Regional Maintenance Director, NYC Residential Portfolio (5 Boroughs)

The W Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement investment opportunity

Job summary

The W Group in New York City is seeking a Regional Maintenance Director to oversee 10 residential buildings across all five boroughs. You will manage the maintenance team, lead capital projects from bidding through completion, and ensure the portfolio remains compliant and well-maintained.

The role requires strong leadership of building staff, expertise in building systems, and a background in NYC real estate or property management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-site maintenance or facilities management in NYC.
• Residential real estate or property management background preferred.
• Experience preparing capital budgets and managing projects.
• Ability to hire, lead, and manage field teams, including union staff.
• Knowledge of boilers, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and elevators.
• Understanding NYC building codes and compliance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between buildings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance staff across 10 buildings.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and manage maintenance personnel.
• Develop and manage annual capital expenditure budget.
• Plan and oversee capital projects from bidding to completion.
• Source and manage vendors and contractors.
• Maintain preventive maintenance programs.
• Oversee repairs and unit turnovers.
• Ensure NYC HPD, DOB, FDNY, and Local Law compliance.
• Prepare buildings for agency inspections and maintain records.
• Conduct site inspections to assess conditions and staff performance.
• Serve as escalation point for emergencies and after-hours coverage.

Skills

Multi-site management

Facilities management

Team leadership

NYC codes knowledge

Vendor management

Budget planning

Communication skills

Job description

Regional Maintenance Director, NYC Residential Portfolio (5 Boroughs)

About the Role

We’re looking for a Regional Maintenance Director to oversee 10 residential buildings across all five boroughs of New York City. You’ll manage the maintenance team, lead capital projects from bidding through completion, and keep the portfolio compliant and running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all building maintenance staff across the portfolio, including supers, porters, and handypersons

• Hire, train, evaluate, and manage maintenance personnel, including disciplinary action and terminations when needed

• Develop and manage the annual capital expenditure budget for the portfolio

• Plan and oversee capital projects from scoping and bidding through completion, keeping projects on time and on budget

• Source, negotiate with, and manage vendors and contractors

• Build and maintain preventive maintenance programs for all building systems

• Oversee repairs, unit turnovers, and general building upkeep

• Ensure compliance with NYC HPD, DOB, FDNY, and Local Law requirements (including Local Law 11, 97, and 152), and resolve violations promptly

• Prepare buildings for agency inspections and maintain accurate compliance records

• Conduct regular site inspections to assess building conditions and staff performance

• Serve as the escalation point for building emergencies and respond as needed, including after hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-site building maintenance, facilities management, or property management experience in NYC

• Background in residential real estate or property management strongly preferred

• Experience preparing capital budgets and managing capital projects

• Proven ability to hire, lead, and manage field teams, including unionized staff

• Strong working knowledge of building systems, including boilers, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and elevators

• Thorough understanding of NYC building codes and compliance requirements

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across sites

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between buildings in all five boroughs

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement investment opportunity

• Opportunity to lead maintenance operations across a growing NYC portfolio