Mitigation Project Manager

iicrc-careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Paul Davis is hiring a Mitigation Project Manager to oversee water, fire, mold, and contents projects from initial loss through completion. You’ll manage customer communication, field operations, documentation, budgets, and claim compliance while ensuring projects move efficiently and customers feel supported.

This is a foundational role in a growing franchise with flexible hours including nights and weekends as the situation requires.

Qualifications

• Integrity, honesty, and strong character.
• Self-motivation, growth mindset, ownership, and responsibility.
• A desire to help people in distress.
• Experience managing mitigation and repairs projects in NYC.
• Significant experience with water, fire, mold, and contents.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, and job sequencing.
• Proficiency with technology and adaptability to new software.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• IICRC certification (at least WRT).
• 2-3 years of managing restoration projects end to end.

Responsibilities

• Manage mitigation projects from initial loss through dry-out and transition to reconstruction.
• Conduct inspections, define scopes, and coordinate crews, equipment, and vendors.
• Maintain complete project documentation, including photos, moisture logs, daily notes, and compliance records.
• Communicate with customers, property managers, adjusters, and stakeholders throughout the project.
• Manage budgets, timelines, change conditions, and project closeout.
• Partner with office staff to support billing and collections.
• Manage crews including hiring and development.

Skills

Integrity

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Driving license

Project management

Water damage knowledge

Vendor management

Technology proficiency

Education

IICRC WRT certification

Tools

Xactimate

Cotality

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance


• Competitive salary


• Flexible schedule


• Free uniforms


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Training & development

Reports To: General Manager

We're hiring a Mitigation Project Manager to oversee water, fire, mold, and contents projects from first notice of loss through completion. You'll manage customer communication, field operations, documentation, budgets, and claim compliance while ensuring projects move efficiently and customers feel supported. This will be a foundational role in a growing franchise.

What does a Mitigation Project Manager with Paul Davis do?

• Manage mitigation projects from initial loss through dry-out and transition to reconstruction.


• Conduct inspections, define scopes, and coordinate crews, equipment, and vendors.


• Maintain complete project documentation, including photos, moisture logs, daily notes, and compliance records.


• Communicate with customers, property managers, adjusters, and stakeholders throughout the project.


• Manage budgets, timelines, change conditions, and project closeout.


• Partner with office staff to support billing and collections.


• Manage crews including hiring and development


• Given emergency services nature of role, flexible hours (nights / weekend) expected.

Qualifications:

Required

• Integrity, honesty, and strong character


• Self-motivation, growth mindset, ownership, and responsibility


• A desire to help people in distress


• Experience managing mitigation and repairs projects in NYC


• Significant experience with water, fire, mold, and contents


• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, and job sequencing


• Proficiency with technology and adaptability to new software


• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation


• IICRC certification (at least WRT)


• 2-3 years of managing restoration projects end to end

Preferred

• Restoration or insurance-related construction experience


• Estimating experience or familiarity with Xactimate and Cotality (a plus, not required)


• Additional IICRC certifications (ASD, FSRT)

Who Thrives in This Role:

• You take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks


• You are margin-aware and disciplined about scope


• You hold subcontractors accountable and follow through


• You communicate early when issues arise

Pay Structure & Hours:

• Competitive base salary


• Uncapped earning potential with performance-based incentive tied to completed, profitable projects


• Full-time role with variable field schedule based on active projects

Compensation structure and incentive details are discussed during the interview process.

Benefits:

• Uncapped performance-based incentive opportunities.


• Generous vehicle and cell phone allowance


• Company laptop


• Paid time off and sick leave in accordance with NYC law


• Leadership development and cross training opportunities


• Paid training and certification support
  
• Strong team culture and operational support

Why Join The Team?

Paul Davis is an industry leader in restoration and reconstruction for insurance providers and commercial properties across the United States and Canada. We are growing locally and offer career opportunities for individuals who want purpose in their work and take pride in serving others. Our owner speaks Spanish, and bilingual communication is part of how we serve our customers.

Built on strong principles of customer service, leadership, and continuous improvement, Paul Davis provides the tools, training, and support needed for long-term success.

Values:

Deliver what you promise. Respect the individual. Have pride in what you do. Practice continuous improvement.

Vision:

To provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need.

Mission:

To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We support and hire Veterans and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’re ready to help others during their toughest moments and thrive in a rewarding, high-performance role, we’d love to meet you.