Traveling Project Supervisor - Mitigation

FIRST ONSITE, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FIRST ONSITE, LLC is looking for a Project Supervisor to oversee restoration projects across Illinois. This role involves managing project schedules, documentation, and overall project execution with a strong focus on organization and safety. The ideal candidate will have leadership skills, at least 4 industry certifications, and the ability to ensure quality standards are met during critical restoration efforts.

As a Project Supervisor, you'll collaborate with a dedicated team and ensure that each phase of the project runs efficiently while supporting clients in their recovery processes.

Qualifications

• Strong organization and communication skills essential.
• Commitment to safety and quality in project execution.
• 4+ industry certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project management and ensure scope is met.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules.
• Manage jobsite documentation and monitor budget.
• Perform physical tasks as needed.

Skills

Project management

Organization

Leadership

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Xactimate

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.

Third party resume submissions are not accepted. Any resume submitted will be considered the property of THE COMPANY, and THE COMPANY will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.