Traveling Large Loss Project Manager

A.J.S. of Des Moines, Inc.; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Competitive Salary

Job summary

A.J.S. of Des Moines, Inc. seeks an experienced Large Loss Project Manager to lead complex restoration and construction projects from emergency response through final walk-through. You will coordinate with clients, carriers, adjusters, and subcontractors to ensure exceptional service.

The role requires managing $100K+ projects, strong Xactimate/T&M skills, and a proactive leader who can travel extensively and uphold safety standards across sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in restoration.
• Experience managing large loss/complex projects.
• Proficient with Xactimate and TM estimating.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively (over 200 days/year).
• Safety-focused with ability to identify issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale restoration projects from start to finish.
• Serve as main contact for clients, adjusters, and subs.
• Develop scope of work and ROM.
• Oversee estimating, change orders, and costs.
• Coordinate field operations and procurement.
• Maintain project schedules and documentation.
• Ensure safety compliance and quality.
• Travel to job sites, including CAT deployments.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

Education

IICRC Certifications (WRT, ASD, FSRT, AMRT)

Tools

Xactimate

TM estimating

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Large Loss Project Manager that will be responsible to manage all aspects of a project and informing the client, the adjuster, and all concerned parties of the daily activities along with the general status of the project. This person will lead complex, high-value restoration and construction projects resulting from fire, water, storm, and catastrophic losses. This position is responsible for end-to-end project execution from emergency response through the final walk thru, while delivering exceptional service to clients, carriers, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale commercial and residential projects (typically $100K+)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, adjusters, consultants, and sub-contractors
• Develop scope of work and ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude)
• Oversee estimating, change orders, and job cost controls
• Coordinate field operations, subcontractors, and supply procurement
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and company policies
• Maintain project schedule (Scope) developed with owner and insurance company
• Maintain clear documentation and reporting throughout the project
• Travel out-of-town to job sites when needed, including CAT deployments

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in restoration
• Proven experience managing large loss/ complex projects
• Strong knowledge of Xactimate and T & M estimating best practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Must be able to identify and remediate safety issues
• Must be able to travel over 200 days a year and for extended periods of time

Required

• IICRC Certifications (WRT, ASD, FSRT, AMRT)

What we Offer

• Competitive Salary and additional earnings potential
• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• 401 (k) with company match
• Career growth with a growing family-owned business that has been operating for over 70 years

Join Our Team

If you excel in fast-paced environments, take ownership of your projects, and enjoy providing customers peace of mind after major losses, we want you on our team.