Regional Engineering Manager
Position Type:
State:
Texas
City:
Addison
Zip Code:
75001
The Role
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.