Vice President of Building Engineering - McLean, VA

About Redwood Construction

Since 2001, Redwood Construction, Inc. has been the driving force behind Fowler Property Acquisitions, completing over $2.1 billion in renovations across 500+ properties. Our upbeat culture thrives on collaboration, reliability, and delivering top‑notch quality while prioritizing sustainability. From elevating aesthetics to addressing maintenance needs and introducing eco‑conscious enhancements, Redwood creates custom communities that are timeless and luxurious. Join our dynamic team, where every project is a celebration of excellence!

We are seeking a dynamic senior executive to lead and oversee all internal and external building systems across our apartment communities—including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, elevators, and more. The Vice President of Building Engineering will leverage exceptional organizational skills, innovative problem‑solving, and creative thinking to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget, while meeting all applicable codes and quality standards.

This role is accountable for resolving escalated issues, driving continuous process improvement, and fostering team development. Success requires a proven ability to balance strategic vision with hands‑on execution, applying experience and sound judgment to achieve goals with a high degree of creativity, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness.

$160 k–$200 k, based on experience, licenses, certifications, and education, plus the opportunity to earn bonuses!

Support properties across the East Coast region, as well as select locations in Chicago, IL. The position requires being on‑call 24/7 for property‑related emergencies.

Up to 50 % travel throughout the portfolio. When not traveling, the team member will work from our Regional DC office in McLean, Virginia. For candidates not local to the area, we offer a relocation package.

• 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 and make 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…