Traveling Project Director - Disaster Restoration - West Coast

Overview

At Kustom, we bring order to chaos after disaster strikes - restoring property, stability, and peace of mind for businesses and families across the country.

As a Traveling Project Director, you will lead complex commercial mitigation and reconstruction projects across the West Coast, mobilizing teams, managing large loss operations, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our national clients.

As a Traveling Project Director, you lead commercial mitigation and reconstruction projects from assessment through closeout. You manage field execution, oversee teams and trade partners, maintain budgets and schedules, and help ensure strong client outcomes across national project work. You are successful in this role by:

• Managing projects from start to finish, including crews, subcontractors, schedules, and field operations
• Conducting site assessments and developing project plans based on scope, client needs, and operational priorities
• Responding to project needs 24/7, including catastrophe, regional event, and large loss demands
• Overseeing multiple jobs within a region when needed

• Preparing budgets, estimates, and scopes of work
• Maintaining project profitability through cost control, schedule management, and operational oversight
• Reviewing and approving subcontractor proposals and change orders
• Partnering with operations to keep projects on schedule and within budget

• Directing job site operations with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance
• Maintaining project documentation, records, and client deliverables
• Communicating project updates, scope changes, and timeline impacts to stakeholders
• Ownership mentality and accountability for successful execution and quality results

This role is ideal for a write/run industry professional who has successfully led commercial projects and is comfortable operating in fast-moving, high-stakes environments. You bring strong operational leadership, financial awareness, and the ability to mobilize teams and deliver results across complex projects. You thrive in this role because you bring:

• 5+ years of experience in commercial disaster restoration and reconstruction
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, teams, and subcontractors across multiple locations simultaneously
• Experience preparing budgets, estimates, and scopes of work and reviewing subcontractor proposals, bids, and change orders
• Strong understanding of project financials, including cost control and profit margins
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with clients, field teams, and internal stakeholders
• Professional presence and ability to represent the company during high-impact projects
• Ability to travel extensively to support projects across the West Coast and reside near a major airport preferred

• Culture That Inspires - Teamwork integrity and a growth mindset fuel how we show up for each other and for the customers who rely on us
• Total Rewards Package - Competitive weekly pay with uncapped quarterly commission and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision 401(k), PTO, and more
• Career Growth Opportunities - Training mentorship and the chance to enhance your career and skills

Founded in 1968 Kustom has spent decades earning a stellar reputation as a nationally acclaimed industry-leading property restoration firm. We offer unparalleled full-service restoration and emergency services to commercial industrial and residential clients. Our legacy is built on innovative thinking meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to exceptional service ensuring that life and business continue smoothly for our clients nationwide.

At Kustom we unite experts who are driving the industry forward delivering positive life-changing outcomes for both commercial and residential customers. We do more than rebuild - we build trust.

If you re ready to make an impact with one of the largest privately held restoration companies in North America, we d like to meet you. Join our team and become part of our ongoing success story!

Kustom provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Subject to Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and/or ordinances, applicants must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Compensation is based on geographic location, demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education,…