Junior Project Manager, Residential Restoration
About The Position
The Junior Project Manager runs residential repair and restoration jobs day to day under a Senior Project Manager. The role reviews Xactimate scopes and estimates, turns approved scopes into scheduled work, manages contractors in the field, and keeps homeowners, adjusters, and the office informed from the first walkthrough through the final invoice. This is a growth role for someone with 5+ years in residential repairs who is ready to carry their own jobs and build toward a full Project Manager role. The position is full-time and involves both field and office work in Georgia. Compensation is a base salary of $60,000 to $70,000, based on experience. The role reports to the Senior Project Manager / Operations Director.
Requirements
- 5+ years in residential repairs, remodeling, or insurance restoration, in a field lead, superintendent, estimator, or assistant project manager role.
- Familiarity with Xactimate; able to read, review, and check scopes and estimates and write basic supplements.
- Solid understanding of residential construction sequencing and trades.
- Track record managing contractors and holding them to schedule and quality standards.
- Clear, professional communication with homeowners and insurance adjusters.
- Comfort with job management software, email, and mobile photo documentation.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a clean driving record.
- Ability to walk job sites, climb ladders, and work in occupied or damaged homes.
Nice To Haves
- Xactimate Level 1 or Level 2 certification.
- IICRC certifications (WRT, ASD, or AMRT) or familiarity with water and mold mitigation standards.
- EPA RRP Lead-Safe certification.
- OSHA 10 or 30.
- Experience with carrier programs and TPA requirements.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Review Xactimate scopes and estimates against site conditions and flag missing line items, quantities, and code upgrades.
- Prepare supplements with photos, measurements, and notes for adjuster approval.
- Convert approved scopes into job budgets, material lists, and contractor work orders.
- Build and manage job schedules, sequencing demolition, mitigation hand-off, rough-in, drywall, finishes, and punch-list work.
- Visit active sites regularly to check progress, quality, and safety.
- Coordinate permits and inspections with local building departments.
- Bid, schedule, and supervise trade contractors, including drywall, flooring, cabinetry, paint, plumbing, electrical, and roofing contractors.
- Verify contractor insurance and licensing before work starts.
- Approve contractor invoices against completed scope.
- Serve as the daily point of contact for homeowners on assigned jobs.
- Give adjusters and carriers clear status updates, change orders, and documentation.
- Address concerns early and escalate them to the Senior Project Manager when needed.
- Keep job files, photos, and daily logs current in the job management software.
- Run final walkthroughs, complete punch lists, and collect certificates of satisfaction.
- Support invoicing, collections follow-up, and job cost review.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
