Project Director

Founded in 1948, BMS CAT is a trusted leader in disaster restoration, handling everything from multi-million-dollar commercial projects to residential losses. Our success is driven by high-energy, collaborative professionals who maintain our industry-leading position.

About the role

As a Project Director (PD), you will estimate mitigation and construction work for fire, water, flood, mold, and other property losses across residential and commercial properties. You will partner with insurance carriers, adjusters, Third Party Administrators, consultants, property managers, and owners to ensure accurate scopes, competitive pricing, and profitable execution. This role blends technical estimating with relationship-driven B2B sales and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer emergency losses with urgency (including after-hours as needed) to secure opportunities and position the company as the provider of choice.
• Prepare accurate, competitive estimates from thorough site inspections using industry-standard software.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure smooth handoffs, job starts, and scope alignment, including supplements with proper approvals and documentation.
• Provide daily project updates to customers, resolve issues, ensure satisfactory completion, and secure timely payment.
• Work with insurance adjusters and consultants to address concerns and maintain strong relationships.
• Build and maintain long-term referral relationships with adjusters, brokers, consultants, property managers, and commercial stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted partner by communicating clearly, responding quickly, and solving problems proactively.
• Drive new business through networking, prospecting, and strengthening the referral pipeline.
• Attend industry events (association meetings, networking groups, trade events) to create visibility and opportunities.
• Support and participate in marketing presentations, lunch-and-learns, and capability meetings.
• Focus consistently on revenue growth, customer experience, and profit performance.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on estimating experience with commercial losses.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations on nights, weekends, holidays, or during vacation as needed.
• Xactimate experience required; experience with time & material estimating preferred.
• Strong understanding of mitigation processes, documentation, and insurance expectations.
• Proven ability to build B2B relationships and generate repeat referral business.
• Demonstrated sales mindset: follow-up discipline, pipeline management, and growth focus.
• Comfort supporting marketing efforts (presentations, networking, customer meetings).
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication skills with team members, commercial clients, and insurance professionals.
• Team-oriented, accountable, and results-driven work ethic.

Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary plus commission based on project profitability.
• Company vehicle or auto allowance (based on availability).
• Fuel card.
• Laptop and smartphone.
• Fully paid employee life insurance.
• Optional medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Additional tools and support to ensure success.