Project Manager - Restoration

About the Role

The Restoration Project Manager oversees all assigned restoration projects, including temporary labor selection, equipment procurement, on-site management, paperwork accuracy, and quality control. This role involves close collaboration with occupants and property owners throughout the restoration process to ensure high customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Field Management

• Directly supervise the Restoration Technician Team.
• Respond to large losses with the first responder team.
• Recruit and manage temporary labor sources in conjunction with the Project Coordinator.
• Oversee all commercial and residential large-loss restoration projects.
• Ensure demolition is clean, complete, and ready for rebuild.
• Conduct safety toolbox talks and ensure compliance with BluSky safety policies.
• Manage sign-in sheets for all Time and Material projects.
• Adhere to OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Ensure project work meets industry standards for workmanship.
• Directly supervise BluSky and temporary labor personnel as required.
• Adhere to company Best Practices.
• Provide the highest level of customer service.
• Perform additional duties or projects as assigned.

Office/Shop Management

• Review and monitor project-related paperwork.
• Ensure subcontractors and temporary labor work under subcontract agreements.
• Approve or reject invoices with proper communication to the Project Accountant.
• Develop and update project schedules as needed.
• Monitor and approve timecard input for employee hours.
• Conduct monthly Game Plan meetings with direct reports.
• Ensure IICRC training is provided and up to date for all Technician personnel.
• Hold team meetings, including weekly training and equipment checks.
• Serve as direct report for the Shop Manager.
• Ensure equipment is in working condition and ready for deployment.
• Manage and maintain updated equipment inventory lists monthly.
• Ensure vehicles are stocked per BluSky specifications.
• Direct, mentor, and train Technician personnel.
• Participate in BluSky’s emergency mitigation on-call management rotation.

Profitability Management

• Meet or exceed billing, revenue, and profit margin goals.
• Use temporary labor resources to avoid overtime (excluding after-hours overtime).

Requirements

• 3+ years of residential and commercial restoration experience preferred.
• 3+ years of project management experience preferred.
• IICRC certifications in water and smoke restoration.
• Ability to travel nationally for emergency and non-emergency losses.
• Strong communication skills for client and internal/external contacts.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Auto allowance, fuel card, expense account, company laptop, cell phone, and company apparel.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed match.
• 11 paid holidays and PTO.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment ranges from quiet to moderately loud. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25-50 pounds. Essential functions include:

• Standing, walking, and using hands/fingers to handle materials.
• Reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.
• Sitting occasionally.