Restoration Project Manager — Empathetic, High-Impact Lead

Merit Restorations; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle with Fuel Card

401(k) match up to 4%

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Merit Restorations in Arlington, TX is seeking a Restoration Project Manager to lead projects up to $50,000 from scope to closeout. You will coordinate with adjusters, subcontractors, and homeowners, while keeping jobs on time, on budget, and meeting high quality standards.

The right candidate is organized, detail-driven, and excels under pressure with clear communication and empathy for families navigating losses.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction project management experience preferred (residential/remodel/restoration).
• Prior insurance restoration or disaster recovery experience strongly preferred.
• Strong estimating ability; Xactimate knowledge a plus.
• Exceptional organizational, detail orientation, and follow-through skills.
• Positive, self-starting mindset; thrives in high-pressure environments.
• High empathy and excellent communication skills—calm under stress, clear with clients, confident with teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Procore, MS Project, or similar platforms a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and simultaneously.
• Able to work at the company office in Arlington, TX

Responsibilities

• Lead restoration projects from scope to closeout, including estimating, contracts, schedules, and reporting.
• Coordinate with adjusters, subcontractors, and homeowners to keep jobs on time and on budget.
• Monitor quality, safety, and codes; ensure compliance and documentation.
• Prepare budgets, track expenses, and manage cash flow; ensure gross profit margins.
• Conduct weekly progress meetings and provide lookahead schedules.

Skills

Construction project management

Estimating ability

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Empathy for clients

Procore / MS Project familiarity

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Xactimate

Procore

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Merit Restorations in Arlington, TX is seeking a Restoration Project Manager to lead projects up to $50,000 from scope to closeout. You will coordinate with adjusters, subcontractors, and homeowners, while keeping jobs on time, on budget, and meeting high quality standards.

The right candidate is organized, detail-driven, and excels under pressure with clear communication and empathy for families navigating losses.