Project Manager - Residential Renovations

Fair Deal Home Buyers; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Deal Home Buyers is seeking a Project Manager in Mequon, WI to oversee residential renovations ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience as a general contractor and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing contractor bids, conducting inspections, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. Competitive compensation of $65,000–$80,000 per year offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years work experience as a general contractor required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Physically capable of lifting at least 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed scopes of work and oversee renovations.
• Source bids and approve work quality prior to payment.
• Track actual versus projected costs and manage purchase orders.

Skills

Leadership

Time-management

Organizational skills

Communication

Knowledge of construction industry

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About Fair Deal Home Buyers

For over 14 years, Fair Deal Home Buyers has been a key part of the Milwaukee real estate community, helping more than 1,000 homeowners sell on their terms. We’re not just another “We Buy Houses” company. We’re legitimate house buyers who operate on one simple principle: do what’s right, every time, no matter what.

About the Role

As the Project Manager reporting to the COO and Leadership Team, you will ensure our residential renovations are delivered on time, on budget, and to our high-quality standards. You will collaborate closely with the COO, Disposition Manager, and contractors to execute successful projects aligned with resale expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed scopes of work, oversee active renovations from start to finish, conduct weekly property inspections, and fully utilize Buildertrend to manage timelines and tasks.
• Source bids, collect required contractor documentation, purchase materials within budget, approve work quality prior to payment, and ensure lien waivers are signed.
• Submit daily and weekly progress updates to leadership, track actual versus projected costs, and manage purchase orders.
• Coordinate final cleaning, staging, "blue tape" inspections, and assist with marketing readiness (such as walkthrough videos and social media content).
• Prepare a formal plan for homeowners that has a cost estimate for the job.
• Ensure complete adherence to health and safety regulations on construction sites to avoid accidents and delays, and report any problems to the project manager as soon as possible.
• Review subcontractor output concerning schedules and success targets to ensure that the project is on track to be completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standards required.
• Ensure that each construction project produces a high-quality finished product, manage construction workers, conduct routine on-site inspections, and provide guidance as needed.
• Consult with the project's stakeholders to ensure that the project remains within budget.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Physically capable of using heavy equipment and lifting at least 40 pounds.
• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and entire building process, including building codes, blueprints, permits, construction equipment, material resources, construction processes, and project management principles.
• Minimum 5 years work experience as a general contractor required; additional management experience preferred.
• Excellent leadership, time‑management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently while working comfortably in both field and office environments.

Compensation

$65,000–$80,000 per year.