Project Manager - Restoration

BELFOR CANADA INC.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BELFOR Canada Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead emergency restoration projects in Montreal and surrounding areas. You will drive revenue while ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction, serving as the main contact for clients, adjusters, and consultants.

You will assess sites, prepare estimates, manage timelines and budgets, coordinate staff and subcontractors, and mentor junior team members to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in construction, restoration, or insurance.
• Proficiency with Xactimate/XactAnalysis; Encircle and DocuSketch an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and hazardous materials.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and time management skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract (must meet BELFOR Auto Policy requirements).

Responsibilities

• Manage restoration projects from start to finish, ensuring quality, safety, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Assess damage, prepare accurate estimates, floor plans, and documentation using Xactimate and other platforms.
• Secure work authorizations, deposits, permits, and inspections to support smooth project delivery.
• Act as the primary contact for clients, insurers, subcontractors, and consultants, providing updates, technical explanations, and strong customer service.
• Lead site meetings, coordinate field staff and subcontractors, and maintain organized, hazard-free job sites.
• Oversee project finances, including billing, collections, and compliance with insurance and legislative standards.
• Support business development through client engagement and industry events.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies to ensure timely service.
• Mentor and provide feedback to team members to drive project success.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Post-secondary education in Construction/Business/Project Management

PMP certification (asset)

Tools

Xactimate

XactAnalysis

Encircle

DocuSketch

Job description

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Lead the Team. Drive Results. Restore with Excellence

At BELFOR, we restore more than buildings—we restore peace of mind

As a global leader in property restoration for over 70 years, we help people recover from the unexpected.

Position Overview

As a Project Managerat BELFOR, you’ll lead emergency and restoration projects from start to finish—driving revenue while ensuring quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You’ll assess sites, prepare estimates, and act as the main point of contact for clients, adjusters, and consultants. Representing BELFOR with professionalism, you’ll build strong relationships and deliver successful project outcomes that restore homes, businesses, and communities.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage restoration projects from start to finish, ensuring quality, safety, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Assess damage, prepare accurate estimates, floor plans, and documentation using Xactimate and other platforms.
• Secure work authorizations, deposits, permits, and inspections to support smooth project delivery.
• Act as the primary contact for clients, insurers, subcontractors, and consultants, providing updates, technical explanations, and strong customer service.
• Lead site meetings, coordinate field staff and subcontractors, and maintain organized, hazard-free job sites.
• Oversee project finances, including billing, collections, and compliance with insurance and legislative standards.
• Support business development through client engagement and industry events.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies to ensure timely service.
• Mentor and provide feedback to team members to drive project success.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• 3+ years of project management experience in construction, restoration, or insurance.
• Proficiency with Xactimate/XactAnalysis; experience with Encircle and DocuSketch an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and hazardous materials.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and time management skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract (must meet BELFOR Auto Policy requirements).

Nice To Have:

• Post-secondary education in Construction, Business, or Project Management; PMP certification an asset.

Working Conditions

• Standard business hours with potential evening, on-call, or extended work as needed
• Physical tasks may include standing, lifting, walking,bending, kneeling, and working in tight or confined spaces, as well as at heights over 5 feet.
• Manual dexterity required for keyboarding, repetitive tasks, and extended computer use with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Periodic travel to job sites is required.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive compensation package;
• Company phone and laptop provided;
• Paid vacation and RRSP matching program;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP); and
• Leadership development and industry-specific training and support.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT (AODA IN ONTARIO)

BELFOR (Canada) Inc. is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the provincial guidelines for accessibility (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Ontario Only). As such, BELFOR (Canada) Inc. will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

HUMAN RIGHTS STATEMENT

BELFOR (Canada) Inc. strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, BELFOR(Canada) Inc. will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment