Residential Renovation Project Manager

Freemodel is a tech-enabled, pre-sale home renovation startup (Series A) that helps owners sell faster and for more profit. We design, manage, and pay upfront for renovations that make a house market-ready – and the owner doesn’t pay us back until their home sells. It’s a win-win: buyers get a move-in-ready home, homes sell quicker for top dollar, and agents and owners maximize the home’s value. Our leadership team comes from industry powerhouses like Zillow, Made, HomeLight, and Kiavi, and we’re on a mission to reinvent the home renovation experience for real estate!

About the Role

In this entrepreneurial role, you will effectively run your own renovation business powered by Freemodel’s platform. You’ll collaborate with real estate agents and their owners to plan strategic home improvements that maximize sale value, then manage the entire project through to completion. We call our 1099 contracted project managers Project Directors because you’re truly the director of each renovation project!

Freemodel is not a traditional lead generator – think of us as a business partner. We connect you with brokerages in your market so that you can cultivate repeat business with agents as their go-to renovation professional. If you’re motivated to build strong partnerships with real estate agents, Freemodel provides the platform and support to help you scale your renovation business. 

As a Project Director, real estate agents are your key partners in this role, and you’ll work closely with them to ensure each renovation aligns with what the local market and buyers demand. You should be just as comfortable walking a job site and managing subcontractors as you are meeting with a top-producing Realtor over coffee. You will own every phase of the renovation process while delivering a high quality, client-focused experience. 

Requirements

• Consult & Plan: Every house needs work before it’s sold. Work closely with real estate agents and their owners to identify the most strategic improvements for each property.

• Project Management: Oversee each renovation project starting from the first meeting with the agent and owner, scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and permitting, to the final punch list. Ensure projects stay on time and on budget, delivering quality workmanship throughout.
• Contractor Coordination: Hire, schedule, and manage subcontractors and vendors on-site, ensuring they meet quality and professionalism standards. (Freemodel is a licensed General Contractor, so all subs are vetted through us – you manage the day-to-day work.)
• Client Relationship Management: Be the primary point of contact for the owner and the agent on every project. Proactively communicate progress updates, address questions or concerns, and manage expectations at every stage.
• Problem Solving & Quality Control: Tackle issues that arise with a cool head and a solutions-oriented approach. You will also conduct final walk-throughs to ensure each home meets our quality standards before going to market.
• Business Development: Participate in building and nurturing relationships with brokerage offices and real estate agents to generate ongoing deal flow as well as repeat and referral business. 
• Collaborate with the Freemodel Team: Leverage Freemodel’s back-office support, design resources, and vetted contractor network — you run your projects, but you’re not alone.

What We’re Looking For – Qualifications

• Residential Renovation Expertise: Proven experience managing full residential renovations from start to finish (ideally 8+ completed projects or three years of experience). You should know how to take a house from “needs work” to “market-ready”.
• On-Site Construction Knowledge: Solid on-site construction management skills, including contractor selection and supervision, scheduling, budgeting, materials procurement, and problem solving.
• Real Estate Savvy: Familiarity with the real estate industry and how home sales work. You understand the priorities of real estate agents and owners, and you’re knowledgeable about local housing market trends. Knowledge of local labor and material costs is important – you can put together accurate estimates and advise on cost-effective choices. 
• Client-Facing Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You know how to manage client expectations and keep agents and owners happy and informed from day one to closing. 
• Organization & Tech Skills: Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines. You’re comfortable using project