Mitigation Foreman

About the role

The Mitigation Foreman at DRYmedic Restoration Services (Charleston, SC) plays a vital leadership role in executing restoration and mitigation projects. This position works closely with the Project Manager to ensure that jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and according to DRYmedic standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead mitigation crews and support the Project Manager with daily job site operations.
• Communicate workflow, expectations, and safety procedures clearly to team members.
• Execute job action plans and ensure all tasks are completed to DRYmedic standards.
• Cookordination with subcontractors and vendors as needed.
• Perform demolition, material removal, and cleanup for items that cannot be restored.
• Operate extractors, dehumidifiers, air movers, and other mitigation equipment as necessary.
• Identify, place, monitor, and adjust drying equipment based on moisture readings and site conditions.
• Respond to water, mold, and storm-related mitigation jobs, often in crawlspaces, attics, or confined areas.
• Use company software to document job progress, moisture readings, equipment logs, and site conditions.
• Communicate professionally with customers, team members, subcontractors, and insurance representatives.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe job site in accordance with OSHA and company standards.
• Ensure proper use of PPE, including respirators (clean-shaven requirement).
• Restock vehicles, clean equipment, and help maintain readiness for upcoming jobs.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Reliable daily transportation to the Charleston office.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding work.
• Comfortable working in heat, humidity, crawlspaces, heights, and storm-damaged structures.
• Basic proficiency with email, mobile apps, and job documentation tools.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Clean-shaven to comply with respirator fit requirements (OSHA).
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation (paid OT, 2× pay for after-hours calls).

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Reliable daily transportation to the Charleston office.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding work.
• Comfortable working in heat, humidity, crawlspaces, heights, and storm-damaged structures.
• Basic proficiency with email, mobile apps, and job documentation tools.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Clean-shaven to comply with respirator fit requirements (OSHA).
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation (paid OT, 2× pay for after-hours calls).

Skills

• IICRC certification (WRT, ASD, AMRT) (preferred but not required).
• 1–3 years of restoration, mitigation, or construction experience (preferred but not required).
• Prior crew leadership experience (preferred but not required).
• Knowledge of local Charleston building styles, crawlspace environments, and coastal moisture challenges (preferred but not required).

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance.
• Company parties.
• Competitive salary.
• Free uniforms.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Paid time off.
• Training & development.
• Wellness resources.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate + overtime + 2× pay for on-call/after-hours work.

Schedule

Full-Time.