Senior Project Director

BMS CAT & Blackmon Mooring; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary starting at $110k+

Commissions and revenue-based bonus

Employer paid Life Insurance

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Pet Insurance

401(k) Plan

Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

BMS CAT is seeking a Senior Project Director to drive revenue growth, manage projects, and lead teams across disaster restoration and reconstruction services. The role combines sales, estimating, scope writing, and hands-on project leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will excel at building relationships with clients, adjusters, and partners, while maintaining high standards of communication, profitability, and service excellence from start to finish of every project.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in disaster restoration, reconstruction, or related leadership roles.
• Proven ability to sell, estimate, write scopes, manage projects, and lead teams.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
• Experience with CRM systems and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a growth and operational plan.
• Sell restoration and reconstruction services.
• Lead client relationships with adjusters, consultants, property managers, and referral partners.
• Prospect opportunities and set appointments.
• Prepare estimates, scopes, budgets, and proposals.
• Oversee projects from opportunity to completion.
• Ensure profitability and client satisfaction.
• Train and support project and field teams.
• Collaborate with business development to maximize revenue.

Skills

Sales

Estimating

Project management

Leadership

CRM

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Tools

CRM systems

Estimating platforms

Project management tools

Job description

BMS CAT is a trusted leader in disaster restoration. From initial cleanup through full reconstruction, we support clients through every stage of the recovery process. Our work ranges from multi-million-dollar commercial losses to residential repairs of all sizes.

Founded in 1948, BMS CAT has built a long-standing reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We are a team of high-energy, high-performing professionals who work together to maintain BMS CAT’s position as an industry leader.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Director is responsible for driving revenue growth, managing projects, leading teams, and ensuring operational quality across assigned service lines.

The Senior Project Director is not a desk-only role. This position requires a hands-on leader who can sell work, estimate opportunities, write scopes, manage projects, and lead field and office teams through consistent exceptional execution. In this role, you will be expected to build relationships, identify revenue opportunities, close work, oversee project profitability, and ensure clients receive a high level of communication and service from start to finish.

The right candidate must be comfortable selling, estimating, writing scopes, running projects, and leading teams in a fast-paced disaster restoration and reconstruction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and execute a customer-focused growth and operational plan
• Sell restoration and reconstruction services across assigned service lines
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, adjusters, consultants, property managers, commercial clients, and referral partners
• Prospect new opportunities and set appointments
• Prepare estimates, scopes, budgets, and proposals for mitigation, restoration, and reconstruction projects
• Close point-of-sale opportunities when needed
• Oversee assigned or sold projects from initial opportunity through completion
• Manage day-to-day project execution, profitability, documentation, communication, and client satisfaction
• Lead, manage, and support project teams, field teams, estimators, and operational staff
• Create and implement scalable, consistent operational processes
• Train and support teams on operational standards, customer communication, documentation, and project execution
• Identify and maximize revenue opportunities through strong operational performance and collaboration with business development team
• Work closely with internal team members to capitalize on revenue-generating opportunities
• Communicate effectively in high-pressure and time-sensitive situations
• Assist with collection efforts as neededMaintain client information, sales activity, and project updates within CRM and company systems
• Support corporate reporting requirements
• Preserve memberships in relevant industry organizations as applicable
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in disaster restoration, reconstruction, construction management, commercial restoration, or a similar leadership role
• Proven ability to sell, estimate, write scopes, manage projects, and lead teams
• Understanding of mitigation, reconstruction, estimating, project management, and client relationship management
• Analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability
• Solid business judgment and the ability to make decisions in fast-moving situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to lead teams while also staying directly involved in sales, estimating, and project execution
• Collaborative mindset with a demonstrated record of proactive communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with CRM systems, estimating platforms, and project management tools (preferred)
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure, on-call environment with changing priorities
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours when needed

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $110k+ based on experience and location
• Commissions and revenue-based bonus potential
• Employer paid employee Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and more...

BMS CAT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.