Reconstruction Project Manager

Advanced DRI; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced DRI, based in New Jersey, is seeking a Project Manager to oversee restoration projects. The ideal candidate will manage residential and commercial restoration tasks, including fire and water damage recovery. Responsibilities include budget management, subcontractor relations, quality control, and ensuring safety at work sites. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least two years of related experience. Preferred qualifications include IICRC certifications. Advanced DRI offers 24/7 emergency restoration services.

Qualifications

• At least two years of related experience in project management.
• Experience managing repair projects in the insurance restoration industry preferred.
• Participates in 24-hour on-call rotation for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs and budgets effectively.
• Ensure quality control and work site safety.
• Manage subcontractor relationships and delivery of services.
• Support ongoing training and development of team members.

Skills

Project management

Customer service skills

Excellent communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Time management

Leadership skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

IICRC certifications

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google Docs

Job description

Are you ready for an exciting job where no two days are ever the same? Our Project Managers work hard to help people and properties recover from damage due to disasters. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, enjoy working as part of a team, and be 100% reliable and accountable. The Project Manager handles residential and/or commercial restoration projects. Jobs include but are not limited to fire and water restoration jobs that involve mold, lead paint and/or asbestos as well as reconstruction.

Essential Functions

• Manages project costs and adhering to predetermined budgets
• Manages subcontractor relationships and delivery of services
• Recruits subcontractors
• Manages in-house trade staff
• Ensures quality control and work site safety
• Manages production schedules and timelines
• Operational sales and development of company brand
• Collects project funds
• Manages material and resource providers/vendors
• Manages customer and tenant relations
• Supports ongoing training and development of team members

Competencies

• Competency with computers, phone and other mobile platforms
• Competency with MS office suite, Google Docs and other related software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to function well in high-paced and at times stressful environments

Required Emergency / After Hours Assignments

• Participates in 24 hour on-call rotation, responding to emergency losses after hours. Rotation is one week every 6 weeks.
• Ensures every Field Team employee is aware and given timely notice of on-call shift assignments.
• During assigned on-call shift be responsive, answering all phone calls.
• Ensures all Field Team employees who are on‑call are responsive, answering all phone calls during shift assignment.

Required education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of related experience

Preferred education and experience

• Two or more years’ experience managing repair projects in the insurance restoration industry
• IICRC certifications in Water, Fire and Mold restoration
• Project Management related certifications and/or training

Advanced Disaster Recovery, Inc., is a leading restoration contractor in the NY/NJ/PA/CT area with more than 35 years of experience in disaster restoration, is looking for motivated, service‑centric full‑time employees to help grow its team of professionals in the region. We provide restoration services – such as emergency response, emergency pre‑planning, construction services, catastrophe response, contents restoration, environmental services, mold remediation, fire and smoke damage, and water damage services – to commercial, insurance and residential clients. We provide services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

To learn more about Advanced DRI, please visit https://www.advanceddri.com/