Residential Construction Project Manager

Midwest Remediation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Remediation in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an experienced Residential Construction Project Manager to lead insurance-based reconstruction projects from estimates through completion. You will supervise crews, manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractors, and ensure compliance with insurance standards.

The role requires 3+ years in construction/project management, restoration/remediation experience, and proficiency with Xactimate and CRM tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction, carpentry, drywall, exteriors, flooring, painting, and project management.
• Experience in restoration or remediation field with insurance companies on fire rebuilds and similar projects.
• Experience managing and closing $2 million+ in projects annually.
• Strong supervisory skills leading crews and overseeing subcontractors and vendors.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms and project management software (Xactimate).
• Ability to create and manage budgets, estimates, and job schedules.

Responsibilities

• Review project estimates, verify budgets, and ensure schedules align with the project plan.
• Oversee a working subcontractor base across major trades and ensure job costing, performance, and documentation stay on track.
• Guide teams performing drywall, carpentry, painting, and flooring while updating all project files using CRM and project management software.
• Ensure every job meets budget, time expectations, and insurance standards.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Xactimate

CRM platforms

Job description

Midwest Remediation is seeking an experienced Residential Construction Project Manager to join our team full-time in Indianapolis, IN. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing insurance-based reconstruction projects-not remodeling-from initial estimates through successful completion. If you have extensive experience in construction management and project estimation (especially in the restoration or remediation field).

This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $85,000 per year, and a stable schedule, allowing you to manage your work-life balance while leading critical projects. We also provide our Remediation Construction Project Managers with a company vehicle and gas card, business account cards, and a healthy incentive plan that allows you to earn up to 2% of the revenue you generate based on performance, revenue, and timely project completion!

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

At Midwest Remediation, we help people recover when disaster strikes. With a reputation built on trust, reliability, and quality work, our team specializes in restoration and reconstruction services for homes and businesses. We believe in doing the right thing, working with integrity, and treating every project as if it were our own.

We foster a collaborative and professional work environment where employees are valued and supported. If you're looking for a company that appreciates hard work, craftsmanship, and leadership, you'll feel right at home with us.

YOUR ROLE AS A RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

As a Residential Construction Project Manager, your day will begin by reviewing project estimates, verifying budgets, and ensuring schedules-including Gantt charts and work orders-align with the project plan. You'll oversee a working subcontractor base across all major trades and ensure job costing, performance, and documentation stay on track.

Throughout each day, you'll guide teams performing tasks like drywall, carpentry, painting, and flooring, while keeping stakeholders informed and updating all project files using CRM and job/project management software. You'll ensure that every job not only meets budget and time expectations but exceeds client and insurance standards.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in construction, carpentry, drywall, exteriors, flooring, painting, and residential or commercial project management
• Experience in the restoration or remediation field, working with insurance companies on fire rebuilds and similar projects (not remodeling)
• Experience managing and closing $2 million+ in projects annually
• Strong supervisory skills with experience leading crews and overseeing a network of subcontractors and vendors
• Familiarity with CRM platforms and project management software (Xactimate)
• Familiarity with work orders and job invoicing
• Ability to create and manage budgets, estimates, and job schedules
• Ability to provide proof of previous job history, references, and a project list
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pull covered and dump trailers
• Ability to lift more than 25lbs multiple times a day safely

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer-facing experience
• Xactimate experience
• 5+ years of experience

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time position works a steady schedule of Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.