Project Engineer

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Project Engineer to bring multifamily developments from plan to reality in Boston, MA. You will coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to keep complex projects organized and on schedule.

The role emphasizes coordinating submittals, shop drawings, change orders, and project documentation while ensuring compliance and efficient closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field.
• Approximately 3 to 5 years of experience supporting commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, or related construction projects.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage submittals, shop drawings, samples, and related approvals throughout the construction process
• Maintain project records, including plans, specifications, contracts, RFIs, change documentation, and as-built drawings
• Track and distribute project information to internal stakeholders and trade partners
• Support the administration of subcontractor agreements and change orders
• Assist with project requisitions, invoicing, and payment processing
• Manage closeout documentation, including operations and maintenance manuals
• Track jobsite purchases and rental equipment
• Help ensure compliance with permitting and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate punch list activities and project closeout efforts
• Maintain project safety documentation and records

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

Position Type

Full time

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

State

Massachusetts

City

Boston

Zip Code

02210

Total Base Pay Range

$68,700.00 - $102,900.00

Overview

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

The Role

At Vivmark, our Project Engineers play a critical role in bringing multifamily developments from plan to reality. Working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and consultants, you'll help drive the processes that keep complex construction projects organized, compliant, and moving forward on schedule. Based on the underlying job specification for the role, Project Engineers are responsible for coordinating project documentation, vendor information, change management, and construction administration activities.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and manage submittals, shop drawings, samples, and related approvals throughout the construction process
• Maintain project records, including plans, specifications, contracts, RFIs, change documentation, and as-built drawings
• Track and distribute project information to internal stakeholders and trade partners
• Support the administration of subcontractor agreements and change orders
• Assist with project requisitions, invoicing, and payment processing
• Manage closeout documentation, including operations and maintenance manuals
• Track jobsite purchases and rental equipment
• Help ensure compliance with permitting and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate punch list activities and project closeout efforts
• Maintain project safety documentation and records

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field
• Approximately 3 to 5 years of experience supporting commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, or related construction projects
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project documentation processes
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

How Vivmark Supports You

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

We Offer

• A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.

Additional Info

Vivmark Residential 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.

Vivmark Residential 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.

Vivmark Residential will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

Vivmark Residential does not require or request that you provide any information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. Please redact this information prior to the submission of your application and/or leave these fields incomplete on your application.

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