Are coordinating and negotiating construction contracts and invoices your strength? If so, A&B is seeking a highly organized, hardworking and self-motivated Contract Administrator to provide administrative support for the development of A&B’s commercial real estate portfolio, and the implementation of other capital projects. The successful candidate will help to administer the full life cycle of construction projects in various stages for the Development, Tenant Coordination and Building Improvement departments. The ability to multi-task, while maintaining complex schedules and managing project management administrative support, is essential in this position. The ideal candidate for this job is resourceful, a good problem solver and organized. Assuring a steady completion of workload in a timely manner is key to success in this position. An Associate degree and 3+ years of experience in an administrative role in real estate, construction or related fields is required. The candidate must be comfortable with the entire Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative and team environment, we encourage you to forward on your resume today.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Performs project management related administrative tasks for Development, Tenant Coordination, and Building Improvement Departments.
- Prepares and oversees execution of Design and Construction contracts and associated approval documents, including review of proposals, agreements, COI, W9, and coordinating review by Legal and Risk Management departments
- Reviews and processes construction related invoices and change orders
- Requests, reviews and verifies close-out documentation on each project prior to release of final retention payment
- Prepares and issues requests for proposals (RFP) to contractors for Development, Tenant Improvement, and Capital Projects.
- Coordinates submitted and comparison of bids for Project Manager review
- Responsible for maintenance of all project files and electronic records of project related documents.
- Incorporates the use of project Management software (Honest Buildings) to efficiently process and review all contract documents.
- Prepares and circulates correspondence to Tenants as needed
- Reviews Lease Language for Landlord obligation on TI Improvement projects
- Reviews and processes reimbursement draw requests from Tenant Allowance
- Prepares final invoice upon Project completion and correspond with Tenant on TI Overage charges.
- Responsible for other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of an associate degree and 3+ years of experience in an administrative role in real estate, construction, or related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills – supporting multiple managers with varying responsibilities.
- Computer software: Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Adobe required.
- Has experience with accounting and open to learning job cost accounting.
- Able to read and interpret a contract.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Able to work in a collaborative, team environment.
- Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to facilitate positive relationships with customers, co-workers and management
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to https://alexanderbaldwin.com/about/careers-at-ab/
Ward Village | Corporate | Full time
The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century. At Howard Hughes, we live by our purpose to help people discover new ways of experiencing life - because it’s not just buildings and places that matter, it’s what you do with them that can change the way people live.
We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company in the world and we believe in fostering a culture that is built to last by cultivating curiosity and empowering every employee to find their story in this great organization.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Development Associate to join the Development team in our Honolulu office at Ward Village. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter with excellent quantitative skills, a strong academic record, and a passion for real estate development.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Play a key role in the analysis of existing and future development opportunities.
- Create and update valuation models in excel for retail, residential, and mixed-use projects.
- Perform ad-hoc financial modeling to analyze impact of various scenarios on project returns.
- Review and abstract leases, development agreements, contracts, and LOI’s.
- Assist project developers in preparation of investment memo’s and presentations.
- Provide project management support through design, entitlement, sales, construction, financing and closing phases.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Concentration in business, finance, or real estate preferred.
- 3+ years’ experience in real estate or related field. Recent graduates with an excellent academic record and strong internship experience will be considered.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, including ability to create and update complex financial models.
- Demonstrated commitment to meeting deadlines and performing well under pressure.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate results of analysis to senior team members and structure persuasive arguments to support findings.
- A passion to learn the investment and development business in Honolulu.
Apply online or email Jim.Miller@howardhughes.com
BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:
The Legal Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has one (1) Management vacancy available at either the Associate General Counsel or Senior Associate General Counsel with
experience in construction law and contracts, federal contracts and grants, and worker safety issues (whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying
candidate). (Role: Professional)
JOB FUNCTION:
Provide in-house legal services for the benefit of Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light and monitor work assigned to outside counsel.
Associate General Counsel
FUNDAMENTAL RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Provide legal services to Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light (the Companies), including evaluation of legal issues and assessment of risk, in a wide range of areas, including business and corporate law (with an emphasis on corporate and commercial transactions and corporate liabilities), public utility regulation, labor and employment law, environmental regulation, real property, construction law, securities, finance, compensation and benefits, legislation, litigation, intellectual property, information technology, telecommunications, privacy and data protection law; develop preventative law programs including training to assist operational managers and their staffs in the handling of their work; advise officers, managers and employees regarding new laws, legal trends, cases and policies pertinent to the Companies.
- Provide work direction and/or monitor work performed by outside attorneys to ensure use of the same is efficient and provides high value; assist in monitoring and managing outside counsel costs, including invoice reviews. Direct, provide guidance to and monitor work of Legal Department Legal Assistants.
- Participate as a legal adviser on task forces, committees and special projects. Effectively communicate with senior management on legal issues and risks, including preparing and delivering presentations. Advocate the companies’ positions externally.
- Assist in the development of the companies’ policies, procedures, and strategies. In addition, assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures and systems for provision of legal services and monitoring of potential areas requiring legal review.
- Handle routine matters in court or before governmental administrative agencies.
- As assigned, participate as member of Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and/or Hawaii Electric Light Incident Management Teams (or similar team), or provide support to same as needed.
- Provide such other services as attorney’s abilities, education, and experiences enable attorney to perform.
FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge Requirements:
- Law degree, membership in the Hawaii State Bar Association and license to practice law in Hawaii (license to practice law and in good standing in another state will suffice pending admission to Hawaii bar).
- Thorough knowledge in commercial and business law (particularly contract law).
- General knowledge and familiarity with the legal areas listed in the job requirements and specialized knowledge in one or more of such areas.
Skills Requirements
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, meet deadlines and delivery a high quality work product.
- Ability to make mature, experienced business and legal judgments and apply strategic thinking.
- Ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, logically and succinctly (both verbally and in writing).
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Company’s Core Values (Safety, Aloha, Integrity and Excellence).
- Demonstrates a strong customer (internal and external) orientation and the ability to generate strong internal client satisfaction.
- In depth analytical, organizational and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs.
- Ability to identify, analyze and research legal issues affecting the Companies, and make recommendations to resolve or address the issues. Ability to identify legal options and provide creative solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
- Ability to make quick decisions on multiple topics on routine basis.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of legal experience required.
Senior Associate General Counsel
FUNDAMENTAL RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Provide legal services to Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light (the Companies), including evaluation of complex legal issues and assessment of risk, in a wide range of areas, including business and corporate law (with an emphasis on corporate and commercial contracts and corporate liabilities), public utility regulation, labor and employment law, environmental regulation, real property, construction law, securities, finance, compensation and benefits, legislation, litigation, information technology, intellectual property, telecommunications, privacy and data protection law; develop preventative law programs including training to assist operational managers and their staffs in the handling of their work; advise officers, managers and employees regarding new laws, legal trends, cases and policies pertinent to the Companies.
- Provide work direction and/or monitor work performed by outside attorneys to ensure use of the same is efficient and provides high value; assist in monitoring and managing outside counsel costs, including invoice reviews. Direct, provide guidance to and monitor work of Legal Department Legal Assistants.
- Participate as a legal adviser on task forces, committees and special projects, providing creative problem-solving and strategic direction as appropriate, with minimal oversight from supervisor. Effectively communicate with senior management on complex legal issues and risks, including preparing and delivering presentations. Advocate the companies’ positions externally.
- Assist in the development of the companies’ policies, procedures, and strategies, providing creative problem-solving and strategic direction as appropriate, with minimal oversight from supervisor. In addition, assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures and systems for provision of legal services and monitoring of potential areas requiring legal review.
- Handle routine matters in court or before governmental administrative agencies with minimal oversight from supervisor.
- As assigned, participate as member of Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and/or Hawaii Electric Light Incident Management Teams (or similar team), or provide support to same as needed.
- Provide such other services as attorney’s abilities, education, and experiences enable attorney to perform.
FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge Requirements
- Law degree, membership in the Hawaii State Bar Association and license to practice law in Hawaii (license to practice law and in good standing in another state will suffice pending admission to Hawaii bar).
- Demonstrates broad knowledge of energy law and/or law applicable to one or more specialized practice areas listed in job requirements.
- Thorough knowledge in commercial and business law (particularly contract law).
- General knowledge and familiarity with the other legal areas listed in the job requirements.
Skills Requirements
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, meet deadlines and deliver high quality work product with minimal oversight by supervisor.
- Ability to make mature, experienced business and legal judgments and apply strategic thinking.
- Ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, logically and succinctly (both verbally and in writing) for a variety of audiences in appropriate language (business and/or technical).
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Company’s Core Values (Safety, Aloha, Integrity and Excellence).
- Demonstrates a strong customer (internal and external) orientation and the ability to generate strong internal client satisfaction.
- Competency in key areas of management and leadership expertise including: superior interpersonal skills, effective relationship and conflict management skills, communication skills, and ability to guide and motivate others in the organization.
- Ability to prioritize and oversee multiple projects and remain flexible in a demanding and dynamic work environment.
- Ability to maintain direction and focus and display objectivity and a positive attitude even when placed under stressful conditions.
- Ability to be a team player, work collaboratively, and delegating work and responsibilities as appropriate.
- Ability to mentor and train others.
- In depth analytical, organizational and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs.
- Ability to identify, analyze and research legal issues affecting the Companies, and make recommendations to resolve or address the issues. Ability to identify legal options and provide creative solutions.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of legal experience required, with a minimum of three years of concentration in one or more of the specialized practice areas listed in the job requirements.
Role: Professional
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Lunch: 30 Minutes
Location: American Savings Bank Tower – Oahu
Interested candidates my apply online at https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/careers
Interested individuals who are employees of affiliate companies should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.
Should there be no candidates with this experience, the company may consider applicants without such experience who meet the knowledge/skill requirements.
If such a candidate is hired, he or she will initially be placed on a development plan commensurate with his/her education and experience level.
Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
- Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
- Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
- Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
- Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
- Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.
EEO Statement
Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We actively seek diversity among our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity/expression), ancestry/national origin, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws. We further encourage individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.
Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.