possible. Across 29 countries, more than 4,600 colleagues bring different perspectives and expertise to Hines, with opportunities to take on meaningful responsibility, learn from leaders across the business, and build a career with room to evolve. We support that journey through professional development, competitive rewards, comprehensive benefits, and a culture grounded in trust and high standards.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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Closing

Hines is a global real estate investment, development and property manager. The firm was founded by Gerald D. Hines in 1957 and now operates in 28 countries. We manage a $92.3B¹ portfolio of high-performing assets across residential, logistics, retail, office and mixed-use strategies. Our local teams serve 634 properties totaling over 225 million square feet globally. We are committed to a net zero carbon target by 2040 without buying offsets. To learn more about Hines, visit www.hines.com and follow @Hines on social media. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization as well as RIA AUM as of June 30, 2022.

Visit www.hines.com for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

No calls or emails from third parties at this time please.

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