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 provides electrical technical guidance across development, redevelopment, tenant improvement, and capital projects. It supports consultant and subcontractor selection and procurement, reviews design documents and equipment submittals, advises construction teams, and participates in site reviews, testing, commissioning, and turnover. The Senior Director also maintains technical standards and project knowledge resources while tracking electrical technology, codes, market conditions, and Hines sustainability and ESG priorities. Periodic visits to consultants, contractors, and project sites are required, as is travel to assigned project and meeting locations. Hines describes its culture as grounded in trust and high standards and offers professional development, competitive rewards, and comprehensive benefits.

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.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and relevant engineering/design applications.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
Proactive, strategic, and practical problem-solving approach, with sound judgment, professionalism, and high ethical standards.
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; equivalent relevant education and experience will be considered.
Background with an engineering consultant, developer, general contractor, electrical contractor, or design-build firm.
Experience with large commercial office, mixed-use, multifamily, hospitality, logistics, or institutional projects.

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 and 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.