Mitigation Project Leader: Emergency Restoration & Growth

Fortify Companies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis­

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Company vehicle

Technology stipend

Job summary

Fortify Companies, through Insurcomm Restoration, seeks a Mitigation Project Manager to lead emergency restoration projects from inspection to completion. This field-based role covers fire, water, mold, wind, and storm damage with responsibility for scope, estimates, costs, and profitability.

You will drive project lifecycle, coordinate with crews and clients, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with adherence to company standards and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in restoration, mitigation, or related construction field.
• Proven ability to scope losses and write accurate estimates.
• Strong understanding of insurance restoration processes.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple active projects.
• Ability to maintain IICRC Water (WRT) certification.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications (Mold, Fire, OSHA, Biohazard, etc.).
• Willingness to participate in On-Call rotation.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Proficiency with job management software and Microsoft Teams.
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive, solution-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Inspect losses and determine accurate scopes of mitigation services and associated costs.
• Prepare detailed and profitable estimates for fire, water, wind, vandalism, and related restoration losses.
• Manage approximately $1M+ in annual project volume.
• Reach agreement with insurance adjusters and/or clients on scope and pricing.
• Clearly define project expectations, including scope inclusions/exclusions and finished results.
• Obtain signed contracts and close restoration-related sales.
• Develop production budgets and pre-plan jobs for efficient execution.
• Coordinate daily production needs with the Project Coordinator.
• Relay scope of work to Crew Chiefs and Technicians and remain available for field support.
• Oversee all production on assigned projects to ensure quality control and scope completion.
• Conduct final walkthroughs with Crew Chiefs to ensure client satisfaction.
• Complete change orders, supplemental billings, and open item billings as needed.
• Assist with collections and support accounts receivable processes.
• Accurately track equipment and materials used on jobs.
• Analyze project profitability upon completion to assess estimate accuracy.
• Maintain weekly estimates-in-progress reporting.
• Attend weekly update meetings with A/R and management.
• Ensure daily documentation within PSA, including detailed file notes.
• Follow all company policies and job workflow procedures.
• Provide oversight, accountability, and coaching to Restoration Technicians.
• Assist in recruiting and developing mitigation personnel.

Skills

Restoration experience

Mitigation expertise

Estimate scoping

Insurance restoration

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

IICRC WRT

On-call readiness

Clean driving record

Job management software

Microsoft Teams

Team leadership

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

Fortify Companies, through Insurcomm Restoration, seeks a Mitigation Project Manager to lead emergency restoration projects from inspection to completion. This field-based role covers fire, water, mold, wind, and storm damage with responsibility for scope, estimates, costs, and profitability.

You will drive project lifecycle, coordinate with crews and clients, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with adherence to company standards and safety practices.