Project Manager Superintendent

BELFOR Franchise Group•Mount Clemens, MI

About The Position

BELFOR Project Managers may focus on restoration or construction. The entry-level superintendent role is the second phase of the Project Manager path. Candidates must have relevant training and experience for their focus area, gained through internal BELFOR technician or carpentry tracks or external experience in restoration, cleaning, and/or construction. Superintendents establish core project management capabilities while supervising and performing residential and light commercial work. Construction-focused superintendents plan, coordinate, and oversee employees and subcontractors across project phases, manage blueprints, and handle projects up to $150,000. Restoration-focused superintendents direct small crews of BELFOR personnel and temporary workers and handle projects up to $50,000. Superintendents continue training until they can complete projects on time and within budget with documented customer satisfaction. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Carry a current IICRC ASD designation for water damage-related work.
Complete all BELFOR-required new-hire coursework.
Be certified to operate a Hi-Lo forklift.
Complete 18 months in an Intermediate Water Damage Specialist, Intermediate Carpentry, or Intermediate Fire Damage Specialist role, or have similar industry experience.
Be eligible to operate a motor vehicle under BELFOR's vehicle policy.
Demonstrate a sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
Have English-language literacy and fluency.
Supervise and self-perform residential and light commercial work.
Continue training until able to complete projects on time and on budget with documented customer satisfaction.
For construction-focused work, read and manage blueprints, oversee employees and subcontractors, and understand and follow local building codes and regulatory requirements.
For restoration-focused work, direct small crews of BELFOR personnel and temporary workers.

Responsibilities

Understand all program requirements, Xactimate estimates, and budgets for assigned TPA program work.
For the construction track, understand project scope, schedule work, communicate professionally, ensure project safety, and maintain quality control.
Develop project management capabilities, including time management, budgeting, scheduling, site supervision, customer contact, communication, quality control, safety, documentation, and change orders.
Continually advance knowledge of current and past construction practices.
Review daily project requirements, document progress, and notify managers of progress and challenges.
Provide field documentation, photo logs, graphs, and sketches for TPA projects.
Perform skills associated with prior Intermediate Fire Damage Specialist, Intermediate Water Damage Specialist, and Intermediate Carpenter roles.
Perform daily vehicle safety and maintenance inspections and keep the vehicle clean and serviceable.
Maintain attention to detail and safeguard customers' property according to BELFOR standards.
Apply customer service principles and practices.
Work within time constraints to meet specific timelines.
Work nights and weekends as requested and travel periodically.
Report hours worked and equipment and consumables used accurately and promptly.
Attend required BELFOR-sponsored operations and safety training courses.
Supervise and self-perform residential and light commercial work.
For construction-focused work, plan, coordinate, and oversee employees and subcontractors in all phases; read and manage blueprints; manage projects up to $150,000; and comply with local building codes and regulatory agencies.
For restoration-focused work, direct small crews of BELFOR personnel and temporary workers and manage projects up to $50,000.
Attend BELFOR-approved training courses in areas of lesser experience.
Supervise multiple crews simultaneously across multiple projects.
Select appropriate disposal options and obtain releases of liability for disposed items.