Redwood Construction · 1 day ago
Vice President of Building Engineering - Based in Irvine, CA
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expRedwood Construction is a leader in property renovations, known for its commitment to sustainability and quality. The Vice President of Building Engineering will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for building systems across apartment communities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget while fostering team development and continuous process improvement.
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
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
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
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, or related discipline) required
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Physical demands may include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The team member will be regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and reach using feet, legs, back, arms and hands. The team member may occasionally be required to climb. Specific vision requirements include the ability to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The team member will be required to work at a personal computer. Must possess the ability to detect auditory and/or visual alarms and be available to work extended/flexible hours and weekends as needed
This position may require the availability to work some nights, weekends, and occasional holidays. Regular attendance and active participation/planning at company functions and events is also required
Ability to travel up to 50%, including domestic air travel and vehicle rental
Preferred
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred
Intermediate proficiency in Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint, 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