Project Director - Restoration/Construction Estimator

First Onsite - US

$90K — $120K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in construction or restoration
  • Strong understanding of construction documents and large loss projects
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience
  • High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred
  • Possess 4 or more industry-recognized certifications
  • Preferred experience in disaster restoration
  • Valid driver's license is a must

Responsibilities

  • Manage construction projects from inception to completion
  • Prepare budgets, detailed estimates, and scope of work while ensuring profit margins are maintained
  • Oversee daily operations at job sites, focusing on safety and thorough documentation
  • Review and approve subcontractor proposals and change orders effectively
  • Collaborate with operations teams to ensure project adherence to schedule and budget
  • Maintain accurate project records and client deliverables in Salesforce
  • Conduct mitigation assessments and formulate detailed project plans
  • Provide 24/7 responsiveness to project needs

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with industry-leading tools and technologies
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and problem-solving
  • Collaborative team culture that emphasizes relationship-building
  • Supportive company structure that values service-first mentality
  • Impactful work that contributes to community and client recovery during critical times
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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