Travelling Commercial Project Manager - CONTRACT

First Onsite - CA•Surrey, BC

28d•CA$80,000 - CA$100,000•Onsite

About The Position

First Onsite is seeking to hire a Travelling Commercial Project Manager to scope and estimate the work required to restore commercial properties impacted by water damage and other disaster events to their pre-loss condition. This position ensures that property owners, adjusters, and key stakeholders have an outstanding customer experience and are informed and satisfied throughout the process. This 12-month temporary contract role supports commercial construction operations, with a strong focus on scheduling, team coordination, and clear communication. This is a project-specific role requiring candidates to work onsite on a rotational schedule. Projects are located throughout Central Canada, with all required travel covered by the company. As a Commercial Project Manager, you play a key role in ensuring that commercial projects are completed on time to our quality standards. To the property owner, adjuster, and insurance company, you are the face of our company. You establish trust as you consult with clients about projects, answering their questions and following up with them to ensure complete satisfaction. You prepare accurate quotations, job costing, and estimating. Throughout each project you manage, you inspect progress and work quality to ensure that emergency and rebuild timelines are met and limit business interruption to our clients. You manage all sorts of restoration claims including water damage, fire damage to both residential and commercial properties. As necessary, you resolve disputes and complaints cheerfully and in a professional manner. The strong relationships you build with home/business owners, adjusters, property managers, and other key players assist you in generating new leads. Your knowledge of the restoration/construction industry, your skills as an estimator, and your knack for sales help you excel in this project management position.

Requirements

3+ years of project management experience in restoration or commercial contracting
Ability to operate Full Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Ability to travel up to 75% of the year
Familiarity with Microsoft Project and/or other project scheduling software
Strong command of English Language, with the ability to write scope letters, fixed bid letters and more
Strong communicator and can speak to project challenges and obstacles with a client-first mindset.
Self-driven and can work on / manage multiple projects across the country as required at the same time.
Ability to adapt to changing schedules and environments
Ability to direct teams in high pressure environments and deliver results
Experience with Time and Materials estimating and invoicing practices
Ability to read and interpret Electrical, Mechanical and Architectural drawings
Knowledge of Canadian Building Code as it relates to interior finishes and fire assemblies
Valid driver's license, clean driving abstract and clean criminal record
Work activities may include physical labour, material handling and lifting, climbing ladders, wearing a respirator, and working in tight spaces (attics, basements, and crawlspaces)

Nice To Haves

IICRC or equivalent certifications preferred, including WRT, FSRT, or AMRT
Provincial asbestos certification is an asset

Responsibilities

Scope and estimate the work required to restore commercial properties impacted by water damage and other disaster events to their pre-loss condition.
Ensure that property owners, adjusters, and key stakeholders have an outstanding customer experience and are informed and satisfied throughout the process.
Prepare accurate quotations, job costing, and estimating.
Inspect progress and work quality to ensure that emergency and rebuild timelines are met and limit business interruption to our clients.
Manage all sorts of restoration claims including water damage, fire damage to both residential and commercial properties.
Resolve disputes and complaints cheerfully and in a professional manner.
Build strong relationships with home/business owners, adjusters, property managers, and other key players to assist in generating new leads.
Run staff and personnel on a site.