Rehab Project Manager – HUD & Code Compliance in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at MRA Recruiting Services

Position: Rehab Project Manager - HUD & Code Compliance
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Company: Acts Housing

Milwaukee, WI | Full-Time

Build Homes. Lead Projects. Strengthen Milwaukee Neighborhoods.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Rehab Project Manager to lead residential renovation projects at any given time. This role focuses on rehabilitation, not ground-up construction, and requires strong field leadership, contractor management, and experience navigating permits, inspections, and housing compliance.

Required Experience

• 5+ years managing residential rehab or renovation projects
• Experience with multifamily housing (duplex to small apartment buildings)
• Proven ability to manage multiple active job sites
• Hands-on experience working with subcontractors in the field
• Knowledge of permits, inspections, and local building codes
• Strong budgeting, estimating, and cost tracking skills

What You’ll Do

• Manage 10 - 15 rehab projects (ranging from small to large) from scope through completion
• Develop scopes of work, project budgets, and timelines
• Solicit bids and hire subcontractors
• Oversee job sites to ensure quality, safety, and progress
• Coordinate permits, inspections, and compliance (including HUD where applicable)
• Track costs, materials, and schedules across multiple projects
• Work closely with internal team members and external partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HUD-funded or regulated projects
• Background in affordable housing or nonprofit development
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Why Join Us

• Lead projects with strong autonomy and ownership
• Be part of a mission-driven team improving neighborhoods across Milwaukee

Competitive benefits including health, dental, and 401(k)

Acts Housing is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding homeownership and revitalizing communities through high-quality residential redevelopment.

Acts Housing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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