Job Title: Project Manager / Estimator
Company: The Cal Agents Realty Inc.
Location: East Bay Area, CA
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
About the Company
The Cal Agents Realty Inc. is a growing real estate company dedicated to helping property owners maintain, repair, restore, and improve their residential investment properties. We work closely with homeowners, landlords, contractors, and maintenance professionals to deliver quality repair, remodeling, and restoration projects from start to finish.
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager / Estimator who has a strong background in residential construction or property maintenance and enjoys managing projects, solving problems, and working directly with clients.
The Project Manager / Estimator is responsible for inspecting residential properties, preparing repair and construction estimates, coordinating subcontractors, and overseeing maintenance and remodeling projects through completion.
This role is ideal for someone with extensive hands-on experience in residential construction, maintenance, or restoration who has transitioned into estimating or project management. The successful candidate understands multiple construction trades and can confidently communicate repair recommendations and project costs to property owners.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site inspections of residential properties.
- Perform basic home inspections and identify repair or maintenance needs.
- Prepare detailed estimates for:
- Property maintenance
- Rental property repairs
- Construction projects
- Remodeling
- Reconstruction
- Insurance-related repairs (when applicable)
- Explain estimates, repair options, and project scopes to property owners.
- Compare contractor bids and recommend cost-effective solutions.
- Coordinate and manage multiple maintenance and construction projects simultaneously.
- Schedule, supervise, and communicate with subcontractors and vendors.
- Source qualified subcontractors for specialized work.
- Guide maintenance technicians in troubleshooting property issues and determining appropriate repair solutions.
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, and quality of work.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to company standards.
- Maintain accurate documentation, photos, estimates, invoices, and project updates.
- Respond to occasional after-hours emergencies and participate in an on-call rotation as needed.
Qualifications (Required)
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Extensive experience in residential construction, property maintenance, restoration, or remodeling.
- Strong estimating experience for residential repair or construction projects.
- Solid knowledge of one or more skilled trades such as:
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Flooring
- Appliance repair
- Electrical
- HVAC
- Working knowledge of multiple residential building systems.
- Ability to identify issues and recommend practical repair solutions.
- Experience coordinating with subcontractors and vendors.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Comfortable explaining estimates and repair recommendations to homeowners.
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using computers, mobile devices, and project management software.
- Valid driver's license with reliable transportation
Nice-to-Have (but not required)
- Experience with Xactimate estimating software.
- Insurance restoration estimating experience.
- Water damage restoration experience.
- Experience working with rental properties or property management companies.
Skills
- Residential estimating
- Project management
- Vendor management
- Construction scheduling
- Problem solving
- Budget management
- Client communication
- Home inspection
- Cost analysis
- Negotiation
- Time management
- Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
Compensation & Benefits
- Rate: $75,000 – $85,000 per year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Work Schedule & Environment
- Full-time, primarily field-based (“on the road”)
- Monday to Friday, with flexibility for:
- Overtime
- Weekends
- On-call assignments as needed
- Mix of office work, site inspections, and outdoor fieldwork
- Willingness to travel up to 100% within service area
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
If you're a construction professional who enjoys estimating, project management, and working directly with homeowners, we'd love to hear from you!
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