Assistant Construction Manager

Description

• Control project documentation and historical data regarding construction.
• Exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.
• Coordinate and facilitate general construction activities.
• Read and interpret detailed construction drawings and specifications and communicate findings with team.
• Maintain and monitor the progress of punch lists.
• Analyze and interpret various types of data in order to draw conclusions and solve problems.
• Review working drawings.
• Maintain a calm demeanor in emergencies.
• Encourages a safe working environment and reviews all required OSHA and Worker's Compensation safety and accident reports with the General Contractor.
• Negotiate and interpret the intent of contract documents and mediate disputes as needed.
• Assist Owner and/or tenants in space planning, budget preparation, material selection, cost estimating, construction contracts and cost monitoring.
• Administer change order procedures and contractor progress payments.
• Interact with employees, visitors and contractors with poise and diplomacy.
• Monitor and review contractors' work as it relates to budget, schedule, and owner’s program.
• Compose business letters, expositions, summaries, and reports, using proper format, punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
• Prepare construction updates for the client group and senior Hines management.
• Prepare and monitor cost estimates, budget updates, change order reports.
• Assist in preparation of project budget and capital improvement project projections.
• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses to inspect buildings/constructions sites and detect emergency alarms.
• Perform numerical and financial calculations including calculating surfaces, volumes, weights, and measures.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working atmosphere among staff and contractors.
• Work within governance-intensive approval model, including project management software platforms such as PM Web.
• Direct activities of architects/engineers.

Requirements

• Ability to climb up and down stairs, ride temporary construction hoists, access restrictive openings, and perform punch lists and emergency procedures.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in construction science, engineering, or related field.
• Ability to transfer locations and work overtime as business needs deem appropriate.
• Three years general contractor or construction related experience.
• Speak before an audience with confidence, using appropriate communication skills/style.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
• Demonstrate understanding and successful application of general construction terminology and processes.
• Work indoors approximately 75% of the time and outdoors 25% of the time.
• Read and interpret construction related manuals, research/instructional reports, safety rules, and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Though occurrences are rare, be accessible 24 hours a day in case of an emergency.

Benefits

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.

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.

• Compensation: $91,800 - $144,210

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance