Exterior Project Manager - Chicago

ServiceMaster RRH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

ServiceMaster DSI seeks an Exterior Project Manager in Chicago to lead day-to-day exterior restoration projects, including roofing, guttering, and related repairs, ensuring scope accuracy and profitability.

You will manage subcontractors, coordinate with internal teams, and maintain documentation while meeting carrier/TPA requirements and safety standards. Applicants should have 3+ years in exterior construction and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; college coursework or degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in exterior construction, roofing, or insurance restoration.
• Experience managing exterior-only insurance repair projects preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• HAAG Certification or equivalent exterior damage evaluation training preferred.
• Proficiency with Xactimate or similar estimating software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with documentation accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to work independently in a lean, fast-moving environment.
• Strong communication with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze job costs and protect profitability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to conduct customer and subcontractor discussions professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned exterior restoration projects from assignment through completion.
• Ensure adherence to insurance carrier and TPA requirements related to exterior damage evaluation, estimating, and photo documentation.
• Prepare and review exterior estimates, ensuring scope accuracy and pricing integrity.
• Source, vet, and manage subcontractors across exterior trades (roofing, siding, gutters, windows).
• Schedule and monitor subcontractor performance for quality, safety, and timeliness.
• Track job costs and flag margin concerns to the General Manager.
• Serve as primary day-to-day contact for customers on assigned projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure clean handoffs between interior and exterior scopes.
• Maintain documentation and quality control per company standards.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety procedures, and regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Independent work

Multi-project management

Cost analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Construction Management coursework/degree preferred

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

About DSI

When disaster strikes, ServiceMaster DSI will be there to help. As the largest operator of ServiceMaster Restore, ServiceMaster DSI has the experience and resources to help homeowners and business owners recover after a loss. From a kitchen fire to a flash flood, ServiceMaster DSI is your recovery expert. DSI is an amazing place to work, with happy employees that are ready to help families and businesses recover from fire and water damage. We provide state of the art equipment and resources to complete our projects successfully.

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

Position: Exterior Project Manager

When disaster strikes, ServiceMaster DSI will be there to help. As the largest operator of ServiceMaster Restore, ServiceMaster DSI has the experience and resources to help homeowners and business owners recover after a loss. From a kitchen fire to a flash flood, ServiceMaster DSI is your recovery expert. DSI is an amazing place to work, with happy employees that are ready to help families and businesses recover from fire and water damage. We provide state of the art equipment and resources to complete our projects successfully.

The Position

We're looking for a Roofing and Exterior Project Manager. This role is to manage the day-to-day execution of exterior insurance repair projects assigned by the General Manager - Exterior Restoration, including roofing and related exterior scopes. This role is responsible for job-site execution, subcontractor management, estimating support, documentation, and quality control on assigned projects, while ensuring compliance with carrier and TPA requirements and job profitability.

The salary for this position starts at $70,000K-$75,000K annually, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned exterior restoration projects from assignment through completion.
• Ensure adherence to insurance carrier and TPA requirements related to exterior damage evaluation, estimating, and photo documentation.
• Prepare and review exterior estimates, ensuring scope accuracy, pricing integrity, and defensibility.
• Source, vet, and manage subcontractors across exterior trades including roofing, siding, gutters, windows, and related exterior repairs.
• Schedule and monitor subcontractor performance to ensure quality, safety, and timeliness.
• Track job costs on assigned projects and flag margin concerns to the General Manager.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for customers on assigned projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure clean handoffs between interior and exterior scopes of work.
• Maintain documentation and quality control practices per company standards.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety procedures, and applicable local and state regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; (College coursework or degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in exterior construction, roofing, or insurance restoration.
• Experience managing exterior-only insurance repair projects preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License
• HAAG Certification or equivalent exterior damage evaluation training preferred.
• Working knowledge of insurance carrier and TPA documentation and photo requirements.
• Proficiency with Xactimate or similar estimating software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on documentation accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to work independently in a lean, fast-moving environment.
• Strong communication skills with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze job costs and make decisions to protect profitability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to conduct customer and subcontractor discussions professionally.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and financial reviews.
• Ability to complete required documentation and reporting accurately.

The Ideal Candidate Must Be Able To Complete All Physical Requirements Of The Job With Or Without a Reasonable Accommodation. Physical Requirements Of This Position Include:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to access roofs and exterior elevations safely.
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate clearly.
• Body position abilities include: Standing, walking, climbing ladders, sitting, crouching.
• Body movement abilities include: Bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, and driving

Working Conditions

Working conditions will include job sites in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, as well as some work performed in office or climate-controlled environments. This position will require travel within the assigned market and physical access to exterior work areas, including roofs.

Why work for DSI

• We are the nation's largest ServiceMaster franchise company with 26 locations and growing across US
• The culture! We work together – openly and cross-functionally because it enables us to build relationships, learning together and winning as a team.
• Great Benefits! We offer medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, along with other supplementary plans. Our PTO package helps you have that work/life balance.
• Restoration industry is growing rapidly and so are we!
• We have year-round work that’s steady and consistent.

If you're looking for a challenging and fulfilling career, be part of the ServiceMaster DSI family.

DSI Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets Welcome!

Compensation

Compensation: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Built on a foundation of great brands and employees with a passion for service, our vision is to be the leading provider of essential services through empowered people, world-class customer service and convenient access. By joining ServiceMaster, you'll be part of a talented network of employees with a shared vision.

Our environment is a diverse community where successful people work together to achieve common goals.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The ServiceMaster Company, LLC.