Project Manager, Repairs

Homeward

. Own repair performance for an assigned pod/portfolio from vacancy through Make Ready completion and throughout the property's lifecycle while in Homeward’s possession .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in residential construction and renovation, with a strong focus on repair performance management, vendor negotiation, and project resolution. Capable of managing multiple properties while ensuring quality and cost-effective solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Residential Construction ExperienceVendor Negotiation SkillsRepair Scope ReviewProject ManagementStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Repair ScopingPricing NegotiationQuality ControlCost-Effective SolutionsProperty Insurance Claims ManagementEmergency Repair CoordinationVendor AccountabilityResidential Renovation KnowledgeDecision-Making Under PressureMulti-Property Management

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentEffective CommunicationOwnership BiasAbility to Work with Remote TeamsStakeholder Coordination

Industry Keywords

Property ManagementFix-and-FlipSFRGeneral ContractingIBuyerResidential Renovation PlatformLocal Vendor NetworksConstruction StandardsDamage MitigationMarket Sale Repairs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own repair performance for an assigned pod/portfolio from vacancy through Make Ready completion and throughout the property's lifecycle while in Homeward’s possession
Serve as the construction subject matter expert for repair scoping, pricing, vendor questions, complex repairs, and escalations
Review and pressure-test repair scopes for necessity, appropriate scope, Homeward standards, and ROI
Negotiate vendor pricing, enforce pricing tables, use Not-to-Exceed limits, and seek competitive bids
Make time-sensitive field decisions so vendors can complete minor additional work while onsite
Lead Market Sale repairs through fast scoping, vendor coordination, and decision-making
Lead emergency repair coordination, vendor dispatch, damage mitigation, and stakeholder communication
Coordinate property insurance claims through resolution
Manage vendors and hold them accountable for price, quality, and Estimated Completion Dates
Partner with Property Coordinators on repair workflows
Review completed work and QC information, drive corrective action and rework
Provide vendor-performance feedback and assist with identifying local vendors and specialty trades
Partner with GMs and property listing teams on repair strategy and repair requests
Own escalations by assessing vendor performance, scope, cost, quality, and schedule

Requirements

What you’ll need

Residential construction, renovation, fix-and-flip, SFR, property management, iBuyer, general contracting, or similar hands-on housing experience
Strong working knowledge of common residential repair and renovation scopes, materials, trades, sequencing, and pricing
Ability to develop practical, cost-effective repair solutions
Experience working directly with contractors and vendors, including negotiating bids and holding partners accountable
Strong judgment and comfort making decisions with imperfect information and tight timelines
Ability to manage multiple active properties and competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to translate construction issues for non-construction partners
Comfort working with remote/offshore operational partners and providing clear direction and context
Bias toward ownership and ability to drive projects to resolution
Experience managing dispersed residential portfolios across multiple markets
Nice-to-have: experience with an SFR operator, iBuyer, institutional homebuyer, fix-and-flip organization, or residential renovation platform
Nice-to-have: experience sourcing specialty trades and building local vendor networks
Nice-to-have: residence in or near a major Homeward market, enabling occasional property/site visits if needed in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable Performance bonus up to $15,000
Meaningful equity grant of stock options with real upside potential
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with company contributions toward premiums
20 days of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 12 company holidays, and 2 floating holidays
Generous paid parental leave of up to 13 weeks
401(k) with employer contribution match
Remote-first work environment
Collaborative, low-ego team that values intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement