Project Manager - Mitigation

Paul Davis Restoration of Southeast WI & Northern IL•Waukegan, IL

21h•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Paul Davis Restoration is seeking a Mitigation Project Manager to join their growing Waukegan team. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing mitigation projects from initial loss through completion. The Project Manager will coordinate crews, communicate with customers and insurance professionals, ensure projects stay on track, and maintain high standards for safety, efficiency, and quality. Candidates with strong restoration experience, even if not currently holding the Project Manager title, are encouraged to apply if they understand the mitigation process and are ready for increased responsibility. The company is also open to candidates with strong project management, construction, field operations, or service-industry leadership experience who can learn quickly.

Requirements

Restoration experience is strongly preferred, especially in water mitigation, fire restoration, mold remediation, or related property damage services.
Experienced restoration professional ready to move into Project Management
Current Mitigation Project Manager looking for your next opportunity
Comfortable leading people and holding others accountable
Organized enough to manage multiple active projects and changing priorities
Confident communicating with homeowners during stressful situations
Able to make decisions and solve problems without needing constant direction
Familiar with restoration documentation, estimating, insurance claims, or industry software
Motivated by taking ownership and seeing a project through to completion
Strong project management, construction, field operations, or service-industry leadership experience (for candidates outside of restoration)

Responsibilities

Manage water, fire, mold, and other mitigation projects from start to finish
Assess losses, determine scope, and develop a clear plan of action
Coordinate technicians, equipment, subcontractors, and project schedules
Maintain consistent communication with customers throughout the restoration process
Work with adjusters, agents, and other insurance professionals
Monitor project documentation, photos, moisture readings, job notes, and required paperwork
Keep projects moving while managing quality, timelines, and profitability
Identify issues early and make decisions to keep jobs on track
Support and coach field team members while setting clear expectations
Participate in the on-call rotation as needed