Mitigation Manager

Teksky LLC; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teksky LLC in West Columbia, SC seeks an experienced Mitigation Manager to lead day-to-day field operations for a growing restoration company focused on mitigation and emergency restoration services. This hands-on role manages crews, develops technicians, maintains equipment, and ensures safe, efficient job completion to industry standards.

The position emphasizes mitigation over reconstruction, with involvement in after-hours rotations and storm response as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous restoration management or mitigation management experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with water, fire, and mold mitigation.
• Experience leading and developing restoration technicians.
• Knowledge of IICRC S500 and S520 standards.
• Experience managing restoration equipment, vehicles, and warehouse operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background and drug screening.
• Comfortable working in the field and responding to emergency situations.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in crawlspaces, attics, and other jobsite environments while wearing PPE.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily water, fire, and mold mitigation operations.
• Oversee field technicians and ensure jobs are properly scoped and executed.
• Review job documentation, moisture readings, photographs, notes, and drying records.
• Monitor drying progress and identify issues that could delay job completion.
• Maintain high standards for safety, PPE usage, quality, and customer service.
• Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and develop restoration technicians.
• Develop Lead Technicians and Client Managers for future leadership opportunities.
• Manage employee performance and address performance issues when necessary.
• Maintain warehouse organization, inventory, equipment, and readiness.
• Oversee company mitigation vehicles, maintenance schedules, and fleet safety.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are ready for emergency deployment.
• Track operational KPIs such as completed jobs, margins, drying times, documentation, and safety.
• Work closely with estimating and coordination teams regarding new jobs, estimates, and supplements.
• Participate in an after-hours emergency response rotation.
• Remain available for storm and large-loss response when required.

Skills

Restoration management

Mitigation management

Water mitigation

Fire mitigation

Mold mitigation

Team leadership

Industry standards

Driver's license

Background check

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Mitigation Manager to lead day-to-day field operations for a growing restoration company. This is a mitigation-focused management position, covering water damage, fire damage, and mold remediation.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can manage restoration crews, develop technicians, maintain equipment and vehicles, and ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and according to industry standards.

This is not a reconstruction or remodeling position. The focus is strictly on mitigation and emergency restoration services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily water, fire, and mold mitigation operations.
• Oversee field technicians and ensure jobs are properly scoped and executed.
• Review job documentation, moisture readings, photographs, notes, and drying records.
• Monitor drying progress and identify issues that could delay job completion.
• Maintain high standards for safety, PPE usage, quality, and customer service.
• Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and develop restoration technicians.
• Develop Lead Technicians and Client Managers for future leadership opportunities.
• Manage employee performance and address performance issues when necessary.
• Maintain warehouse organization, inventory, equipment, and readiness.
• Oversee company mitigation vehicles, maintenance schedules, and fleet safety.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are ready for emergency deployment.
• Track operational KPIs such as completed jobs, margins, drying times, documentation, and safety.
• Work closely with estimating and coordination teams regarding new jobs, estimates, and supplements.
• Participate in an after-hours emergency response rotation.
• Remain available for storm and large-loss response when required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous restoration management or mitigation management experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with water, fire, and mold mitigation.
• Experience leading and developing restoration technicians.
• Knowledge of IICRC S500 and S520 standards.
• Experience managing restoration equipment, vehicles, and warehouse operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background and drug screening.
• Comfortable working in the field and responding to emergency situations.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in crawlspaces, attics, and other jobsite environments while wearing PPE.

Preferred Experience:

• Xactimate
• IICRC certifications such as WRT, ASD, AMRT, or FSRT
• Monday.com or similar restoration documentation platforms
• EOS or other structured business management systems