Estimator/QC Manager - Imagine Homes Management

About Imagine Homes Management

At Imagine Homes, our success is based on more than a decade of financial knowledge and achievement. We are one of the fastest-growing single-family home buyers in the Midwest. We believe that our focus on quality distinguishes us—we truly understand what makes a good home great. Imagine Homes offers the unique combination of a fast-paced, growing company with the stability of institutional Private Equity backing.

About the role

We’re currently recruiting an experienced residential Estimator and Quality Control Manager in our Cleveland market. The Estimator/QC Manager's primary role is to create detailed scopes of work on scattered job sites to ensure adherence to our specifications, quality of work, and timely delivery. An excellent Estimator/QC Manager must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate with a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind, great organizational skills, and be very comfortable in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. The goal will be to ensure all projects are delivered on time according to requirements and without exceeding budget.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-purchase inspections on single family homes and create a detailed scope of work/estimate.
• Coordinate with local project team to ensure a smooth handoff prior to project start.
• Perform QC inspections and create detailed punch lists to ensure all projects meet IHM standards.
• Perform move in and move out inspections for unit turns.
• Create estimates/scopes of work for unit turns.
• Responsible for retaining contractor estimates/bids for major maintenance issues and overseeing the work through completion.
• Research material, labor, equipment pricing for cost estimating projects.
• Analyze cost of current and previous projects.

Requirements

•  Must have 5+ years of Project Management experience in Single Family Home Renovation or New Construction
•  Deep knowledge of general construction principles and techniques including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural elements
•  Knowledge of local contractors and subcontractors, and the ability to recruit them to work on our homes if needed
•  Great personality with a strong ability to communicate well and gain the trust and respect of others; stand by your word and own mistakes
• Eagerness to join an entrepreneurial setting at a fast-growing company Comfortable communicating through a variety of technology-driven mediums, including email and other cloud-based systems
•  Knowledge of construction practices and local labor costs, plus knowledge of uses and costs of materials
•  Ability to multi-task and adapt to evolving situations and priorities, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail
•  Assure safety/environmental standards are used and comply with all company, local, city, state, and federal guidelines
•  Solid understanding of local, state, and federal building code requirements

Benefits

We offer a very competitive salary, commensurate with experience and skills, bonuses, car and phone allowances, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Life & AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity, 401K match, etc. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome a diverse candidate pool.