Senior Restoration Crew Chief

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid IICRC certifications

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Northern New Jersey seeks a Senior Restoration Crew Chief to own projects from inspection through completion. You will assess losses, determine remediation protocols, and develop field scopes for our estimating team while leading technicians on-site.

This role requires hands-on leadership, mastery of water, mold, and fire restoration processes, and the ability to coordinate with homeowners, insurers, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional restoration experience.
• Must have own vehicle to drive to shop in the AM.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and work in attics, crawlspaces, basements, roofs, and confined spaces.
• Strong knowledge of water mitigation, structural drying, mold remediation, selective demolition, and emergency restoration.

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.
• Collaborate with our Xactimate estimator to ensure every job is properly scoped.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Customer communication

Project management

Field inspection

Team mentoring

Education

IICRC WRT

ASD

AMRT

FSRT

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.

If you’re looking for the next step in your restoration career, we’d love to meet you.

Your Two Primary Responsibilities

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

We’re looking for someone who takes ownership.

Someone who doesn’t wait to be told what to do.

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

Our best leaders:

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’s 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.

If You’re Ready for More…

If you’re an experienced restoration professional who’s ready to move beyond simply running jobs and wants to inspect losses, develop scopes, lead projects, mentor technicians, and grow with a company that recognizes leadership—we’d love to meet you.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Voda Cleaning and Restoration Corporate.