Careers

CQC is a community-centered leader in whole home renovation, kitchen remodeling, and bathroom remodeling in central North Carolina. We provide personalized care and visionary expertise to each of our customers, bringing their dream home into beautiful reality.  

Our firm is growing and in need of a qualified Project Manager.  If you are currently a Lead Carpenter or Superintendent looking to take the next step in your career, then this could be a great opportunity for you!

The Project Manager role is a pivotal part of the CQC family. This position drives the business forward and is on the frontlines of fulfilling our mission of tangibly improving the lives of our customers.

What you will accomplish:

• Customer Engagement – Build schedules, job logs and photos through our CRM.
• Sub-Contractor Management – scheduling subcontractors per construction schedule & quality control of work.
• Scope Management – responsible for raising awareness of any deviations from scope before work commences.
• Material takeoffs – ensure the Project Director knows what to order in a timely manner.
• Jobsite Prep – manage prep and protect the jobsite prior to beginning job
• Jobsite Clean-up – manage process to keep jobsite safe, clean and organized.
• Building code – Adhere to building codes and at a minimum know where to look, schedule and work with inspections.
• Skillset – framing decks, porches, additions, roofs, cutting in dormers and staircases, trim, caulking and filling, install shelving, cabinets, finishing out work and punch list.
• Manage – All trade work: demo, framing, insulation, foundations, flat work, landscape & hardscape, MEPs, drywall, window & door installation, siding & exterior trim, roofing & flashing, deck & porch framing, screening, all types of flooring, cabinetry & complex trim or built-ins, painting and punch out.
• Following Company Processes and Systems – ensuring compliance for every step.

Requirements needed for this role:

• Experience: 5+ years in home construction related field, 2+ years managing job sites.
• Education: High School Diploma/GED Equivalent.
• Mechanical Skills: ability to work with a variety of tools and machines.
• Math Skills: ability to measure materials to be cut and installed.
• Detail Oriented: ability to be very precise, measure distances and the size of items and an eye for detail.
• Critical Thinking Skills: ability to problem solve when issues arise in a project and foresee them before they occur.
• Leadership: ability to coach, develop and motivate people.
• Communication: ability to communicate effectively with clients and teams.

What we can offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package (after 3 months): 401K, Medical/Dental/Vision, paid time off, sick time and holiday pay
• Licensing/Professional education (paid)
• Gas Card, Company vehicle
• An inclusive and collaborative work environment with team support
• Semi-flexible scheduling as you become established in your role
• Company support for career progression and consistent professional development

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Education: GED or higher

Experience: Mid-Level (5 – 7 years)

Job Type: Full Time

Work Location: Durham HQ office

Additional benefits:

Competitive Benefits Package after 3 months

• Vision
• Medical
• Dental
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Opportunities

Apply Now

CQC is a community-centered leader in whole home renovation, kitchen remodeling, and bathroom remodeling in central North Carolina. We provide personalized care and visionary expertise to each of our customers, bringing their dream home into beautiful reality.

Specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling as well as extensive renovation, we help clients all over the Triangle improve their homes with the kind of caring attention that makes us feel like family. We also offer whole home remodeling and from scratch construction, meeting your needs whether they’re big or small. 

We are seeking a Project Director for our growing team! The job responsibilities of a Project Director consist of closing prospects, via appointments pre-set for you, that are pre-qualified for job scope, budget and company culture fit. Front-end project planning which includes, writing job scopes, coordinating amongst trades for proper pricing, full estimating, and ensuring accuracy of documents for construction success. The Project Director closes the customer on the Build Contract. The Project Director is responsible for managing both the client experience, while managing compliance with construction schedules, and build quality via your directly reporting Project Manager.

Responsibilities are but not limited to:

Lifecycle of role:

• Present design contract & prospect education materials
• Design Schedule & Expectations.
• Design phase
• Preconstruction
• Build

Requirements:

• Ability to effectively prepare job estimates, decipher blueprints and analyze renderings for appropriate and accurate quoting of man-hours, materials and subcontractors.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
• Requires an understanding of architectural and construction administration services, including budgeting, scheduling, planning, specifications, and working drawings.
• Must be familiar with building codes, materials, remodeling estimating techniques. Must have the ability to read, interpret, and review construction plans and job costs.
• Must have working knowledge of CRM or scheduling software.
• Computer skills including but not limited to: Word, Excel, Google Mail and Sheets
• Detail Oriented – ability to be very precise, measure distances and the size of items and an eye for detail
• Critical Thinking Skills – ability to problem solve when issues arise in a project and foresee them before they occur
• Communication – ability to communicate effectively with internal and external teams. Enthusiasm and passion are critical to be successful in this this role!

Job requires balance of sitting in front of a computer for several hours at a time and the physical stamina to stand, climb, lift objects, and/or bend down for long periods at a time. Possible travel within 50-mile radius to project sites, visiting clientele, contractors, suppliers, consultants, etc.

What we can offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package (after 3 months): 401K, Medical/Dental/Vision, paid time off, sick time and holiday pay
• Licensing/Professional education (paid)
• Gas Card, Company vehicle
• An inclusive and collaborative work environment with team support
• Semi-flexible scheduling as you become established in your role
• Company support for career progression and consistent professional development

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Durham HQ office

Additional benefits:

Competitive Benefits Package after 3 months

• Vision
• Medical
• Dental
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Opportunities

Apply Now

CQC is a community-centered leader in whole home renovation, kitchen remodeling, and bathroom remodeling in central North Carolina. We provide personalized care and visionary expertise to each of our customers, bringing their dream home into beautiful reality.

Specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling as well as extensive renovation, we help clients all over the Triangle improve their homes with the kind of caring attention that makes us feel like family. We also offer whole home remodeling and from scratch construction, meeting your needs whether they’re big or small. 

Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Review and understand client goals and preferences with Project Director and/or Client.
• Attend meetings with clients to review plans & layouts.
• Coordinate and attend client off-site meetings to select product specifications for each project including design, colors, and finishes, etc.
• Document product selection and project details using appropriate forms.
• Design and layout of cabinets using computer aided programs or hand drafting.
• Coordinate and submit product selections for vendor estimates & prepare information for estimating.
• Participate in pre-construction meeting, controller review, contract meetings, and mid job walk throughs during production.

Required Qualification(s):

• Extensive cabinetry design experience – a sample of work required.
• 2020 Design fluency
• NKBA certification, preferred
• AutoCAD, Chief Architect or Revit, preferred
• Previous work experience with all phases of residential design with a focus on Kitchen & Bath Design, preferred.
• A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in interior design and/or interior architecture, preferred
• Conceptual thinker with solid technical skills (design and drawing)
• Strong product knowledge of all interior and exterior products
• Ability to cross reference product information & specifications to ensure compatibility
• Soft skills: attention to detail, motivated and self-initiated, solid communication skills, organization and ability to document, ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Required Soft Skills:

High attention to details, highly motivated, strong documentation, organization and communication skills, the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

We offer:

• An inclusive and collaborative work environment with team support
• Semi-flexible scheduling as you become established in your role
• Comprehensive benefits package (after 90 days): 401K, Medical/Dental/Vision, paid time off, sick time and holiday pay
• Company support for career progression and consistent professional development

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Durham HQ office

Additional benefits:

Competitive Benefits Package after 3 months

• Vision
• Medical
• Dental
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Opportunities

Apply Now

CQC is a community-centered leader in whole home renovation, kitchen remodeling, and bathroom remodeling in central North Carolina. We provide personalized care and visionary expertise to each of our customers, bringing their dream home into beautiful reality.

Specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling as well as extensive renovation, we help clients all over the Triangle improve their homes with the kind of caring attention that makes us feel like family. We also offer whole home remodeling and from scratch construction, meeting your needs whether they’re big or small. 

We are looking for a detail-oriented Architectural Draftsman to join our growing architectural design team. You will be creating technical drawings for homes, commercial buildings, and other structures from architects’ sketches, incorporating exact measurements and codes, and entering data to generate 3-D design models.

To be successful as an Architectural Draftsman you should possess a solid knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software, and the ability to apply the fundamentals of sketching and design. A top-notch architectural draftsman will be someone whose drafting expertise contributes to structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing architectural designs.

Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Analyzing building specifications, codes, and sites.
• Creating technical drawings from architects’ sketches and specifications.
• Using CAD software to create drawings that incorporate exact measurements, calculations, building codes, and other construction details.
• Printing CAD drawing schematics for use by architects, construction managers, and structural and maintenance engineers.
• Entering CAD data into building information modeling (BIM) systems to create 3-D models and renderings.
• Preparing drawings, charts, and records with CAD equipment and conventional drafting techniques.
• Visiting construction sites to perform measurements and calculate dimensions as needed.
• Collaborating with architects and construction engineers to ensure adherence to building specifications and industry regulations.
• Keeping abreast of the latest developments and technologies in architectural design.

Requirements:

• An Associate’s Degree and/or certification program in architectural drafting, or similar.
• American design drafting association (ADDA) certification, preferred.
• Prior experience as an architectural draftsman, preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• In-depth knowledge of building design, specifications, codes, and structural analysis.
• Ability to apply the fundamentals of sketching and design.
• Mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Great analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

What we can offer:

• An inclusive and collaborative work environment with team support
• Semi-flexible scheduling as you become established in your role
• Comprehensive benefits package (after 3 months): 401K, Medical/Dental/Vision, paid time off, sick time and holiday pay
• Base plus annual bonus, based on company profitability
• Company support for career progression and consistent professional development

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Durham HQ office

Additional benefits:

Competitive Benefits Package after 3 months

• Vision
• Medical
• Dental
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Opportunities

Apply Now

CQC is a community-centered leader in whole home renovation, kitchen remodeling, and bathroom remodeling in central North Carolina. We provide personalized care and visionary expertise to each of our customers, bringing their dream home into beautiful reality.

Specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling as well as extensive renovation, we help clients all over the Triangle improve their homes with the kind of caring attention that makes us feel like family. We also offer whole home remodeling and from scratch construction, meeting your needs whether they’re big or small. 

We are seeking an Estimator for our growing team.  The basic function of the Estimator is to prepare estimates of projected costs of materials, equipment, labor, subcontractors and other associated tasks for each specific project. Additionally, the Estimator is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with qualified subcontractors.

• Prepare and complete all estimates and proposals in a timely and accurate manner for the customer.
• Keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to your job. Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time. Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customers. Be involved with product development, identification of new business opportunities.
• Contract for all subcontractor work, on an as needed basis. Ensure that all subcontractors have proper licensing and insurance before proceeding with contractual agreements. The Estimator shares the responsibility to hold subs/vendors accountable for quality, cost, schedule and on-site behavior with the Construction Manager. Will share the responsibility on hiring and firing of subcontractors with the Construction Manager. Will problem solve for subs as needed.
• Availability to travel at least two times a year for educational purposes.
• Ability to develop and or implement any new processes and systems as well as modify any existing processes and or systems.
• Run a Post Production analysis on all completed projects to determine accuracy of original estimate and what was on budget or over budget create solutions to prevent the recurrence of missed budgets.
• Perform any other duties or special projects in the best interest of the company, or as assigned by the General Manager.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years carpentry or contractor, labor-intensive construction experience
• A minimum of 3 years construction estimating experience.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Able to prepare job estimates, decipher blueprints and analyze renderings for appropriate and accurate quoting of man-hours, materials and subcontractors.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
• Requires an understanding of architectural and construction administration services, including budgeting, scheduling, planning, specifications, and working drawings.
• Must be familiar with building codes, materials, remodeling estimating techniques. Must have the ability to read, interpret, and review construction plans and job costs.
• Must have working knowledge of software applications used within the company.
• Computer skills including but not limited to: Word, Excel, Google Mail and Sheets

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000 – $75,000 (based on experience/education) plus bonus 

Additional benefits:

Competitive Benefits Package after 3 months

• Vision
• Medical
• Dental
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Opportunities

Apply Now