The Wonderful Company

Manager of Engineering (Building Maintenance and Capital Projects)

The Wonderful Company$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in facilities maintenance or engineering operations.
  • Leadership experience across multiple commercial properties.
  • Expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems.
  • Skills in budget forecasting and preventive maintenance development.
  • Proficiency in CMMS and analytics tools.
  • Ability to mentor technical teams and manage vendors.
  • Strong leadership and planning skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering operations for a 615,000 sq ft portfolio in Sacramento.
  • Develop and manage long-term repair and maintenance forecasts and budgets.
  • Prepare and track Capital Approval Forms and maintenance plans.
  • Standardize preventive maintenance scopes and practices regionally.
  • Evaluate building systems for maintenance and capital planning.
  • Coordinate engineering assessments and present recommendations.
  • Oversee vendor performance and ensure compliance with standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401k with matching contributions.
  • Access to online physician consultations and mental health resources.
  • Career advancement opportunities within diverse company branches.
  • Extensive learning resources and leadership training programs.
  • Mentorship program connecting employees for career development.
  • Opportunities to participate in community service projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description
  • Lead regional engineering operations for a portfolio of7 office buildings totaling 615,000 square feet in the Sacramento market which is part of a larger portfolio of 44+ office and warehouse properties spanning more than 10 million square feet.
  • Develop and manage 10-year repair and maintenance (R&M) forecasts, annual budgets, and capital planning for building systems across the region.
  • Prepare, track, and obtain management approval for Capital Approval Forms (CAFs), preventive maintenance (PM) plans, inspection schedules, and engineering proposals.
  • Develop, maintain, and standardize preventive maintenance scopes, schedules, documentation, and practices across the regional portfolio.
  • Evaluate building systems, equipment condition, and asset life cycles to support maintenance planning, capital investments, and long-term forecasting.
  • Coordinate engineering assessments and present recommendations to property management and leadership.
  • Oversee vendor performance, project execution, site access, and compliance with safety and operational standards.
  • Maintain accurate records of building assets, maintenance activities, vendor reports, and repair timelines.
  • Serve as a technical mentor and resource for Maintenance Engineers and Maintenance Technicians without direct supervisory responsibility.


Qualifications
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in facilities maintenance, building engineering, or engineering operations.
  • Proven experience leading maintenance and engineering operations across multiple commercial properties.
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, elevators, fire/life safety systems, structural systems, and building finishes.
  • Experience with capital planning, budget forecasting, preventive maintenance program development, and asset lifecycle management.
  • Proficiency with CMMS platforms and maintenance reporting/analytics tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineering staff, and manage vendor performance.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and strategic planning skills.
  • OSHA 30 Certification required.
  • Relevant trade certification(s) required to evaluate and approve technical scopes of work.
  • Facilities Management Administrator (FMA) Certification or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field preferred.
  • Primary responsibility is supporting the Rancho Cordova market, with the ability to travel up to 25% outside of the Sacramento region as business needs require.

Pay Range: $110,000 - $130,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience. Company vehicle provided for all business-related travel.

Additional Information
  • Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
    • 24/7 online physician consultations
    • virtual mental health resources
    • life coaching
    • engaging employee community groups
    • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
    • library of on-demand fitness videos
  • Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
  • Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
  • Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
  • Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
  • Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California's Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE's "100 Companies That Care" list and was named one of Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
  • Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

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About The Wonderful Company

The Wonderful Company is a privately held company that produces and markets consumer goods, including fresh produce, bottled water, and nut products. The company was founded in 1983 by Stewart and Lynda Resnick and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The Wonderful Company's brands include Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Almonds, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, and Teleflora. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The Wonderful Company has been recognized as one of the largest private companies in the United States by Forbes.
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Size
10,000 employees
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Founded
1979

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