Project Director - Restoration/Construction

First Onsite

• $100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in construction or restoration
  • In-depth understanding of construction documents and large loss projects
  • Minimum of 3 years of industry experience
  • High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred
  • At least 4 relevant certifications
  • Disaster restoration experience preferred
  • Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of restoration projects from initiation to completion
  • Prepare and maintain budgets, estimates, and scopes of work while ensuring profit margins
  • Oversee daily jobsite operations, ensuring safety and documentation compliance
  • Review and approve proposals and change orders from subcontractors
  • Collaborate with operations teams to ensure projects align with scheduled timelines and budgets
  • Maintain project records and client deliverables using Salesforce
  • Conduct assessments for mitigation and develop comprehensive project plans
  • Respond to project demands and emergencies 24/7

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with industry-leading tools like Xactimate
  • Dynamic work environment focusing on relationship-building and collaboration
  • Potential for career growth in a robust organization
  • Receive training and development in restoration and construction
  • Contribute to meaningful projects that help clients 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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