Paul Davis Restoration

Mitigation Division Manager

Paul Davis Restoration • $75K — $90K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven management experience in a fast-paced environment.
  • Deep knowledge of the restoration industry with hands-on project management.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
  • High comfort level with multiple software platforms and AI tools.
  • Proficiency in Xactimate and Symbility estimating software.
  • Advanced critical thinking and organization skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing emergency services team.
  • Manage the execution and profitable completion of emergency projects.
  • Collaborate with estimating, reconstruction, and administrative teams for success.
  • Resolve complex situations involving various stakeholders effectively.
  • Communicate and negotiate with insurance carriers and adjusters confidently.
  • Leverage technology and AI tools to enhance project efficiency.
  • Monitor job sites for safety compliance and quality control.

Benefits

  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company car
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Benefits:
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company car
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance


Purpose of the RoleAs the Mitigation Division Manager, you are more than a coordinator-you are a visionary leader, an elite problem solver, and a strategic partner. You will guide a team to help property owners and adjusters through the recovery process after traumatic events like fires or floods.

In this role, you will build, coach, and grow a high-performing field team while managing the entire lifecycle of a project from sale to closure. We are looking for a trailblazer who has a passion for being the absolute best at what they do, possesses elite conflict-management skills, and is excited to leverage modern technology-including Artificial Intelligence (AI)-to optimize efficiency and drive success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Team Leadership & Growth: Recruit, train, coach, and scale a world-class emergency services team. Foster a culture of excellence, high accountability, and continuous development.
  • Operational Excellence: Manage and delegate the launch, execution, and profitable completion of emergency water mitigation, contents, and environmental projects.
  • Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner seamlessly with estimating, reconstruction, and administrative departments to ensure fluid communication and collective success.
  • Conflict Resolution & Communication: Act as the primary point of resolution for complex situations involving carriers, property owners, vendors, and tradesmen. Turn high-stress challenges into positive outcomes.
  • Stakeholder Management: Communicate and negotiate confidently with insurance carriers, local adjusters, desk adjusters, and program specialists.
  • Tech Innovation: Maximize the use of multiple restoration technology platforms and actively embrace AI tools to streamline documentation, scheduling, and project tracking.
  • Safety & Quality Control: Monitor job sites to enforce strict safety compliance, ensure premium quality control, and identify real-time training opportunities.
  • Values Alignment: Live and breathe the Paul Davis Values, Vision, Mission, and 10 Serving Basics.

Qualifications & Experience
  • Proven Management Experience: Demonstrated success building, leading, and motivating a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Restoration Expertise: Deep knowledge of the restoration industry, with hands-on experience managing mitigation, contents, and environmental cleaning projects.
  • Elite Soft Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills, strong emotional intelligence, and a proven track record of resolving conflicts under pressure.
  • Tech-Forward Mindset: High comfort level navigating multiple software platforms simultaneously. A genuine excitement for how Artificial Intelligence can optimize workflows and improve accuracy.
  • Estimating Software: Proficiency in Xactimate and Symbility estimating software.
  • Core Competencies: Advanced critical thinking, critical problem-solving skills, and expert-level organization. Strong competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Communication: Succinct, professional, and empathetic verbal and written communication.

Benefits & Compensation
  • Competitive Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 base salary, plus performance-driven bonuses tied directly to the water mitigation team's ROI. Realistically, total compensation is expected to exceed $120,000+ for high performers.
  • Financial Security: 401(K) plan with company match after 1 year.
  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation days.
  • Professional Growth: Industry certifications reimbursement program, alongside embedded training and rapid career advancement opportunities.
  • Company Culture: Vibrant, inclusive culture with regular, fun team-building events.

Service LocationThis position services the following Virginia Counties: Loudoun, Fairfax, Fauquier, Stafford, and Prince William.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

About Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis Restoration is a franchise organization that provides services to clean up and repair damage to residential and commercial properties due to water, fire, mold, storm, or other disasters. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Paul Davis Restoration has over 300 independently owned and operated franchises in the United States and Canada. The company offers a wide range of services, including emergency services, restoration, reconstruction, and remodeling. Paul Davis Restoration has received numerous awards and recognitions for its services and franchise system.
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Size
3,500 employees
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Founded
1966

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