Remote Repairs Project Manager (Construction SME)

Homeward; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Homeward is seeking a Repairs Project Manager to own repair performance for a portfolio of homes. You will act as the construction SME, negotiate with vendors, and drive scopes, pricing, and timelines to maximize ROI while maintaining quality.

This remote-first role requires hands-on housing experience, strong decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration with market teams, coordinators, and vendors to move homes through repairs efficiently.

Qualifications

• Residential construction, renovation, or similar hands-on housing experience.
• Ability to develop practical, cost-effective repair solutions beyond first vendor recommendation.
• Experience negotiating bids and holding partners accountable.

Responsibilities

• Own repair performance for an assigned pod/portfolio from vacancy through Make Ready and throughout the property's lifecycle while it’s in Homeward’s possession.
• Serve as the construction SME for repair scoping, pricing, vendor questions, complex repairs, and escalations.
• Review and pressure-test repair scopes to ensure work is necessary, appropriately scoped, and consistent with Homeward standards to deliver a strong ROI.
• Negotiate vendor pricing, enforce established pricing tables, use Not-to-Exceed (NTE) limits, and seek competitive bids when appropriate.
• Make practical, time-sensitive field decisions within defined authority so vendors can complete additional minor work while already onsite.
• Lead emergency repair coordination, ensuring rapid vendor dispatch, timely mitigation of property damage, and effective communication with internal stakeholders through resolution.

Skills

Residential construction

Vendor negotiation

Project management

Cost control

Job description

Homeward is seeking a Repairs Project Manager to own repair performance for a portfolio of homes. You will act as the construction SME, negotiate with vendors, and drive scopes, pricing, and timelines to maximize ROI while maintaining quality.

This remote-first role requires hands-on housing experience, strong decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration with market teams, coordinators, and vendors to move homes through repairs efficiently.