Water / Fire Damage Project Manager

IICRC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Competitive base salary

Flexible schedule

Uniforms provided

Vehicle allowance

Cell phone allowance

Company laptop

Paid time off

Training & development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Paul Davis is seeking a Restoration Project Manager to lead restoration projects from contract to close-out after property damage events. You will oversee in-house mitigation and subcontractors, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and protect project margins.

You will spend significant time in the field, coordinating teams, clients, and documentation, with on-call duties and a focus on delivering Best in Class results for residential and commercial properties.

Qualifications

• Integrity, honesty, and strong character.
• Self-motivation, growth mindset, ownership, and responsibility.
• Desire to help people in distress.
• Experience managing mitigation and repairs projects in NYC.
• Significant experience with water, fire, mold, and contents.
• Experience managing subcontractors, schedules, and job sequencing.
• Ability to manage a reconstruction project from beginning to end.
• Proficiency with technology and adaptability to new software.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• IICRC certification (at least WRT).
• 2–3 years of managing restoration projects end to end.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential and commercial restoration projects from start to finish, including scope, budgets, timelines, in-house mitigation, and subcontractors.
• Oversee from initial mitigation to repairs.
• Onboard and manage subcontractors for different trades.
• Serve as first point of contact for client relations and on-call support.
• Develop proficiency in project documentation, reporting, and tech tools used in restoration management.
• Protect margins through disciplined job controls and change management.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure job documentation, punch lists, and close-out are completed accurately.

Skills

Integrity

Self-motivation

Ownership

Client relations

Problem solving

Team leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Education

IICRC WRT Certification

Tools

Xactimate

Cotality

Job description

Benefits

• Collaborate work environment
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Reports To: General Manager or Owner

As a Restoration Project Manager (RPM), you are responsible for managing restoration projects from contract through close-out and reconstruction following property damage events such as water, fire, or mold losses. Candidates with estimating experience may support estimating efforts as needed; however, field execution, internal teams and subcontractor management, margin protection, and job close-out are the core responsibilities of this role. You will spend significant time in the field ensuring jobs are completed correctly, safely, on schedule, and in accordance with Paul Davis standards.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Manage residential and commercial restoration projects from start to finish including initial scope of work, budgets, timelines, managing in-house mitigation team and subcontractors.
• Managing from the initial mitigation to the repairs.
• Onboard and manage a team of subcontractors for different trades.
• You'll be the first point of contact for client relations. This job has significant on-call expectation. You'll be the first point of contact.
• Develop proficiency in project documentation, reporting, and technology tools used in restoration management
• Protect margins through disciplined job controls and change management
• Communicate clearly and proactively with customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure job documentation, punch lists, and close-out are completed accurately

Pay Structure & Hours

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped earning potential with performance-based incentive tied to completed, profitable projects
• Full-time role with variable field schedule based on active projects

(Compensation structure and incentive details are discussed during the interview process.)

Qualifications

Required

• Integrity, honesty, and strong character
• Self-motivation, growth mindset, ownership, and responsibility
• A desire to help people in distress
• Experience managing mitigation and repairs projects in NYC
• Significant experience with water, fire, mold, and contents
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, and job sequencing
• Ability to manage a reconstruction project from beginning to end
• Proficiency with technology and adaptability to new software
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation
• IICRC certification (at least WRT)
• 2-3 years of managing restoration projects end to end

Preferred

• Restoration or insurance-related construction experience
• Estimating experience or familiarity with Xactimate and Cotality (a plus, not required)
• Additional IICRC certifications (ASD, FSRT)

Who Thrives In This Role

• You take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks
• You are margin-aware and disciplined about scope
• You hold subcontractors accountable and follow through
• You communicate early when issues arise

Benefits

• Uncapped performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Generous vehicle and cell phone allowance
• Company laptop
• Paid time off and sick leave in accordance with NYC law
• Leadership development and cross training opportunities
• Paid training and certification support
• Strong team culture and operational support

Why Join The Team?

Paul Davis is an industry leader in restoration and reconstruction for insurance providers and commercial properties across the United States and Canada. We are growing locally and offer career opportunities for individuals who want purpose in their work and take pride in serving others. Our owner speaks Spanish, and bilingual communication is part of how we serve our customers.

Built on strong principles of customer service, leadership, and continuous improvement, Paul Davis provides the tools, training, and support needed for long-term success.

Values

Deliver what you promise. Respect the individual. Have pride in what you do. Practice continuous improvement.

Vision

To provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need.

Mission

To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We support and hire Veterans and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you're ready to help others during their toughest moments and thrive in a rewarding, high-performance role, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.

We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.

Our Vision

To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need.

Our Values

• Deliver What You Promise
• Respect The Individual
• Have Pride In What You Do
• Practice Continuous Improvement

Our Mission

To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results