Director of Engineering — Multi-Property Operations

FOL Management; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Flow is seeking a Director of Engineering to oversee building operations, maintenance performance, and critical systems across a portfolio of multifamily communities. You will work with General Managers and onsite teams to ensure safe, efficient operations aligned with Flow standards.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership experience across multiple properties, comfortable reviewing budgets, and mentoring maintenance staff while traveling throughout the portfolio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering, facilities, or maintenance leadership experience
• Experience overseeing operations across multiple properties or locations
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, elevators, and life safety systems
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and NFPA codes
• Experience managing third‑party vendors and service contracts
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting and expenditures
• Ability to travel regularly across portfolio

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support to engineering teams across multiple communities
• Ensure preventative maintenance programs, work orders, unit turns, and repairs are executed
• Conduct regular property visits, inspections, and operational audits
• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements for service delivery and resident experience
• Support General Managers and onsite leadership with engineering challenges and escalations
• Monitor performance of critical building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, elevators, life safety)
• Lead troubleshooting and remediation efforts for major maintenance issues
• Manage vendor relationships and contract compliance
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning
• Ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards
• Coach and develop onsite engineering teams
• Report on metrics and provide leadership with performance insights

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel availability

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Flow is seeking a Director of Engineering to oversee building operations, maintenance performance, and critical systems across a portfolio of multifamily communities. You will work with General Managers and onsite teams to ensure safe, efficient operations aligned with Flow standards.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership experience across multiple properties, comfortable reviewing budgets, and mentoring maintenance staff while traveling throughout the portfolio.