Project Director - Restoration​/Construction Estimator

Project Director - Restoration/Construction Estimator at First Onsite Property Restoration

Salary: $85,000 - $115,000 per year

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As a Project Director at First Onsite, you are at the heart of transforming restoration projects from concept to completion. Leveraging tools like Xactimate, you'll develop precise scopes of work, estimates, and preliminary budgets that set each project up for success. Working closely with Operations, you gather field measurements, plans, photos, and materials, applying both technical expertise and a deep understanding of construction and restoration costs to every job.

You maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors, streamline collections, solve challenges, and ensure projects move forward smoothly and profitably. Clear communication and attention to detail are your trademarks, keeping the right people informed at every stage and delivering exceptional results every time.

• Manage projects from start to finish, including crews, subcontractors, and schedules
• Prepare budgets, estimates, and scopes of work; maintain profit margins
• Oversee daily jobsite operations, safety, and documentation
• Review and approve subcontractor proposals and change orders
• Collaborate with operations to ensure projects stay on schedule and budget
• Maintain client deliverables and project records in Salesforce
• Conduct mitigation assessments and develop project plans
• Respond to project needs 24/7

• Leadership experience in construction/restoration
• Knowledge of construction documents and large loss projects
• 3+ years industry experience
• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred
• 4+ certifications
• Disaster restoration experience preferred
• Valid driver's license

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Construction

First Onsite 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

First Onsite (and its Companies) participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Third party resume submissions not accepted. Any resume submitted will be considered the property of THE COMPANY, and THE COMPANY will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.