Redwood Construction · 4 days ago
Vice President of Building Engineering - Based in McLean, VA
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expRedwood Construction is a leader in property renovations, known for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The Vice President of Building Engineering will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight to optimize building systems across apartment communities, ensuring projects are delivered safely and within budget while fostering team development.
CommercialConstructionHome RenovationResidential
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive engineering strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives and long-term vision
Manage the engineering department’s budget, including capital expenditures, resource allocation, and preventive maintenance planning
Provide leadership and development for the maintenance and engineering team, including scheduling, duties, and building automation systems
Oversee scope, technical specifications, budget tracking, scheduling, material/equipment requirements, subcontractor/vendor bidding, and overall execution of cost-effective capital improvement, construction, and modernization projects
Manage capital projects involving major design changes, performance/process improvements, reliability analysis, and related enhancements
Evaluate existing elevator and fire/life safety systems, recommend improvements, and assist with modernization project management
Identify and evaluate potential building systems-related projects, providing recommendations that align with operational goals, budget constraints, and long-term asset performance
Participate in due diligence community evaluations to determine the condition of physical assets as well as making recommendations for improvements pertaining to processes or equipment
Conduct building system inspections as needed and maintain accurate documentation
Pre-diagnose and troubleshoot various building systems prior to scheduling repairs
Ensure physical aspects meet safety and operational standards through proactive problem-solving and preventive actions
Assist in maintaining the equipment inventory in the CMMS
Complete additional tasks or duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Maintain central systems with large mechanical assets including chillers, cooling towers, elevators, generators, fire systems, data centers, and critical environment
Actively provide technical engineering support for on-site teams regarding operation, improvements, replacements, and/or upgrades for building systems and equipment
Identify and recommend potential building systems-related projects
Buildings are open 24/7 so the candidate will need to be comfortable being on call 24/7
Conducts start-up and shut-down tours
Monitor service call tracking systems and progress
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of experience in building systems project management, including time in a senior leadership or management role within Multifamily or Hospitality sectors with a focus on central plant operations and overall major building systems
Minimum 5 years of experience with development, budgeting, and execution of capital improvement projects
Strong creative, organizational, problem solving, and time-management skills, and the ability to take a project from start to finish with minimal supervision
Advanced expertise in two or more trades such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire/life safety, elevators, etc
Strong working knowledge of all building systems including but not limited to MEP, commissioning, life and fire safety, elevator modernization, HVAC, and other centralized systems
Experience with energy management systems as well as mitigating indoor air quality and other environmental issues
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, or related discipline) or Construction Management required and 8+ Years experience OR 15+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
EPA Universal Certification required
OSHA 10-hour Certificate
Must have at least two or more of the following certifications: NATE Core Service with Air Distribution Service Specialty, RSES Certificate Member (or any higher level), HVAC Excellence Professional (light commercial air conditioning, gas heat, green awareness certification), BOMA – Systems Maintenance Tech, SMA, SMT
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Intermediate proficiency in Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
Preferred
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred
Stationary/Operator Engineers License preferred
Yardi and Asana preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision: Highlights include company-paid individual PPO-HSA plan (with $1,200 annual employer contribution); HMO options for California residents. Dental and vision premiums are fully covered for employees; coverage for dependents is available at an additional cost.
Retirement Plans (401K): The company matches 1/3 of the employee's contribution up to 2% of the salary.
Life & Disability Insurance: Up to $100,000 of life insurance and AD&D coverage, plus short- and long-term disability insurance. In addition, supplemental life for the employee, spouse, and children.
Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 2–4 weeks of vacation based on years of service, and sick leave provided in compliance with state and local requirements.
Referral Bonuses: $1,000 for eligible employee referrals.
Volunteer Time Off: Up to 16 hours annually (8 for personal volunteer activities, 8 for company-sponsored events).
Perks: Professional development, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and more.
Company
Redwood Construction
Redwood Construction is a construction company that provides exterior and interior renovations, project, and facilities management services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase