Vice President, Maintenance ($169,000 - $251,900)

Position Summary:

The Vice President of Maintenance is part of the Maintenance Services Corporate team and is responsible for (1) supporting on-site maintenance operations, (2) ensuring properties are maintained to Irvine Company standards, (3) ownership of maintenance capital projects and (4) lead all energy management initiatives.

Job Duties:

• Leadership of maintenance of ICAC properties
  • Ensure communities are clean, safe, and functional by driving operational strategy and actions
  • Partner with Community Management on routine maintenance needs, standards, and expenses
  • Collaborate with Design team to ensure proper basis of design, and alignment on standards
  • Partner with New Development on maintenance requirements post new construction
  • Cross-Divisional leadership on key maintenance committees (FLS, Lighting, Janitorial, etc.)
  • Drive innovative solutions to improve efficiency, control quality, or manage expenses
• Lead team of Maintenance Directors that support on-site Maintenance operations
  • Influence, guide, and support Maintenance associates (600+) to foster their growth potential
  • Drive maintenance policies, standards, and processes to ensure efficiency and quality service
  • Oversee vendor management of key vendors, handle escalations, and ensure consistent service
  • Manage property maintenance inspection program to ensure properties are well maintained
• Responsible for Apartment Operations operating capital
  • Oversee team that plans and executes maintenance capital projects for the Division
  • Lead asset preservation strategies and building condition maintenance plans
  • Drive planning around useful life and proper function for MEP and building exterior
  • Accountable for building annual plan, and 10yr capital plan including financial budget
  • Strategize and coordinate research, analytics, and justification for all capital budgeting and projects
  • Partner with Apartment Development on repair projects to maintain building condition and safety
  • Drive capital investment strategies that optimize spend and ensure brand standards
• Ownership of key Division-wide maintenance programs
  • Ownership of preventive maintenance for Division (budget, quality, prevention, completion)
  • Responsible for facilities and mechanical systems oversight (pools, elevators, generators HVACs, etc.)
  • Oversees Fire Life Safety inspections, repairs and NFPA compliance
  • Lead a team responsible for property inspections focused on exterior elevated elements (EEE)
  • Supports refinance process, and leads all maintenance projects & follow ups
• Oversee Energy Management for Apartment Operations
  • Lead energy management strategies and yield savings; aligns with sustainability objectives
  • Drive electrification strategies for Division (EV chargers, net zero goals, regulations, etc.)
  • Execute projects that improve energy efficiency and water conservation at properties
     

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

Education & Experience: 

• BS or BA degree from an accredited University
• 7+ years experience in multi-family maintenance and facilities
• Experience and knowledgeable in apartment construction
• Strong leadership experience and strategic thinker
• 7+ years experience in leading people and teams
• Experience in leading through influence, collaboration, and analytics
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally in a collaborative manner across the organization

Certifications & Other Requirements: 

• Facilities Management certification is desired but not required

• Valid driver’s license; valid vehicle insurance

• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when there is an emergency

• Travel required to San Diego and Northern California  (up to 20% of time)