Project Director

BMS CAT•Anaheim, CA

12d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

BMS CAT is a disaster restoration company founded in 1948 that handles projects ranging from commercial restoration to residential property losses. The Project Director estimates mitigation and/or construction work related to fire, water, flood, mold, and other property losses across residential and commercial properties. The role partners with insurance carriers, adjusters, Third Party Administrators, consultants, property managers, and property owners to develop accurate scopes, competitive pricing, and projects positioned for profitable execution. The position combines technical estimating with business-to-business sales and marketing. The Project Director builds a referral pipeline through industry relationships, professional follow-up, networking, and market visibility. The role also participates in industry events, marketing presentations, lunch-and-learns, and capability meetings, while focusing on revenue growth, customer experience, and profitability.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on estimating experience with commercial losses.
Ability to respond to emergencies on nights, weekends, holidays, and vacation as necessary to serve customers.
Xactimate experience.
Strong understanding of mitigation processes, documentation, and insurance expectations.
Proven ability to build B2B relationships and generate repeat referral business.
Sales mindset, including disciplined follow-up, pipeline management, and focus on growth.
Comfort supporting marketing efforts, including presentations, networking, and customer meetings.
Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
Strong communication skills with team members, commercial clients, and insurance professionals.
Team-oriented, accountable, and results-driven work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Experience with time-and-material estimating.

Responsibilities

Respond urgently and professionally to customer emergency losses, including after-hours situations as needed, and take ownership to secure the opportunity.
Prepare accurate, competitive estimates based on thorough site inspections using industry-standard software.
Collaborate with operations on handoffs, job starts, scope alignment, and supplements with appropriate approvals and documentation.
Provide customers with daily project updates, resolve issues, support satisfactory completion, and ensure timely payment.
Work with insurance adjusters and consultants to address concerns.
Build and maintain referral relationships with adjusters, brokers, consultants, property managers, and commercial stakeholders.
Communicate clearly, respond quickly, and solve problems proactively as a trusted partner.
Drive new business through networking, prospecting, and strengthening the referral pipeline.
Attend industry events, including association meetings, networking groups, and trade events, to build visibility and identify opportunities.
Support and participate in marketing presentations, lunch-and-learns, and capability meetings.
Focus consistently on revenue growth, customer experience, and profit performance.