AvalonBay Communities · 10 hours ago
Project Engineer
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAvalonBay Communities, Inc. is an equity REIT focused on developing and managing distinctive apartment homes. The Project Engineer supports the planning, execution, and closeout of capital projects by coordinating engineering, construction, and administrative activities across multiple workstreams and trade partners.
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Responsibilities
Establishes and maintains procedures for the submittal, review, coordination, approval, and distribution of shop drawings, samples, product data, and technical documentation related to capital improvement projects
Manages all project engineering documentation, including bid packages, contracts, drawings, specifications, change documentation, clarifications, and as-built records for capital projects
Coordinates with consultants, contractors, and vendors to expedite pricing, estimates, and proposals related to scope changes, capital upgrades, and unforeseen conditions
Prepares subcontractor and vendor change orders for review and approval by the Project Manager
Collaborates with the Project Manager, Construction Manager/Superintendent, and Project Accountant to support capital project requisitions and ensure accurate tracking through payment
Prepares project closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, and turnover packages for building systems and assets
Initiates, tracks, and reconciles job-site and project-related purchases in alignment with approved capital budgets
Maintains logs for rental equipment and temporary installations to ensure proper billing and timely removal from project sites
Ensures compliance with required permits, inspections, and regulatory approvals associated with capital construction and renovation work
Compiles and manages punch lists for capital projects and coordinates corrective actions with contractors and vendors
Tracks and distributes RFIs, ASIs, sketches, and related documentation to ensure alignment across all project stakeholders
Maintains project safety documentation and supports compliance with site-specific safety requirements
Performs other duties as assigned by management in support of capital project delivery
Conducts regular site visits across the DMV region to support active capital projects; mileage for business travel is expensed
Supports and coordinates multiple concurrent capital projects within the DMV region
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, or a related field
3–5 years of experience supporting construction, renovation, or capital improvement projects
Demonstrates clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Prepares reports and delivers presentations related to project status, documentation, and capital project coordination
Applies basic arithmetic and analytical skills to support estimating, cost tracking, and change management
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Effectively operates standard office equipment and project management tools
Communicates professionally with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors
Exhibits strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced project environment
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.
A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
Company
AvalonBay Communities
AvalonBay Communities is a real estate investment company
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (2)
2023 (7)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.01BKey Investors
Private Advisor Group
2025-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2024-09-05Post Ipo Equity· $710.4M
2024-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Sean J. Breslin
Chief Operating Officer
Kurt Conway
Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Communications
Recent News
2026-01-09
2025-12-05
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