Project Director

firstonsiteus; East Dundee (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Onsite is seeking a Project Director to lead restoration projects from concept to completion. You will develop scopes of work, estimates, and preliminary budgets, leveraging Xactimate and coordinating with Operations to drive profitability.

You will gather field data, manage schedules, reviews of subcontractor proposals, and maintain project records. A strong service mindset and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in construction/restoration.
• 3+ years industry experience.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 4+ certifications.
• Disaster restoration experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish, including crews, subcontractors, and schedules
• Prepare budgets, estimates, and scope of work; maintain profit margins
• Oversee daily jobsite operations, safety, and documentation
• Review and approve subcontractor proposals and change orders
• Collaborate with operations to ensure projects stay on schedule and budget
• Maintain client deliverables and project records in Salesforce
• Conduct mitigation assessments and develop project plans
• Respond to project needs 24/7

Skills

Leadership

3+ years experience

Construction knowledge

Disaster restoration experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

A Day in the Life of a Project Director

As a Project Director at First Onsite, you are at the heart of transforming restoration projects from concept to completion. Leveraging tools like Xactimate, you'll develop precise scopes of work, estimates, and preliminary budgets that set each project up for success. Working closely with Operations, you gather field measurements, plans, photos, and materials, applying both technical expertise and a deep understanding of construction and restoration costs to every job.

Your positive, service-driven mindset makes you a trusted partner to colleagues, clients, and subcontractors alike. From building strong relationships to streamlining collections and proactively solving challenges, you ensure projects move forward smoothly and profitably. Clear communication and attention to detail are your trademarks, keeping the right people informed at every stage and helping deliver exceptional results every time.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects from start to finish, including crews, subcontractors, and schedules
• Prepare budgets, estimates, and scope of work; maintain profit margins
• Oversee daily jobsite operations, safety, and documentation
• Review and approve subcontractor proposals and change orders
• Collaborate with operations to ensure projects stay on schedule and budget
• Maintain client deliverables and project records in Salesforce
• Conduct mitigation assessments and develop project plans
• Respond to project needs 24/7

Experience & Education:

• Leadership experience in construction/restoration
• Knowledge of construction documents and large loss projects
• 3+ years industry experience
• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree, preferred
• 4+ certifications
• Disaster restoration experience, preferred
• Valid driver's license

First Onsite provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

First Onsite (and its Companies) participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.