Traveling Project Supervisor - Mitigation

First Onsite Property Restoration; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First Onsite Property Restoration is seeking a Project Supervisor to manage restoration projects. You will oversee project management, ensuring all scopes of work are met while maintaining organization and communication within teams. Safety and quality are priorities, and you will reinforce these standards through site meetings and supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and strong leadership skills. Join First Onsite for an impactful career that values accountability, collaboration, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage budgets and lead projects end-to-end.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall project management and ensure the scope of work is met.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules for crews and subcontractors.
• Manage jobsite documentation, like daily logs and reports.

Skills

Project management oversight

Budget monitoring

Communication skills

Leadership

Construction safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A Day in the Life of a Project Supervisor

As a Project Supervisor at First Onsite, you're at the center of every restoration project, partnering with leadership to plan, assess, and execute scopes of work that help clients recover and rebuild. From reviewing subcontractor proposals to developing detailed project schedules, your precision and leadership keep every phase running efficiently. You lead from the front—guiding your crew, solving challenges in real time, and stepping in whenever needed to keep projects moving forward.

Success in this role requires strong organization, clear communication, and a commitment to excellence. You'll maintain accurate job documentation, monitor budgets and timelines, and provide proactive updates on project progress and potential risks. Safety and quality are always top priorities, and you'll reinforce both through daily site meetings and hands‑on oversight to ensure work meets company and industry standards. As part of First Onsite, you'll join a team that values accountability, collaboration, and professional growth while making a meaningful impact for clients during some of their most critical moments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall project management and ensure the scope of work is met
• Prepare and maintain project schedules for crews and subcontractors
• Manage jobsite documentation: daily logs, reports, inventories, timesheets, equipment records, and material tracking
• Monitor project budget, gross profit, and schedule; report risks proactively
• Manage change orders and scope adjustments
• Perform additional tasks as needed, including physical labor
• Maintain vehicles and equipment ready for response
• On‑call position with 24/7 availability and variable hours

Experience & Education

• Read Xactimate scopes & manage budgets
• Lead teams and oversee projects end‑to‑end
• Maintain 4+ industry certifications
• High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license required
• Employees assigned to certain healthcare‑related roles may be required to participate in additional drug and alcohol screening program(s) in accordance with client requirements, such as but not limited to Coalition for Construction Safety ("CCS") regulations in the state of Indiana.

First Onsite provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

First Onsite (and its Companies) participates in E‑Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.