Assistant Construction Manager

Hines•New York, NY

18d

About The Position

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. As an Assistant Construction Manager with Hines, you will act as the Owner's representative to assist in the management and coordination of all activities associated with all facility and property management related projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in construction science, engineering, or related field.
Three years general contractor or construction related experience.
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.
Work indoors approximately 75% of the time and outdoors 25% of the time.
Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses to inspect buildings/constructions sites and detect emergency alarms.
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.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate general construction activities.
Assist in preparation of project budget and capital improvement project projections.
Monitor and review contractors' work as it relates to budget, schedule, and owner’s program.
Direct activities of architects/engineers.
Prepare construction updates for the client group and senior Hines management.
Prepare and monitor cost estimates, budget updates, change order reports.
Review working drawings.
Administer 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 and cost monitoring.
Encourages a safe working environment and reviews all required OSHA and Worker's Compensation safety and accident reports with the General Contractor.