Overview

When you join Hines, you will work alongside innovative leaders who set the standards responsible for our reputation as an industry leader today, and you’ll be a part of shaping our future in the years to come.

Responsibilities

As a MEP - Construction Manager / Senior Construction Manager at Hines, you will act as the Owner’s representative and manage all MEP-related activities associated with the construction of a single or multiple base building(s) and/or interior improvements plus miscellaneous capital projects while adhering to the project schedule, budget, lender and/or ownership (partner) requirements. Will interface with the Project Manager who is tasked with the overall management of a project. Manage Assistant Construction Manager(s) and Hines support personnel as assigned. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the project’s lead Construction Manager and the project(s) as a whole for MEP-related items.
• Participate in developmental activities.
• All items listed below pertain particularly to a focus on the design, construction, and operations of MEP-related items. MEP-related items include particular emphasis on disciplines such as Fire Suppression, Mechanical / HVAC Systems, Plumbing, Electrical, Lighting, Low-Voltage (Audio/Visual, Information / Technology, Electronic Safety and Security), Building.
• Management System / Mechanical Controls, Commissioning, and Vertical Conveying Systems.
• Managing the design and construction implementation of LEED, WELL, WiredScore and SmartScore goals.
• Manage the design and construction for Hines embodied and operational carbon objectives.
• Coordinate and facilitate general construction activities.
• Assist in preparation of project budget 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.
• Provide management of building equipment testing, startup, final Commissioning, and acceptance turnover.
• Interface with the Operations / Building Engineering group to ensure a smooth transition from construction into operations and to work with Operations / Building Engineering to address major MEP system related issues on existing buildings.
• Negotiating, coordinating, and directing the work of Owner-direct MEP-related subcontractors / vendors.
• Develop emergency management response protocol for existing assets in conjunction with Operations/Engineering.
• Manage and develop Assistant Construction Managers as needed.
• Monitor and review contractors' work as it relates to budget, schedule and owner’s program.
• Ability to review and understand contractors’ critical path schedules as related to MEP-related activities and their effort on the overall schedule.
• Direct activities of architects/engineers.
• Interface / management related to jurisdictional authorities, testing agencies, and permitting / inspections.
• Prepare construction updates for the development group and/or ownership.
• Prepare and monitor cost estimates, budget updates, change order reports.
• Review working drawings and ensure the various disciplines are properly coordinated.
• Administer and/or support 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, cost monitoring and organize into related spreadsheets as required.
• Develop a strong understanding of the Hines Specifications and Operating Guidelines and implement them into the daily work inspection monitoring process.
• 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:

• Bachelors degree, preferably in construction science, engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• Five years in a MEP-focused role for a general contractor, designer construction-administration role, or MEP-focused construction related experience - with two of the years being in a management role.

• LEED NC certification or other helpful but not required.

• Professional Engineering License is helpful but not required.

• 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.
• Regular travel may be required across the Hines West Region to visit projects under construction, as necessary.

• 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.

Hines is a privately owned global real estate investment firm founded in 1957 with a presence in 285 cities in 28 countries. Hines oversees investment assets under management totaling approximately $90.3 billion¹. In addition, Hines provides third-party property-level services to 373 properties totaling 114.2 million square feet. Historically, Hines has developed, redeveloped or acquired approximately 1,530 properties, totaling over 511 million square feet. The firm currently has more than 198 developments underway around the world. With extensive experience in investments across the risk spectrum and all property types, and a foundational commitment to ESG, Hines is one of the largest and most-respected real estate organizations in the world. Visit www.hines.com for more information. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization as well as RIA AUM as of December 31, 2021.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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• Salary is to be discussed during the interview process and the estimated salary shown is inaccurate. The salary offered is determined based on experience.

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