Senior Project Director: Lead Restoration Projects

ATI Restoration, LLC; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI Restoration, LLC seeks a Project Director to lead complex projects through design, permitting and construction, mentoring site Project Managers and coordinating ATI staff. You will own project financials, terms, and collections, while operating with significant independence as the principal project representative.

Senior/Executive PDs mentor Estimators and drive completion schedules, oversee subcontractors, ensure quality, and uphold safety policies across projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years restoration experience.
• Minimum 3+ years as Estimator or Project Manager in disaster restoration.
• 2+ years as Project Director with Excellent ratings (Senior PD).
• 3+ years as Senior Project Director with Excellent ratings (Executive PD).

Responsibilities

• Reviews projects to ensure scope is documented and understood by the customer.
• Establishes a budget for each project to ensure budgeted margins.
• Owns project financials: pricing, costs, margins and budget creation.
• Sets payment terms and manages progress billings and deductions.
• Directs Project Managers on payment terms and collections.
• Manages accounts receivable and coordinates with Legal/Collections.
• Mentors Project Estimators with performance reviews and training.
• Establishes a realistic completion schedule with the customer.
• Directs subcontractors and negotiates agreements.
• Ensures work quality and changes are coordinated with the customer.
• Prepares punch lists and secures final certificate of satisfaction.
• Resolves conflicts, warranty issues and customer concerns.
• Monitors OSHA compliance and safety policies.
• Participates in marketing functions and events.
• Upholds company policies and procedures.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

ATI Restoration, LLC seeks a Project Director to lead complex projects through design, permitting and construction, mentoring site Project Managers and coordinating ATI staff. You will own project financials, terms, and collections, while operating with significant independence as the principal project representative.

Senior/Executive PDs mentor Estimators and drive completion schedules, oversee subcontractors, ensure quality, and uphold safety policies across projects.