Emergency Project Manager

The Emergency Project Manager is responsible for leading all emergency mitigation efforts from first response through stabilization and turnover. This role serves as the on-site authority, ensuring rapid control of loss, execution of drying and containment strategies, and disciplined crew leadership.

This position is critical in protecting early-stage margin by eliminating rework, enforcing standards, and delivering accurate, complete documentation. The Emergency Project Manager operates in high-pressure environments and must balance speed with precision, ensuring safety, compliance, and client confidence at every stage.

Success in this role is defined by the ability to stabilize chaotic environments, lead teams with discipline, and deliver clean, audit-ready project turnover that sets the reconstruction phase up for success.

WINMAR® is a leader in property restoration and emergency response services, specializing in rapid response mitigation, stabilization, and reconstruction. We operate in high-stakes environments where speed, precision, and discipline directly impact outcomes for clients and the business.

Our teams are built on accountability, standards-based execution, and a commitment to doing things right the first time. Emergency work is where projects are either set up for success or failure, and we take that responsibility seriously.

At WINMAR®, we don’t cut corners. We operate with urgency, enforce safety, and deliver clean, compliant work that protects both our clients and our margins.

• Emergency sites are stabilized quickly with clear control, containment, and execution
• Moisture mapping and drying strategies are accurate, efficient, and standards-based
• Crews operate with discipline, follow direction, and meet performance expectations
• Documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready every time
• Clients feel confident, informed, and supported during high-stress situations
• Safety standards are followed without exception across all job sites
• Projects transition cleanly to reconstruction with no gaps or rework required
• Margin is protected through strong decision-making and elimination of waste
• Communication across teams is clear, consistent, and proactive
• Performance targets are met or exceeded on a quarterly basis
• Issues are identified early and resolved quickly without escalation
• Work is completed right the first time, no shortcuts, no corrections needed

• Establish immediate site control within defined response time frames upon project assignment
• Execute accurate moisture mapping and implement standards-based drying plans
• Lead and direct crews to ensure efficient, compliant mitigation execution
• Maintain strict containment protocols to prevent cross-contamination and secondary damage
• Deliver complete, accurate, and timely daily documentation for all projects
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients during emergency situations
• Ensure all work meets safety standards and regulatory compliance requirements
• Prevent margin erosion by eliminating rework, waste, and operational drift
• Maintain project scope clarity and ensure seamless turnover to reconstruction teams
• Achieve audit-ready documentation on all projects to support compliance and incentives
• Drive team accountability to meet performance, quality, and timeline expectations
• Meet or exceed quarterly performance targets tied to gross profit and operational metrics

• Emergency Response Leadership – Ability to take control of high-pressure, time-sensitive situations
• Decision-Making Under Pressure – Makes fast, accurate decisions with limited information
• Technical Mitigation Expertise – Strong understanding of moisture mapping, drying systems, and…