Regional Engineering Manager

About the Company

Founded in 1965, Prometheus is the largest privately held owner of apartments in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a portfolio of over 13,000 apartments in the Silicon Valley, Portland, and Seattle regions. We invest in real estate long-term, focusing on enduring quality in every aspect—from location selection to design, reinvestments, and operating strategy. As a Certified B Corporation, we meet the highest standards for using business as a force for good. With over 500 employees (Prometheans) and a home office in San Mateo, along with satellite offices in Portland and the Bay Area, we are a vertically integrated company with in-house expertise in acquisitions, development, value-add renovations, and property management. Prometheus has received over 100 awards for design and excellence, including recognition from Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Small & Medium Companies, Best Workplaces for Women, and Best Places to Work in the Bay Area.

Our Purpose

We are focused on Good Living for the Greater Good. This means providing a true sense of home and belonging for our neighbors, commercial clients, and employees while giving our time and resources to create positive change locally and beyond. We support your career goals by offering an exceptional working experience—one where we have fun together in the work we do.

About the Role

As a Regional Engineer Manager, your role blends multiple responsibilities to ensure operational excellence across mid-rise, high-rise, and retail properties. You will leverage your expertise to maintain a high-quality business environment for tenants while fostering productive relationships with property staff and outsourced engineering teams. Your work will drive financial success by optimizing building maintenance operations, mentoring teams, and ensuring assets meet Prometheus operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Building Operations: Serve as an expert in the physical operations of mid-rise, high-rise, and retail properties, ensuring every detail and dollar contributes to success.
• Building Management: Contribute to property financial goals by enhancing the productivity of internal and outsourced engineering staff. Study asset needs, prepare schedules and inspections, and implement changes for efficient maintenance operations.
• Leadership: Develop and support engineering teams (both internal and outsourced) with a focus on efficiency, training, growth, and engagement. Build strong relationships, provide direction, and secure resources to help teams thrive.
• Construction Review & Coordination: Review construction plans to ensure specifications meet the highest quality standards, addressing critical issues like code compliance, constructability, noise transmission, and waterproofing. Monitor project schedules during pre-construction and construction, coordinating with third-party contractors, internal departments, and external consultants.
• Industry Expertise: Apply in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of commercial property needs to ensure compliance with legal and environmental standards. Oversee contractor scheduling, prepare work scopes and contracts for capital projects, and negotiate fair market pricing. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze data, suggest improvements, and implement operations that make commercial tenants feel at home.

Requirements

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working in mid-rise and high-rise office buildings, including at least five (5) years of supervisory property management experience.
• Preferred technical experience with FACP, electrical, HVAC, locks, water features, fire life safety systems, and building automation.
• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Formal training through programs such as BOMA, IREM, and/or vocational coursework is a plus.
• Strong interest in property management and the ability to apply technical knowledge to building operations.

Skills

• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills to effectively convey team goals across functions.
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders while finding creative solutions.
• Cultural Fit: Team-oriented, entrepreneurial, passionate, self-starting, creative, principled, and a strong brand ambassador. Prometheans are united by our Purpose, Mission, and Cultural Traits.

Pay

The provided salary range is based on factors including location, job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

Pay Range: $138,000.00 to $196,000.00 per year

Additional compensation includes a discretionary annual bonus plan and an auto allowance.

Benefits

• Health & Insurance: 100% company-paid medical, vision, and dental plans (including eligible dependents) with affordable buy-up options. Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
• Behavioral Health: 24/7 access to a behavioral health program.
• Financial: Tax-free flexible spending accounts and a 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Recognition & Rewards: Torch program for employee recognition and rewards.
• Time Off:
  • Vacation: 10 days per year, with accrual increasing over time.
  • Anniversary Vacation: 40-hour vacation granted at tenured milestones.
  • Sick Leave: 9 days per year.
  • 12 paid holidays, including your birthday.
  • Paid volunteer time.
• Additional Perks:
  • Tenure-based housing discounts.
  • Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement.
  • Referral bonus program.