Reconstruction Project Manager

Orion Placement; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an on-site Restoration/Project Manager in the Allentown area to lead residential and commercial restoration projects from inspection to completion. You will manage budgets, timelines, and quality while coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.

The role requires coordinating with customers, insurance adjusters, and internal teams, and participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restoration, reconstruction, disaster recovery, or insurance repair project management experience.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, field crews, schedules, budgets, and customer communication.
• Strong understanding of residential or commercial repair, mitigation, reconstruction, or construction workflows.
• Comfortable working in both office settings and active job sites.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
• Willingness to participate in an emergency on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential and commercial restoration and reconstruction projects from inspection through completion.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, production timelines, job costs, and quality control.
• Coordinate subcontractors, in-house trade staff, vendors, temporary labor teams, and material providers.
• Perform site inspections, document losses, take photos, gather measurements, and provide scope notes.
• Communicate with customers, tenants, insurance adjusters, internal teams, and field crews throughout the project.
• Schedule jobs based on deadlines, crew availability, material needs, and customer expectations.
• Ensure crews and subcontractors are prepared with the proper scope, materials, and job information.
• Maintain accurate updates in project management software and internal systems.
• Resolve customer questions, concerns, and project issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Support operational sales, referral relationships, and the company’s reputation in the market.
• Collect project funds and help ensure projects are completed profitably.
• Follow safety guidelines and ensure a high level of workmanship on every job.
• Participate in the 24-hour on-call rotation for emergency and after-hours losses.

Skills

Project management

Subcontractor management

Construction workflows

Office & field experience

Communication skills

Physical ability

On-call readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Project management software

Job description

• Join a growing restoration and reconstruction team where no two projects are the same
• Take ownership of meaningful work that helps families, businesses, and property owners recover after emergencies
• Work with a company that invests in training, certifications, tools, equipment, and long-term career growth
• Earn competitive compensation with commission opportunity, a company-provided cell phone, vehicle, and gas card
• Be part of a team-oriented culture built around quality work, safety, accountability, and customer service

Location: This is an on-site role based in the Allentown, PA area, supporting restoration and reconstruction projects throughout the surrounding Lehigh Valley market.

Note: Candidates must have directly relevant restoration, reconstruction, disaster recovery, or insurance repair industry experience. We are looking for someone who can manage projects, customers, subcontractors, timelines, budgets, and field execution while being a strong fit for a team-first culture.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a growing restoration and reconstruction company serving residential, commercial, and insurance clients across the Northeast. Our team responds to water, fire, storm, mold, environmental, and reconstruction needs, helping customers restore their properties and move forward after difficult events. We are known for responsive service, strong field execution, and a culture that values teamwork, training, safety, and doing the job right.

Job Description

• Manage residential and commercial restoration and reconstruction projects from inspection through completion
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, production timelines, job costs, and quality control
• Coordinate subcontractors, in-house trade staff, vendors, temporary labor teams, and material providers
• Perform site inspections, document losses, take photos, gather measurements, and provide scope notes
• Communicate with customers, tenants, insurance adjusters, internal teams, and field crews throughout the project
• Schedule jobs based on deadlines, crew availability, material needs, and customer expectations
• Ensure crews and subcontractors are prepared with the proper scope, materials, and job information
• Maintain accurate updates in project management software and internal systems
• Resolve customer questions, concerns, and project issues in a professional and timely manner
• Support operational sales, referral relationships, and the company’s reputation in the market
• Collect project funds and help ensure projects are completed profitably
• Follow safety guidelines and ensure a high level of workmanship on every job
• Participate in the 24-hour on-call rotation for emergency and after-hours losses

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restoration, reconstruction, disaster recovery, insurance repair, or closely related project management experience
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, field crews, schedules, budgets, and customer communication
• Strong understanding of residential or commercial repair, mitigation, reconstruction, or construction workflows
• Comfortable working in both office settings and active job sites
• Strong communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with changing priorities
• Comfortable using computers, mobile platforms, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and project management software
• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds when needed
• Willingness to participate in an emergency on-call rotation

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will do work that matters and directly helps people recover from property damage and emergencies
• You will be trusted to lead projects, solve problems, and build strong customer relationships
• You will join a company with real growth, multiple service lines, and advancement potential
• You will have the tools, support, and resources needed to succeed in the field
• You will be part of a team that values professionalism, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement