Restoration Construction Project Manager

Amerit Consulting; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerit Consulting in Northern California seeks an accomplished Restoration Construction Project Manager (Fire & Wildfire Rebuild) to lead fire restoration, reconstruction, and insurance repair projects.

Hybrid work environment with frequent site visits; you will manage multiple active projects, coordinate subcontractors and vendors, review scopes and budgets, and maintain proactive communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• PM experience in construction/restoration/insurance repair.
• Fire restoration experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of job costing, scheduling, scopes, and construction sequencing.
• Ability to read and work from Xactimate scopes.
• Strong communication with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving and field leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects forward without constant supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fire restoration, reconstruction, and insurance repair projects throughout Northern California.
• Manage assigned projects from handoff through final completion.
• Review project scopes, estimates, schedules, and execution plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors, field crews, vendors, inspections, and materials.
• Build and maintain project schedules to ensure timely project completion.
• Monitor jobsite readiness and workflow efficiency.
• Resolve project-related issues and remove roadblocks proactively.
• Maintain high-level customer communication and service throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular project updates and communicate schedule changes professionally.
• Read and interpret Xactimate scopes and project documentation.
• Review job costs, budgets, and project requirements.
• Identify change orders, supplements, and missing scope items when applicable.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Multi-project management

Tools

Xactimate

Buildertrend

Docusketch

Matterport

Job description

Our client, seeks accomplished Restoration Construction Project Manager (Fire & Wildfire Rebuild).

Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship

Location(s):

• Northern California (Multiple openings in Stockton, Modesto, and East Bay Areas) - Hybrid (job sites, office, remote)
• Urgent hiring needs currently focused in the Stockton/Modesto and East Bay Area, California markets.

Notes:

• Multiple openings available across Stockton, East Bay, and Modesto regions.
• Role involves managing both fire restoration and residential rebuild (wildfire recovery) projects.
• Hybrid work environment with frequent site visits.
• Fast-paced, client-facing role requiring strong coordination and leadership skills.

Job Description:

• Oversee fire restoration, reconstruction, and insurance repair projects throughout Northern California.
• Manage assigned projects from handoff through final completion.
• Review project scopes, estimates, schedules, and execution plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors, field crews, vendors, suppliers, inspections, and materials.
• Build and maintain project schedules to ensure timely project completion.
• Monitor jobsite readiness and workflow efficiency.
• Resolve project-related issues and remove roadblocks proactively.
• Maintain high-level customer communication and service throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular project updates and communicate schedule changes professionally.
• Address customer concerns promptly and effectively.
• Read and interpret Xactimate scopes and project documentation.
• Review job costs, budgets, and project requirements.
• Identify change orders, supplements, and missing scope items when applicable.
• Protect gross profit margins by managing labor, material, and subcontractor costs.
• Communicate financial risks and project concerns proactively.
• Conduct regular site visits, quality inspections, and punch list management.
• Ensure subcontractors and crews meet company quality standards.
• Hold subcontractors and crews accountable for workmanship and performance.
• Maintain organized and accurate project documentation.
• Keep project information current within company systems.
• Utilize construction and restoration software platforms effectively.
• Manage multiple active projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively with customers, subcontractors, vendors, insurance-related parties, and internal teams.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, accountability, urgency, and problem-solving skills.
• Represent the company with professionalism, integrity, and confidence.

Qualifications:

• Project management experience in construction, restoration, reconstruction, or insurance repair.
• Strong preference for fire restoration experience.
• Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of job costing, scheduling, scopes, and construction sequencing.
• Ability to read and work from Xactimate scopes.
• Strong communication skills with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving and field leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects forward without constant supervision.
• Comfortable holding subcontractors and crews accountable.
• Professional, organized, and detail-oriented communication style.
• Basic computer and software proficiency.
• Ability to read and understand construction scopes and project documentation.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and DMV check.

Nice to Haves:

• Fire restoration and insurance reconstruction experience.
• Residential or commercial construction experience.
• Foreman, superintendent, estimator, or lead carpenter experience.
• Restoration or rebuild experience.
• Experience with Buildertrend.
• Experience reading Xactimate scopes.
• Experience with Docusketch.
• Experience with Matterport.
• Leadership potential and desire to grow within a rapidly expanding company.

Company Overview:

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward.

Amerit Consulting 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.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.