Assistant Vice President of Mitigation Operations

Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in restoration or mitigation operations
  • Proven leadership in disaster restoration
  • Strong operational background in project or production management
  • Track record of improving performance and profitability
  • Familiarity with Xactimate and job costing
  • Experience in coaching operational leaders
  • Ability to build accountability in teams
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Enforce SOPs across all mitigation departments
  • Conduct audits for compliance with company standards
  • Identify operational gaps and implement corrective actions
  • Monitor project execution for safety and profitability
  • Train and support development of operations and project managers
  • Analyze job performance metrics to drive improvements
  • Assist in onboarding new locations and integration efforts

Benefits

  • 401(k) and matching
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Company vehicle or allowance
  • Professional development support
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance


Territory: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi (Travel Required)

Role Summary

The Assistant Vice President of Mitigation Operations (AVP) is a field-focused operations leader responsible for ensuring mitigation processes are consistently executed across all company locations. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Mitigation Operations, this role serves as the operational bridge between executive leadership and field teams by driving accountability, standardization, performance, and profitability throughout the organization.

This position is ideal for an experienced mitigation professional who thrives in the field, enjoys coaching teams, auditing operations, solving problems, and ensuring locations consistently meet company standards in residential and commercial restoration services.

What You'll Do

Drive Operational Excellence
  • Enforce standardized operating procedures (SOPs) across all mitigation departments
  • Conduct regular field and office audits to ensure compliance with company standards
  • Identify operational gaps and implement corrective action plans
  • Ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and profitably
  • Monitor job quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance metrics

Train, Coach & Develop Teams
  • Train Operations Managers, Project Managers, Crew Chiefs, and Technicians on company processes and best practices
  • Provide hands-on coaching in the field to reinforce expectations and improve performance
  • Support leadership development and succession planning initiatives
  • Drive accountability through performance management and operational reviews

Operational & Financial Oversight
  • Review project performance, production rates, job costs, and gross profit margins
  • Monitor labor efficiency, equipment utilization, and resource allocation
  • Support budgeting initiatives and operational cost controls
  • Analyze operational trends and provide recommendations for improvement
  • Report key performance indicators and operational results directly to the VP of Mitigation Operations

Support Growth & Expansion
  • Assist with onboarding new locations, acquisitions, and operational integrations
  • Support implementation of new systems, technology, and operational initiatives
  • Help scale processes and infrastructure as the company continues to grow

Leadership & Authority
  • Provide indirect leadership and operational oversight across multiple mitigation teams and locations
  • Serve as an extension of executive leadership in the field
  • Hold locations accountable to company standards, procedures, and performance expectations
  • Recommend operational improvements and corrective actions to senior leadership

Travel
  • Frequent travel throughout Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi
  • Regular site visits to company locations and active projects
  • Overnight travel is expected

What We're Looking For
  • 7+ years of restoration or mitigation operations experience
  • Proven leadership experience in water, fire, mold, storm, or disaster restoration
  • Strong operational background in project management, production management, or regional operations leadership
  • Demonstrated success improving operational performance and profitability
  • Strong understanding of Xactimate, job costing, production metrics, margins, and restoration workflows
  • Experience coaching and developing operational leaders
  • Ability to hold teams accountable while maintaining positive working relationships
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions

Preferred Qualifications
  • IICRC Certifications (WRT, ASD, AMRT, FSRT, OCT, or equivalent)
  • Multi-location restoration management experience
  • Experience leading operations across multiple states or regions

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive Base Salary (Based on Experience)
  • Performance-Based Bonus Program
  • Vehicle Allowance or Company Vehicle
  • Company Paid Travel Expenses
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Professional Development and Certification Support


Compensation: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

About Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification

The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is a non-profit organization that sets standards for the cleaning and restoration industry. The IICRC was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The organization provides training and certification programs for professionals in the industry, and also serves as a resource for consumers seeking information about cleaning and restoration services. The IICRC has developed several standards for the industry, including the ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration and the ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation. The current President of the IICRC is Kevin Pearson.
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