Water Mitigation Project Manager

SERVPRO; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SERVPRO is seeking a Water Mitigation Project Manager for an on-site, full-time role in San Marcos, CA. You will oversee planning, coordination, and execution of water damage restoration projects from inspection through completion, interfacing with clients, insurers, and crews to ensure quality, safety, and timelines.

You will manage schedules, document progress, and maintain detailed records while ensuring compliance with company procedures and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience planning, scheduling, budgeting, and overseeing multiple jobs.
• Assess water damage, document findings, verify mitigation work.
• Organize crews, sites, and transportation for timely completion.
• Knowledge of water mitigation, restoration, or construction safety standards.
• Strong communication with clients, insurers, and team members.
• Proficiency with digital documentation and basic office software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work on-site, including after-hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute water damage restoration projects from inspection to completion.
• Schedule and direct field crews; monitor progress against timelines and safety standards.
• Communicate scope of work and manage customer and insurer expectations.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and manage logistics for equipment and materials.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Logistics management

Water mitigation knowledge

Digital documentation

Driver's license

On-site work

Job description

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Water Mitigation Project Manager role is based in San Marcos, CA. The Water Mitigation Project Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of water damage restoration projects from initial inspection through completion. Daily responsibilities include assessing property damage, developing mitigation plans, scheduling and directing field crews, and monitoring progress to ensure quality standards, safety protocols, and timelines are met. The role interacts regularly with customers, insurance representatives, vendors, and internal teams to communicate scope of work, manage expectations, and resolve issues. The Water Mitigation Project Manager also maintains detailed project documentation, supports logistics for equipment and materials, and ensures adherence to company procedures and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated Project Management abilities, including planning, scheduling, budget awareness, and oversight of multiple jobs simultaneously.


• Background in Inspection and quality control to accurately assess water damage, document findings, and verify completion of mitigation work.


• Logistics Management skills to organize crews, job sites, and transportation, ensuring timely response and project completion.


• Knowledge of water mitigation, restoration, or construction practices and related safety standards.


• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with clients, insurance adjusters, and team members.


• Proficiency with job management software, digital documentation, and basic office applications.


• Valid driver’s license and ability to work on-site in varying conditions, including emergency or after-hours situations when needed.