Regional Engineering Manager

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on engineering professional to provide technical oversight and support for building systems across a portfolio of approximately 25 garden-style apartment communities. This role partners closely with portfolio leadership and on-site maintenance teams to improve system reliability, support capital projects, and drive consistent quality and performance across assets.

This is a highly collaborative, field-facing role that blends engineering expertise with practical problem-solving, capital project execution, and operational support.

What You'll Do

Building Systems & Community Support

• Serve as a technical resource for on-site maintenance teams, providing guidance on equipment, systems, and preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoot complex or recurring building system issues, particularly those with resident impact
• Recommend system improvements, equipment replacements, and vendor solutions

Mechanical & Asset Evaluations

• Conduct or support community mechanical evaluations
• Assess asset condition and identify repair or improvement opportunities
• Recommend efficiency improvements for building systems

Capital Projects (CapEx)

• Plan, manage, and close out capital expenditure projects
• Lead projects involving performance improvements, reliability upgrades, and major system changes
• Support budgeting, scope development, and execution

Redevelopment, Investments & New Construction Support

• Review mechanical systems for redevelopment and new construction projects
• Provide input on equipment selection, standards, and long-term maintainability
• Participate in commissioning, startup, training, and acceptance activities
• Support due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions

Acceptance & Quality

• Assist with commissioning and system acceptance during development and handover
• Support turnover, startup, and maintenance training
• Identify product durability issues and process gaps
• Analyze systemic issues and help implement improvements to standards and practices

Reliability & Performance

• Analyze equipment and processes to improve uptime and reduce total cost of ownership
• Facilitate root cause analysis for systemic failures
• Collect and analyze asset data to drive operational improvements

What We're Looking For

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance required
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification preferred
• Local boiler or mechanical certifications a plus (or ability to obtain)

Experience

• 2-5 years of engineering or technical support experience in real estate, multifamily, or related industries
• Experience with garden-style and/or mid-rise buildings
• Capital project planning and execution experience
• Working knowledge of:
  • HVAC, boilers, pumps, generators, water treatment
  • Fire alarm and life safety systems
  • Energy management systems
  • Building envelope systems (facades, windows, roofing)
  • Indoor air quality and environmental issue mitigation
  • Sub-metering and utility systems

Skills & Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical teams
• Customer-focused, service-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in the field and coaching on-site teams
• Strong accountability and follow-through
• Organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50-75 pounds and perform medium physical work
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Work performed both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Exposure to mechanical equipment, noise, heat, cold, and construction environments
• Color vision sufficient for identifying wiring and system components

Travel

• Up to 25% travel required within the portfolio

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we're committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits - health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization - including destination awards, 'AvalonBay's Very Best' recognition program and others!).
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.