Senior Project Manager — Restoration & Safety Leader

First Onsite - US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

First Onsite in Chicago is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead restoration and construction efforts, overseeing budgets, schedules, and safety to deliver high-quality outcomes on complex projects.

You will coordinate with project teams, customers, and subcontractors while coaching staff and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. This role demands strong leadership and accountability across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the restoration/construction industry or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in water, flood, fire, smoke, mold, and asbestos remediation.
• Safety courses as required for the position.
• Bachelor's degree or related experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality control and customer satisfaction
• Manage teams, daily operations, and project schedules
• Oversee budgets, financial reporting, and job profitability
• Coordinate subcontractors, bids, and permitting
• Handle contracts, change orders, and policy compliance
• Support crisis management and on-call responses
• Ability to respond after hours and on weekends

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

First Onsite in Chicago is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead restoration and construction efforts, overseeing budgets, schedules, and safety to deliver high-quality outcomes on complex projects.

You will coordinate with project teams, customers, and subcontractors while coaching staff and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. This role demands strong leadership and accountability across multi-disciplinary teams.