Restoration Project Coordinator — Assistant PM

First Onsite; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

First Onsite is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to be at the heart of our restoration projects in Portland. You’ll work with leadership to evaluate, develop, and execute scopes of work, while keeping budgets, schedules, and documentation on track.

You’ll coordinate with subcontractors, crews, and clients, prepare schedules, manage change orders, and help with billing and site safety. This role requires leadership and a practical, hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Relevant leadership experience.
• 2+ years of experience in the restoration/construction industry, with knowledge of water, flood, fire, smoke, mold, asbestos, and rebuild remediation.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Understand, evaluate, develop, and execute the scope of work with leadership.
• Solicit, receive, and approve subcontractor proposals within budget.
• Prepare project schedules including crew and subcontractor schedules.
• Manage, support, and assist job crews.
• Fill in as needed, including physical labor.
• Create and maintain job activity paperwork and jobsite inventories.
• Maintain a daily log of conditions, activities, communications, and notable events.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and other job-related administrative documents.
• Proactively monitor and provide updates when there is risk of not meeting budget, gross profit, or schedule.
• Manage receipt and approval of change orders.
• Perform or ensure execution of daily job site safety meetings.
• Arrange for permits, as needed.
• Accurately maintain daily reports, timesheets, equipment records, moisture maps, and material sheets.
• Manage defined scope of work and review opportunities for change orders.
• Assist with creating a project schedule.
• Issue work orders to subcontractors and manage their scope of work/change orders.
• Perform billing reviews to ensure data accuracy.
• Available 24/7

Skills

Leadership experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree preferred

Job description

First Onsite is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to be at the heart of our restoration projects in Portland. You’ll work with leadership to evaluate, develop, and execute scopes of work, while keeping budgets, schedules, and documentation on track.

You’ll coordinate with subcontractors, crews, and clients, prepare schedules, manage change orders, and help with billing and site safety. This role requires leadership and a practical, hands-on approach.