Mitigation Project Manager: Water, Fire & Mold (NYC)

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

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.