Project Engineer

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Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, weve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

Are you a detail-oriented and process-driven professional with a passion for managing the complexities of construction projects? Were looking for a Project Engineer to join our team and help bring projects to life through coordination, compliance, and communication.

In this role, youll oversee the construction and administrative requirements of various bid packages. Youll be the backbone of the projects organizational systemensuring every component is integrated smoothly and on schedule.

What Youll Do:

• Maintain and enforce policies and procedures for submittals, reviews, approvals, and distributions (e.g., shop drawings, samples, etc.)

• Organize and manage all project engineering documentation, including subcontract and bid packages, plans, specs, RFIs, changes, and as-built files

• Expedite and track vendor estimates and proposals; prepare internal pricing and change orders in coordination with the Project Manager

• Assist in drafting subcontractor change orders and support requisition prep through to payment

• Coordinate jobsite purchases, monitor rental equipment usage, and manage permit compliance

• Assemble punch lists, track and distribute RFIs and ASIs, and maintain jobsite safety records

• Prepare final as-built packages and operations & maintenance manuals

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Comfortable using general office equipment (e.g., computer, copier, fax, etc.)

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills

• Able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including superintendents, project managers, and accountants

• Ability to perform basic math and analysis for estimating and reporting

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and were committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer:

Comprehensive benefits health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits ( for information.

Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.

Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization including destination awards, AvalonBays Very Best recognition program and others!).

A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.

A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a persons race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice ( )