Job Description

Position Summary:

The Vice President, Engineering leads the strategy, technical oversight, operational performance, and safety of core building systems across the Apartments Division. This role provides deep technical expertise to evaluate, review, and optimize complex Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrical, plumbing, elevator and Fire & Life Safety (FLS) systems. By analyzing system trends, conducting thorough reviews, and identifying operational risks, the Vice President delivers actionable solutions that enhance performance, drive capital efficiency, and maximize equipment useful life. Working in close partnership with Operations and Executive Leadership, this position drives continuous improvement, environmental compliance, and standardized engineering practices across the division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight of the Engineering, Energy Management and the Fire Life Safety teams.
• Lead building systems training and leadership development for maintenance directors and property maintenance teams, ensuring exceptional service and performance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standards for the optimized operations, repair, and preventive maintenance of all building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, elevators, generators, FLS, and roofing systems.
• Develop, manage, and measure performance using Engineering Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including building system functionality and service request trends.
• Collaborate with Community Management, Asset Management and Capital Projects teams to identify projects for inclusion in annual plans.
• Identify, manage and execute preventive maintenance and repair programs for all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)/FLS building and roofing systems.
• Support the annual budget and forecast process, variance justification and proper contract administration.
• Establish and maintain standards to ensure compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and codes related to building systems.
• Act as executive sponsor for the Business Continuity (BC) Committee, and provide support in managing the program. Co-lead and respond to all applicable BC events, and communicate impact efforts to the Executive Team and Risk Management.
• Partner with Corporate Safety and Community Management Maintenance Directors to maintain the Divisional Safety Program and support the implementation of best practices.Support Divisional risk compliance by attending quarterly meetings and following up on action items. Act as key liaison for Legal on divisional engineering matters.
• Lead the Energy Management team and sustainability efforts including utility consumption, water conservation, Electric Vehicle (EV) charging and solar implementation and management, and third party utility billing.
• Partner with Community Management Maintenance Directors on Community Inspections, identifying trends, tracking deficiencies and follow up, recommending long term strategies based on findings.

Additional Skills:

• Advanced technical knowledge in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, elevator, and FLS system system schematics, engineering plans, and sequence of operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data, synthesize trends, and translate technical concepts into executive-level reporting and recommendations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Certified Facilities Manager (CFM), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certifications preferred.

Preferred Years of Relevant Work Experience:

• 10+ years

Additional Requirements:

• Travel Required: As needed across property portfolios in multiple markets (OC, Silicon Valley and San Diego) for audits, inspections, and regulatory meetings.
• Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations

Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $203,200.00 - $292,200.00

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

About Us:

Irvine Company Apartment Communities (a division of Irvine Company) offers a portfolio of more than 125 resort-style apartment communities in coastal California’s most desirable locations: San Diego, Orange County, West Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

With world-class amenities, resort-like surroundings and an unparalleled commitment to customer service, Irvine Company Apartment Communities redefines the rental-living experience.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

Apply today to join our employee community, and learn more about Irvine Company, our legacy and our guiding principles.

The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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