Technician, estimator, project manager recon

Rainbow Restoration; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbow Restoration is seeking an on-site Technician, Estimator, and Project Manager Recon to join the Columbia, SC area. This full-time role conducts on-site assessments and coordinates restoration projects for fire, water, smoke, and mold damage.

You will prepare estimates, scope work, and manage projects from inspection to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. Day-to-day duties include client communication and coordination with insurers and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Experience in on-site restoration and coordination.
• Ability to prepare detailed estimates and scope work.
• Strong communication with clients and insurers.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site assessments of fire, water, smoke, and mold.
• Prepare detailed estimates and scope of work.
• Coordinate mitigation and repair activities.
• Communicate with customers, insurers, and subcontractors.
• Track project progress and ensure timelines and budgets.
• Maintain safety compliance on job sites.

Skills

On-site restoration

Project management

Estimating

Client communication

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

IICRC certification

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Company Description Rainbow Restoration® is a trusted restoration services provider with more than 300 locations across the United States and Canada. Since 1981, the company has focused on delivering industry-leading customer service, technology, training, and education in both residential and commercial markets. Rainbow Restoration® specializes in restoring properties and contents affected by fire, water, smoke, and mold, using advanced cleaning systems and equipment to reduce the need for costly replacements. The company’s services also include mold remediation, odor removal, and cleaning of carpets, upholstery, tile, grout, and hard surfaces. Additional offerings such as board-up and tarp-over services, biohazard clean-up, air duct cleaning, and indoor air quality assessments provide comprehensive support for property recovery and maintenance.

Role Description The Technician, Estimator, Project Manager Recon role is a full-time, on-site position based in the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area. This role is responsible for performing restoration and reconstruction tasks, including on-site assessments of fire, water, smoke, and mold damage, and coordinating mitigation and repair activities. The individual will prepare detailed estimates, scope work, and manage projects from initial inspection through completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. Day-to-day responsibilities include communicating with customers, insurance representatives, and subcontractors; documenting damage; tracking project progress; and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on job sites. The role also involves supporting team members in hands‑on restoration work, maintaining equipment and vehicles, and providing clear, professional updates to clients throughout the restoration process.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform on-site restoration and reconstruction tasks, including damage assessment, mitigation, and use of restoration equipment.
• Experience in project management, including scheduling, coordinating subcontractors, and overseeing jobs from initiation through completion.
• Proficiency in estimating and scoping work, preparing detailed job estimates, and working with insurance adjusters and industry-standard estimating tools.
• Strong communication and customer service skills to explain work plans, manage expectations, and maintain professional relationships with clients and partners.
• Capability to document job sites accurately, maintain records, and follow safety, regulatory, and company standards.
• Prior experience in restoration, construction, or a related trade is preferred; relevant certifications (e.g., IICRC) are a plus.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to work on-site across the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and materials as required, and to work in varying environmental conditions.