Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks

Restoration Project Manager / Crew Chief (Water & Mold) - $70,000-$100,000+

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

Looking for your next leadership opportunity?

We're growing quickly and are looking for an experienced Restoration Project Manager / Crew Chief who can confidently lead water, mold, fire, and emergency restoration projects from start to finish as well as write the scope and converse with our estimate writer that writes Xactimate

If you're ready to lead projects, mentor technicians, make field decisions, and build a long-term career with a company that values integrity, quality, and teamwork, we'd love to meet you.

Your Two Primary Responsibilities

1. Scope the Job

You'll be the first person on-site to assess the damage and determine exactly what needs to happen.

Responsibilities include:

• Inspect residential and commercial water, mold, fire, smoke, and emergency restoration losses.
• Determine the proper remediation protocol using IICRC S500 and S520 Standards.
• Develop detailed field scopes including measurements, photos, demolition plans, drying plans, and remediation procedures.
• Document moisture readings, affected materials, equipment needs, and restoration procedures.
• Collaborate with our Xactimate estimator to ensure every job is properly scoped.

You are NOT expected to write Xactimate estimates

2. Lead the Job

Once the scope is complete...

You'll lead the project from start to finish.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and mentor restoration technicians while working alongside them.
• Perform all aspects of water mitigation, structural drying, mold remediation, selective demolition, smoke and odor restoration, and emergency services.
• Build containments, establish negative air, perform HEPA vacuuming, antimicrobial treatments, flood cuts, demolition, and encapsulation.
• Install, monitor, and adjust drying equipment using moisture mapping and daily psychrometric readings.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, insurance adjusters, property managers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain complete job documentation, moisture logs, daily notes, and photographs.
• Perform final walkthroughs to ensure every customer receives exceptional service.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of restoration experience
• Previous Crew Chief, Project Manager, or leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of water mitigation and mold remediation
• Working knowledge of IICRC S500 & S520 standards
• Ability to independently assess losses and develop field scopes
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. and work in attics, crawlspaces, and confined spaces

Preferred Certifications (not required)

• IICRC WRT
• ASD
• AMRT
• FSRT

Xactimate experience (helpful but not required)

Why Voda? We're building one of Northern New Jersey's premier restoration companies-and we invest in our people

We offer:

Competitive hourly pay

Company-paid IICRC certifications and ongoing training (we invest in you as you invest in us!)

Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave

Modern trucks, equipment, and technology

A supportive, team-first culture where hard work is recognized

The opportunity to make a real difference helping families and businesses recover after disasters

Our Best Leaders...

• Take ownership.
• Lead by example.
• Solve problems without waiting to be told.
• Communicate professionally with customers.
• Hold themselves and their team to high standards.
• Want to grow with a company that promotes from within.

Schedule

Monday-Friday

Participation in an on-call rotation for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required

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.