Senior Director- Conceptual Construction Group

Hines•Houston, TX

About The Position

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. The position supports development, redevelopment, tenant improvement and capital projects, providing guidance on electrical systems and coordinating their requirements with project disciplines and property management. It also contributes to consultant and contractor selection, design and cost reviews, procurement, construction support, site assessments, commissioning and turnover. The Senior Director maintains technical resources and industry relationships, and tracks relevant technology, codes, market conditions and Hines sustainability and ESG priorities.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive electrical design, preconstruction, construction or real estate development experience.
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.
Ability to collaborate effectively with development teams, designers, contractors, vendors and property management.
Proactive, strategic and practical problem-solving skills, sound judgment, professionalism and high ethical standards.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the 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 locations as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience considered.
Background with an engineering consultant, developer, general contractor, electrical contractor or design-build firm preferred.
Experience with large commercial office, mixed-use, multifamily, hospitality, logistics or institutional projects preferred.

Responsibilities

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.