Hines · 16 hours ago
Director of Capital Projects
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$208K/yr - $286K/yr
10+ years expHines is a leading global real estate investment manager known for innovation and excellence. The Director of Capital Projects will manage a portfolio of infrastructure improvement projects across North America, acting as the Owner’s representative and overseeing a team of Construction Managers.
Property ManagementReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Prepare annual Capital Improvement Plan documentation for all sites within the portfolio
Serve as the primary point of contact for client requests as it related to ongoing, upcoming and unplanned capital project endeavors
Prepare bi-weekly and as-needed construction updates for ownership
Manage and develop Construction Managers as needed
Monitor and review contractors' work as it relates to budget, schedule, and owner’s program
Direct activities of architects/engineers in the development of preconstruction drawings and construction administration activities
With the assistance of Construction Managers, coordinate and facilitate general construction activities
Prepare and monitor cost estimates, budget updates, change order reports as requested by the client
With the assistance of Construction Managers, review working drawings ensuring compliance with Hines and Ownership Standards and Basis of Design
With the assistance of Construction Managers, administer change order procedures and contractor progress payments
With the assistance of Construction Managers, maintain and monitor the progress of punch lists
Assist Owner in space planning, budget preparation, material selection, cost estimating, construction contracts and cost monitoring
Encourage a safe working environment and reviews all required OSHA and Worker's Compensation safety and accident reports with the General Contractor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in construction science, engineering, or related field
Ten or more years' construction and engineering related experience with minimum of two of the years being in a management role. MEP Systems, and Facility Management Experience is a plus
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 85% of the time and outdoors 15% 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
Benefits
Comprehensive training
Competitive compensation
Robust benefits
Generous vacation packages
Company
Hines
Hines is a global real estate investment firm that creates quality projects for its investor partners, clients, and local communities.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$705.2MKey Investors
ING GroupBank OZKCheyne Capital Management
2025-11-06Debt Financing· $110.87M
2025-10-28Debt Financing· $380M
2025-07-30Debt Financing· $129.7M
Leadership Team
Chris Hughes
CEO Capital Markets Group & Co-Head Investment Management
Christopher Rector
Co-Chief Executive Officer, Southwest Region
Recent News
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