Regional Engineering Manager

Prometheus Real Estate Group; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical; Vision; Dental: company‑paid

Life Insurance & Disability

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays & vacation

Housing discounts

Educational assistance

Job summary

Prometheus Real Estate Group is seeking a Building Operations/Management leader to oversee mid‑rise and high‑rise properties and a retail portfolio in the Bay Area. You will drive efficient maintenance, safety, and vendor coordination while partnering with staff and contractors to meet financial and service goals.

You will mentor an internal and outsourced engineering team, review construction plans, ensure code compliance, and maintain high standards of property operations across multiple

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in mid-rise and high-rise office buildings.
• Five (5) years of supervisory property management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; GED accepted if needed.
• Technical experience in FACP, electrical, HVAC, locks, water features, fire life safety systems, and building automation.
• Strong written and verbal communication across functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all physical operations of mid‑rise, high‑rise and retail properties to ensure productive tenant environments.
• Manage internal and outsourced staff to achieve property financial goals and maintenance efficiency.
• Develop and mentor internal and outsourced engineering teams; coordinate resources for large-scale projects.
• Review construction plans, ensure code compliance, and monitor schedules with third‑party contractors.
• Maintain industry expertise to oversee contracts, pricing and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Building Operations

Building Management

Leadership

Industry Expertise

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

GED acceptable

Tools

BOMA

IREM

Building automation

Job description

ABOUT PROMETHEUS

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 and the focus on enduring quality drives every element of what we do – from our selection of locations to design decisions, reinvestments into our Neighborhoods and our operating strategy.

We are proud to be a Certified B Corporation, part of a group of companies that meets the highest standards for using business as a force for good. We have more than 500 Prometheans, and have a home office in San Mateo, with satellite offices in Portland, Oregon, and in the Bay Area. We are a vertically integrated company with four main core competencies in‑house: acquisitions/investments, development, value‑add renovations, and operations/property management. Prometheus has a long history of award‑winning approaches to what we do, receiving over 100 awards for design and excellence including Fortune Magazine’s list of 100 Best Small & Medium Companies, the 100 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 Prometheans and giving our time and resources to bring positive change locally and beyond. It also means supporting you in your career goals with the very best working experience, and that starts with us having fun in the work we do together.

YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT

• Building Operations – You are an expert in all physical operations of mid‑rise, high‑rise and retail properties. You know just what it takes for your properties to be successful! You will recommend, review and continuing providing a quality business environment for tenants and a productive working relationship with property staff and outsourced engineering team, making every detail (and dollar) count.


• Building Management – You contribute to the achievement of property financial goals through effective productivity of internal and outsourced engineering staff. You'll regularly study asset needs, prepare schedules and inspections, and implement changes to ensure more efficient management of building maintenance operations. You are the go‑to person who ensures all assets are operationally sound and visually maintained to Prometheus operational standards.


• Leadership – You develop and support the internal and outsourced engineering team with a focus on efficiency, training, growth, and engagement. By working closely with each engineering team member you are good at building relationships, providing direction, and effectively and efficiently getting the resources your teams need. Their success is your success, and your passion for coaching and communication will help your teams thrive. You’ll be supervising a team both internally and outsourced across multiple properties. You understand the big picture of operations and will help provide the structure and workflow for the team while mentoring them toward their career goals.


• Review and coordination of construction process. You will review construction plans and ensure specifications are upheld to the highest possible standards for quality by ensuring construction documents are of complete detail and scope to address critical issues such as code compliance, constructability, noise transmission, waterproofing, etc. with a focus on not only preventing future costs or delays during construction but also considering future needs and maintenance costs. You will help monitor the project schedule throughout the pre‑construction and construction periods by assisting the third‑party General Contractor and coordinating project interactions and schedules with both internal departments and external consultants.


• Industry Expertise – You have the in‑depth and up‑to‑date knowledge on all commercial property‑specific needs or problems to make sure they are dealt with up to legal and environmental standards. You’ll regularly review and schedule contractors, prepare all work scopes and contracts related to capital projects and have a sound knowledge for fair marker pricing (as well as a knack to negotiate when needed). Working with your stakeholders, you’ll analyze data, make suggestions and oversee the implementation of operations that makes our commercial tenants feel like they are at HOME!

Sure, there is a lot on your plate, but you are the type of person who is looking for a job that will challenge you in new ways and provide you with the opportunity to grow. So, if you are passionate about people and want to transform your property management job into a career, we invite you to take that step with us and call Prometheus your HOME.

YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT

• Your Experience – 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 includes FACP, electrical, HVAC, locks, water features, fire life safety systems, and building automation.


• Your Education – A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.


• Technical Competencies – Formal training through programs such as BOMA, IREM, and/or vocational coursework is preferred. Candidates should bring a strong interest in Property Management and the ability to apply technical knowledge to building operations.


• Communication – Strong written and verbal ability to communicate effectively across functions to convey team goals.


• Relationships – Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders as well as focusing on finding creative solutions.


• Your Cultural Traits – Prometheans are united by our Purpose, Mission, and Cultural Traits. We look for team‑oriented communicators who are entrepreneurial, passionate, self‑starting, creative, principled, and strong brand ambassadors.

Compensation and Benefits

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


• Discretionary Annual Bonus Plan


• Auto Allowance

Benefits & Perks

• Medical; Vision; Dental:100% Company‑paid plans (including eligible dependents) and affordable buy‑up options


• Life Insurance; Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; Long Term Disability


• Behavioral Health Program Accessible 24/7


• Tax‑Free Flexible Spending Accounts


• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching


• Recognition & Rewards Program (Torch)


• 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


• Tenure‑based Housing discounts


• Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement


• Referral Bonus

Learn more about these and other perks of being a Promethean by exploring our full Benefits Guide.

Prometheus is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under Federal Employment Laws, please check out these FMLA, EEO, and EPPA pages.