Project Director - Restoration/Construction Estimator

First Onsite - US

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Leadership experience in construction or restoration projects
  • Knowledge of construction documents and large loss project requirements
  • Minimum of 3 years industry-related experience
  • High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred
  • Obtained 4+ relevant certifications
  • Disaster restoration experience is preferred
  • Valid driver's license for travel needs

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects from initiation to completion, overseeing all aspects including crews and schedules
  • Prepare and maintain budgets, estimates, and scopes of work for projects
  • Ensure daily jobsite operations adhere to safety and documentation standards
  • Review and approve subcontractor proposals and manage change orders
  • Collaborate with operations teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget
  • Maintain detailed project records and client deliverables in Salesforce
  • Conduct mitigation assessments and create comprehensive project plans
  • Be available 24/7 to respond to urgent project needs

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with industry-leading tools like Xactimate
  • Engage in various high-impact restoration projects
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Position in a fast-paced sector providing essential services
  • Access to ongoing professional development and certifications
Full Job Description
A Day in the Life of a Project Director

As a Project Director at First Onsite, you play a pivotal role in bringing restoration projects to life-from initial scope to successful completion. Using industry-leading tools like Xactimate, you'll develop accurate scopes of work, detailed estimates, and preliminary budgets that create the foundation for project success. Partnering closely with Operations, you'll analyze field measurements, plans, photos, and material requirements, combining technical expertise with a strong understanding of construction and restoration costs to drive exceptional outcomes.

This role is ideal for a relationship-builder with a proactive, service-first mindset. You'll collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to keep projects moving efficiently, resolve challenges before they become roadblocks, and ensure financial performance stays on track. Through clear communication, sharp attention to detail, and a solutions-focused approach, you'll help deliver high-quality results while making a lasting impact for our customers when they need it most.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage projects from start to finish, including crews, subcontractors, and schedules
  • Prepare budgets, estimates, and scope of work; maintain profit margins
  • Oversee daily jobsite operations, safety, and documentation
  • Review and approve subcontractor proposals and change orders
  • Collaborate with operations to ensure projects stay on schedule and budget
  • Maintain client deliverables and project records in Salesforce
  • Conduct mitigation assessments and develop project plans
  • Respond to project needs 24/7

Experience & Education:
  • Leadership experience in construction/restoration
  • Knowledge of construction documents and large loss projects
  • 3+ years industry experience
  • High school diploma required; bachelor's degree, preferred
  • 4+ certifications
  • Disaster restoration experience, preferred
  • Valid driver's license


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.

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