Position Type: Full time
State: VA
City: Arlington
Zip Code: 22203

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, we’ve 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

The Project Engineer supports the planning, execution, and closeout of capital projects by coordinating engineering, construction, and administrative activities across multiple workstreams and trade partners. This role organizes complex capital improvement initiatives—including building renovations, system upgrades, and infrastructure improvements—into a structured management process that ensures vendor compliance, accurate documentation, timely information flow, and adherence to approved budgets and schedules.

Essential Job Functions

• Establishes and maintains procedures for the submittal, review, coordination, approval, and distribution of shop drawings, samples, product data, and technical documentation related to capital improvement projects.

• Manages all project engineering documentation, including bid packages, contracts, drawings, specifications, change documentation, clarifications, and as-built records for capital projects.

• Coordinates with consultants, contractors, and vendors to expedite pricing, estimates, and proposals related to scope changes, capital upgrades, and unforeseen conditions.

• Prepares subcontractor and vendor change orders for review and approval by the Project Manager.

• Collaborates with the Project Manager, Construction Manager/Superintendent, and Project Accountant to support capital project requisitions and ensure accurate tracking through payment.

• Prepares project closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, and turnover packages for building systems and assets.

• Initiates, tracks, and reconciles job-site and project-related purchases in alignment with approved capital budgets.

• Maintains logs for rental equipment and temporary installations to ensure proper billing and timely removal from project sites.

• Ensures compliance with required permits, inspections, and regulatory approvals associated with capital construction and renovation work.

• Compiles and manages punch lists for capital projects and coordinates corrective actions with contractors and vendors.

• Tracks and distributes RFIs, ASIs, sketches, and related documentation to ensure alignment across all project stakeholders.

• Maintains project safety documentation and supports compliance with site-specific safety requirements.

Non-Essential Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned by management in support of capital project delivery.

• Conducts regular site visits across the DMV region to support active capital projects; mileage for business travel is expensed.

• Supports and coordinates multiple concurrent capital projects within the DMV region.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, or a related field.

Certification or Licensure

• None required.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience supporting construction, renovation, or capital improvement projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Prepares reports and delivers presentations related to project status, documentation, and capital project coordination.

• Applies basic arithmetic and analytical skills to support estimating, cost tracking, and change management.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Effectively operates standard office equipment and project management tools.

• Communicates professionally with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors.

• Exhibits strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.

Physical Demands

• Normal office environment with occasional visits to active project sites.

Working Environment

• Office environment with periodic exposure to construction and renovation sites.

Training

• Successful completion of AVB new hire orientation within 30 days of employment or the next available session.

• Completion of any additional training required to support capital project delivery.

How AvalonBay Supports You

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 person’s 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 (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)

Job ID JR106063