Restoration Field Project Manager (Senior Crew Chief)

Water • Mold • Fire • Emergency Services

Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Northern New Jersey
Location: Bernardsville, NJ (Serving Northern New Jersey)

Earn $70,000-$100,000+ Per Year

$28-$40/hour + Overtime + PTO + Paid Sick Leave + Company-Paid IICRC Certifications + Career Advancement

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Restoration Career?

You're already an experienced Crew Chief.

You know how to run jobs.

You know how to dry structures.

You know how to remediate mold.

You know how to lead technicians.

Now you're ready for more responsibility.

At Voda Cleaning & Restoration, our Restoration Field Project Managers don't sit behind a desk.

They inspect losses, determine the proper remediation protocol, develop detailed field scopes for our estimating team, lead restoration crews, perform the work alongside their technicians, communicate with homeowners and insurance professionals, and ensure every project is completed safely, efficiently, and professionally.

If you've been looking for an opportunity to lead projects-not just work on them-this could be the career move you've been waiting for

What You'll Do

You'll own restoration projects from the initial inspection through completion.

Project Assessment & Scope Development

• Respond to residential and commercial water, mold, fire, smoke, and emergency restoration losses.
• Inspect damaged properties and determine the proper remediation protocol in accordance with IICRC S500 and S520 Standards.
• Develop detailed field scopes, measurements, photos, drying plans, demolition notes, and remediation procedures for our Xactimate estimating team.
• Collaborate with our estimator to ensure the scope accurately reflects the required work. (Xactimate estimating is NOT required.)

Hands-On Restoration Leadership

• Lead and mentor restoration technicians while working alongside them in the field.
• Perform water mitigation, structural drying, mold remediation, selective demolition, smoke and odor remediation, and emergency services.
• Build containments, establish negative air, perform HEPA vacuuming, antimicrobial treatments, flood cuts, selective demolition, and encapsulation.
• Install, monitor, and adjust drying equipment using moisture mapping, psychrometrics, and daily documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with IICRC standards.

Customer & Project Management

• Communicate professionally with homeowners, insurance adjusters, property managers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate job documentation including moisture logs, photos, daily notes, and equipment records.
• Perform final walkthroughs and ensure every customer receives exceptional service.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who can confidently walk into a loss, quickly determine what needs to happen, explain the process to the customer, develop the field scope, lead the crew, and help perform the work.

Our best leaders:

• Take ownership.
• Lead by example.
• Make sound decisions without waiting to be told.
• Hold themselves and their team to high standards.
• Communicate professionally under pressure.
• Want to grow with a company that promotes from within.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional restoration experience.
• Previous experience as a Crew Chief, Senior Technician, Field Supervisor, Project Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of water mitigation, mold remediation, structural drying, demolition, and emergency restoration.
• Working knowledge of IICRC S500 and S520 Standards.
• Ability to independently inspect losses and develop detailed field scopes.
• Strong leadership and customer communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and work in attics, crawlspaces, roofs, basements, and other confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• IICRC WRT
• ASD
• AMRT
• FSRT
• Experience working with insurance claims
• Xactimate familiarity (helpful but not required)

Why Join Voda?

We're building one of Northern New Jersey's premier restoration companies-and we're looking for leaders who want to grow with us.

When you join Voda, you're not just taking another job-you're helping build a company known for integrity, quality workmanship, and exceptional customer service.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities.
• Annual earnings of $70,000-$100,000+ based on experience and performance.
• Company-paid IICRC certifications and ongoing professional development.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave.
• Modern trucks, equipment, tablets, and technology.
• A supportive, team-first culture where hard work is recognized.
• Real opportunities for advancement as we continue to grow.
• Meaningful work helping families and businesses recover after disasters.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday
• Participation in an on-call rotation for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Ready to Build Something Bigger?

If you're an experienced restoration professional who's ready to inspect losses, write scopes, lead crews, work alongside your team, and build a long-term career with a growing company-we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and help us build one of Northern New Jersey's premier restoration companies

Compensation: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Voda Cleaning and Restoration Corporate.