Construction Manager — Restoration & Estimating Lead

Restoration 1 of Birmingham; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bonus based on performance

Company car

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

Restoration 1 of Birmingham is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead our reconstruction division. This role oversees every aspect from precise Xactimate estimates to production completion, while building scalable systems and a high-performing team.

You will report to the Director of Operations and drive profitability with exceptional customer service. Initially, you’ll manage every project personally with opportunities to grow a team as the company expands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in construction scoping and estimating (residential or light commercial).
• Proficiency in Xactimate and related estimation tools.
• Ability to read scopes, blueprints, and spec sheets with confidence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with insurance adjusters and understanding property and casualty concepts.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, margin, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections of residential properties post-mitigation to assess scope of work.
• Produce precise, well-structured estimates using Xactimate that reflect what is needed.
• Collaborate with the Construction Manager and project team to align estimates with field execution.
• Communicate scope and expectations clearly with property owners and adjusters.
• Push back on inaccurate assumptions and advocate for project requirements.
• Maximize revenue opportunities without inflating scope with justified line items.
• Assist with estimate revisions, supplements, and change orders as needed.
• Track approval timelines and ensure smooth handoffs from estimating to production.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Detail oriented

Tools

Xactimate

Xcelerate

Encircle

DocuSketch

Job description

Restoration 1 of Birmingham is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead our reconstruction division. This role oversees every aspect from precise Xactimate estimates to production completion, while building scalable systems and a high-performing team.

You will report to the Director of Operations and drive profitability with exceptional customer service. Initially, you’ll manage every project personally with opportunities to grow a team as the company expands.