Senior Restoration Crew Chief

Voda Cleaning & Restoration; Bernardsville (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Company-Paid IICRC Certifications

Job summary

Voda Cleaning & Restoration in Northern New Jersey is seeking a Senior Restoration Crew Chief to own projects from inspection through completion. You will inspect losses, determine remediation protocols, and lead technicians while coordinating with our Xactimate estimating team on accurate field scopes.

The role requires leading crews on water, mold, fire, and emergency restorations, developing detailed field scopes, and ensuring top-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional restoration experience.
• Must have own vehicle to drive to shop in the AM.
• Experience as Crew Chief, Senior Technician, Field Supervisor, or Restoration Project Manager.
• Strong knowledge of water mitigation, structural drying, mold remediation, and emergency restoration.
• Working knowledge of IICRC S500 and S520 Standards.
• Ability to inspect losses and develop detailed field scopes.
• Strong leadership and customer communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and access attics, crawlspaces, basements, roofs, and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential and commercial water, mold, fire, smoke, and emergency restoration losses.
• Develop detailed field scopes including measurements, photos, demolition plans, drying plans, and remediation procedures.
• Lead and mentor restoration technicians while working alongside them.
• Perform all aspects of water mitigation, structural drying, mold remediation, selective demolition, smoke and odor restoration, and emergency services.
• Build containments, establish negative air, perform HEPA vacuuming, antimicrobial treatments, flood cuts, demolition, and encapsulation.
• Install, monitor, and adjust drying equipment using moisture mapping and daily psychrometric readings.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, insurance adjusters, property managers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain complete job documentation, moisture logs, daily notes, and photographs.
• Perform final walkthroughs to ensure every customer receives exceptional service.

Skills

Leadership

Customer communication

Problem solving

Team management

Stamina/physical ability

Driving

On-site collaboration

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

Senior Restoration Crew Chief (Field Project Manager Track)

• Water
• Mold
• Fire
• Emergency Restoration

Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Northern New Jersey

Location: Bernardsville, NJ (Serving Northern New Jersey)

Earn $70,000–$100,000+ Per Year

$28–$40/hour + Overtime + Paid Time Off + Paid Sick Leave + Company-Paid IICRC Certifications + Advancement Opportunities

At Voda Cleaning & Restoration, our Senior Restoration Crew Chief own projects from the initial inspection through completion.

You'll inspect losses, determine the proper remediation protocol, develop the field scope for our Xactimate estimating team, lead the technicians, work alongside your crew, communicate with homeowners and insurance professionals, and ensure every project is completed the right way.

Your Two Primary Responsibilities 1. Scope The Job

You'll be the first person on-site to assess the damage and determine exactly what needs to happen.

Responsibilities include:

• Inspect residential and commercial water, mold, fire, smoke, and emergency restoration losses.
• Determine the proper remediation protocol using IICRC S500 and S520 Standards.
• Develop detailed field scopes including measurements, photos, demolition plans, drying plans, and remediation procedures.
• Document moisture readings, affected materials, equipment needs, and restoration procedures.
• Collaborate with our Xactimate estimator to ensure every job is properly scoped.

You are NOT expected to write Xactimate estimates.

Lead the Job

Once the scope is complete, you'll lead the project from start to finish.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and mentor restoration technicians while working alongside them.
• Perform all aspects of water mitigation, structural drying, mold remediation, selective demolition, smoke and odor restoration, and emergency services.
• Build containments, establish negative air, perform HEPA vacuuming, antimicrobial treatments, flood cuts, demolition, and encapsulation.
• Install, monitor, and adjust drying equipment using moisture mapping and daily psychrometric readings.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, insurance adjusters, property managers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain complete job documentation, moisture logs, daily notes, and photographs.
• Perform final walkthroughs to ensure every customer receives exceptional service.

What Success Looks Like Within your first six months, you'll be

• Independently inspecting losses and determining remediation protocols.
• Writing complete field scopes with confidence.
• Leading crews and managing multiple projects.
• Building trust with homeowners and adjusters.
• Helping grow one of Northern New Jersey's premier restoration companies.

Who We're Looking For

Someone who enjoys solving problems, leading people, and helping customers during difficult situations.

Our best leaders

• Leading with Solutions to Problems, vs. Just the Problem
• Lead by example
• Hold themselves and their team to high standards.
• Communicate professionally.
• Stay calm under pressure.
• Think ahead.
• Want to continue growing professionally.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional restoration experience.
• Must have own vehicle to drive to shop in the AM.
• Previous experience as a Crew Chief, Senior Technician, Field Supervisor, or Restoration Project Manager.
• Strong knowledge of water mitigation, structural drying, mold remediation, selective demolition, and emergency restoration.
• Working knowledge of IICRC S500 and S520 Standards.
• Ability to independently inspect losses and develop detailed field scopes.
• Strong leadership and customer communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and work in attics, crawlspaces, basements, roofs, and confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• IICRC WRT
• ASD
• AMRT
• FSRT
• Experience working with insurance claims
• Xactimate familiarity (preferred but not required)

Why Join Voda?

We're not a giant corporate restoration company.

We're a fast-growing, locally owned business that is building one of Northern New Jersey's premier restoration companies.

That means you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, help shape our future, and grow into even greater leadership roles as we expand.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities.
• Annual earnings of $70,000–$100,000+ based on experience and performance.
• Company-paid IICRC certifications and ongoing professional development.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave.
• Modern trucks, equipment, tablets, and technology.
• A respectful, team-first culture.
• Real opportunities for advancement.
• Meaningful work helping families and businesses recover after disasters.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday–Friday
• Participation in an on-call rotation for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.