Director, Project Management (Project Engineer) ($147,200 - $204,300)

Director, Project Management (Project Engineer)

Salary :

$147,200 – $204,300 per year (pay based on experience)

Company :

Irvine Company Apartments

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Project Management and Engineering

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership to a team of one to four direct reports.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to determine project needs and priorities. Lead the development of project documents, coordinating third‑party design teams from schematic design through construction documents. Generate detailed scopes of work, schedules, and organize design elements and specifications related to the project documents.

Organize the creation of project budgets and capital requests, iterating through the process as required; own the project budget and provide routine reporting in coordination with the finance department.

Lead the coordination with consultants and team members to prepare exhibits for leadership presentations; deliver presentations and routine updates for the senior executive team.

Oversee bid package fulfillment; collaborate on bidder selection, respond to RFIs, review bids, select bidders and pricing.

Partner with the Construction Management team to ensure project execution, including the review of General Contractor bids and the development of value engineering strategies when necessary.

Support overall project coordination with Recurring CapEx, Facilities, Design, and Maintenance to mitigate impacts to residents and Community Management. Support software updates and financial reporting.

Align project execution, process, strategy, and spending with business goals and long‑term strategy.

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; a Master’s degree in Engineering or Architecture a plus.

10+ years of mechanical engineering design and / or project management with 5+ years of leadership experience required.

Skilled in reading and interpreting plans, specifications, reports, building codes, and all construction‑related systems / assemblies.

Certifications

Active Project Engineer license in the State of California required; ASHRAE HVAC Designer certification is a plus.

Other Requirements

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong understanding of conceptual estimating and budgeting; knowledge of current construction market pricing in Northern and Southern California regions is a plus.

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.)

Travel to San Diego and Northern California apartment communities is required.

Compensation

Base pay range : $147,200 - $204,300 per year. Placement within this range may vary based on experience, tenure, 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.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

About Irvine Company Apartments

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 Apartments redefines the rental‑living experience. We take pride in our employee community as well as the communities we create, fostering a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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