Project Manager Restoration

BELFOR Property Restoration Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BELFOR Property Restoration Canada is seeking a Project Manager to lead emergency and restoration projects from initiation to completion. You will assess sites, prepare estimates using Xactimate, and maintain clear communication with clients, adjusters, and consultants.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely project delivery. As the field lead, you will oversee budgets, schedules, and approvals while mentoring team members and ensuring adherence to insurance and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Experience with Xactimate, XactAnalysis, Encircle and DocuSketch preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead restoration projects from start to finish, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence.
• Prepare estimates, floor plans, and project documentation using Xactimate and related tools.
• Maintain accurate project records in internal and external systems.
• Secure work authorizations and deposits while monitoring scope and budgets.
• Coordinate activities of subcontractors, permits, and inspections for smooth delivery.
• Communicate with clients, insurers, and consultants, providing timely updates.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Xactimate

XactAnalysis

Encircle

DocuSketch

Job description

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.

About BELFOR

BELFOR is a global leader in property restoration, helping families and businesses recover from fire, water, storm, and other disaster-related damage. We’re dedicated to restoring properties and rebuilding lives. Join a team that values excellence, teamwork, and your professional growth in a fast-paced, rewarding industry.

Position Overview

As a Project Manager at BELFOR , you’ll oversee emergency and restoration projects from start to finish—ensuring quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You’ll assess job sites, prepare estimates, and keep clients, adjusters, and consultants informed. As the first point of contact in the field, you’ll represent BELFOR with professionalism while building strong relationships and driving projects to successful completion.

What You’ll Do

• Manage restoration projects from initiation to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule compliance.
• Prepare estimates, floor plans, and documentation using Xactimate and other platforms.
• Maintain accurate project documentation in both internal and external systems.
• Secure work authorizations and deposits while ensuring scope, budget, and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate job activities, subcontractors, permits, and inspections for smooth project delivery.
• Communicate with clients, insurers, and stakeholders to provide updates and maintain strong relationships
• Oversee project finances, including billing, collections, and compliance with insurance/legislative standards.
• Monitor compliance with insurance requirements and legislative standards.
• Ensure job site safety by conducting hazard assessments, maintaining organized and hazard-free sites, and enforcing the proper use and care of tools, equipment, and PPE.
• Respond to emergencies to ensure timely and effective service delivery.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and feedback to team members to support successful project execution.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• High school diploma/GED.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
• Experience with Xactimate, XactAnalysis, Encircle, and DocuSketch.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract (must meet BELFOR Auto Policy requirements).

Nice to Have

• 3+ years’ experience in Project Management (construction or restoration).
• Post-secondary education in Construction, Business, or Project Management.
• Working knowledge of building codes and regulatory agencies.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation package;
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits;
• 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.

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.

Our Commitment to You

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.