Mitigation Foreman: Restoration Crew Lead (On-Call)

Authority Brands; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

DRYmedic Restoration Services is seeking a Mitigation Foreman to supervise restoration projects, lead a skilled crew, and coordinate subcontractors on site. The role requires hands-on leadership in water, fire, mold, or asbestos mitigation, ensuring safety and efficiency.

The candidate will work closely with the Project Manager, document progress, and manage equipment setup and on-site workflow. On-call rotation and OT are paid as per schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license and pass a background check.
• Reliable transportation to the office.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lb and perform physical tasks.
• Strong teamwork and communication in a field setting.
• Familiarity with using email and standard office software.
• Willingness to work on-call and overtime as scheduled.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Comfort with on-site supervision and coordinating subcontractors.
• Maintaining job-site safety and compliance with OSHA rules.
• Experience supervising mitigation projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager on all job site activities.
• Execute the restoration production action plan.
• Communicate workflow and scope with project team.
• Lead crew to remove or demolish non-restorable materials.
• Supervise crew and any subcontractors on site.
• Utilize truck-mounted extractor efficiently.
• Extract standing water when needed.
• Set up equipment, move tools, restock vans.
• Maintain job site safety.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Use power tools appropriately.
• Identify and place drying equipment correctly.
• Document loss sites with project manager using company software.
• Take photos at different stages of a project.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Background check

Reliable transportation

Lift 50 lbs

Teamwork

OSHA respirator compliance

Email & software usage

Confined spaces

On-call / OT

Physical stamina

Tools

Company software for documenting loss sites

Job description

DRYmedic Restoration Services is seeking a Mitigation Foreman to supervise restoration projects, lead a skilled crew, and coordinate subcontractors on site. The role requires hands-on leadership in water, fire, mold, or asbestos mitigation, ensuring safety and efficiency.

The candidate will work closely with the Project Manager, document progress, and manage equipment setup and on-site workflow. On-call rotation and OT are paid as per schedule.