Project Manager

First Onsite - CA; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restoration company is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee disaster recovery projects. The role emphasizes client relations and requires a strong understanding of restoration practices and building codes. Benefits include competitive salary, commission, and a supportive work environment that values work-life balance.

Benefits

Extended health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Employee assistance programs

Educational and professional development support

National career mobility

Culture promoting work-life balance

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of solid restoration industry experience as a Project Manager is a MUST.
• Knowledge of Canadian construction codes is required.
• Experience with Xactimate - LEVEL 1 - 3 is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead disaster restoration projects from scoping to completion.
• Prepare accurate quotations, job costing, and managing budgets.
• Inspect work quality to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Project Management

Xactimate

Restoration Industry Knowledge

Budget Planning

Customer Service

Education

Valid G Driver's License

Job description

Be the Calm After the Storm - Joins us as an *experienced* Project Manager from the restoration industry!

First Onsite is seeking a full-time *experienced* Project Manager with level 1 or 2 Xactimate experience to lead disaster restoration projects from the ground up. In this role, you'll scope, sketch, and estimate the work required to restore properties to their pre-loss condition-while delivering an exceptional experience to clients during some of the most challenging times in their lives.

You're not just managing projects - you're restoring homes, businesses, and peace of mind. As the main point of contact, you ensure property owners feel supported, informed, and confident every step of the way.

At First Onsite, you'll be part of a team that has an incredible sense of urgency, acts with purpose, and leads with compassion. We offer a competitive salary, commission, and generous benefits-including extended health (medical, dental, vision), employee assistance programs, educational and professional development support, national career mobility, and a culture that promotes work-life balance.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PROJECT MANAGER

As a Project Manager, you play a key role in ensuring that projects are completed on time to our quality standards. To the property owner, adjuster, and insurance company, you are the face of our company. You establish trust as you consult with clients about projects, answering their questions and following up with them to ensure complete satisfaction. You prepare accurate quotations, job costing, and estimating.

Throughout each project you manage, you inspect progress and work quality to ensure that emergency and rebuild timelines are met and in alignment with policy and guidelines. You manage all sorts of restoration claims including water damage, fire damage to both residential and commercial properties. As necessary, you resolve disputes and complaints cheerfully and in a professional manner. The strong relationships you build with home/business owners, adjusters, property managers, and other key players assist you in generating new leads. Your knowledge of the restoration/construction industry, your skills as an estimator, and your knack for sales help you excel in this project management position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years of solid restoration industry experience as a Project Manager is a MUST have
• Knowledge of building Canadian construction and codes
• Experience with Xactimate - LEVEL 1 - 3
• Experience planning and monitoring budgets
• Valid driver's license - FULL G
• Clean criminal record
• Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation
• Work activities may include physical labour, material handling and lifting, climbing ladders, wearing a respirator, and working in tight spaces (attics, basements, and crawlspaces)

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you have experience in the restoration/renovation industry and feel that you would be right for this project management position, complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, First Onsite Restoration will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources or the Hiring Manager of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation