Project Manager - Restoration

BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC•Renton, WA

About The Position

The Restoration Project Manager oversees assigned restoration projects from day to day, including temporary labor selection, equipment procurement and inventory, on-site management, accurate paperwork, and quality control. The role works closely with occupants and property owners throughout the restoration process and provides daily updates to support customer satisfaction. The position manages field and office/shop operations, personnel, project schedules, documentation, equipment readiness, training, and subcontractor coordination. It also supports project profitability by meeting billing, revenue, and profit-margin goals and managing labor resources to avoid overtime, excluding after-hours overtime. The role participates in BluSky’s emergency mitigation on-call management rotation and must travel nationally for emergency and non-emergency losses.

Requirements

IICRC certifications in water and smoke restoration.
Must be able to travel nationwide in response to emergency and non-emergency losses.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal and external contacts throughout the project management process.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of residential and commercial restoration experience preferred.
Three or more years of project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly report to the Restoration Technician Team and supervise BluSky and temporary labor personnel on projects as needed.
Respond to large losses with the first responder team and oversee commercial and residential large-loss restoration projects.
Recruit temporary labor sources and manage personnel needs with the Project Coordinator.
Ensure demolition is clean, complete, and ready for rebuilding.
Conduct safety toolbox talks and ensure compliance with BluSky safety policies, OSHA requirements, and environmental regulations.
Manage sign-in sheets for Time and Material projects.
Ensure project work meets industry standards for workmanship and adhere to company Best Practices.
Provide a high level of customer service and communicate with occupants and property owners, including daily updates.
Review and monitor project paperwork.
Ensure subcontractors and temporary labor are working under subcontract agreements.
Approve or reject invoices as appropriate and communicate with the Project Accountant.
Develop and update project schedules as needed.
Monitor employee timecard input and approve employee hours.
Conduct monthly Game Plan meetings with direct reports, hold team meetings, and provide weekly training and equipment checks.
Ensure IICRC training for Technician personnel is provided and current.
Directly report for the Shop Manager.
Ensure equipment is in working condition and ready for deployment, and maintain equipment inventory lists with monthly updates.
Ensure vehicles are ready and stocked according to BluSky specifications.
Direct, mentor, and train Technician personnel.
Participate in BluSky's emergency mitigation on-call management rotation.
Meet or exceed billing, revenue, and profit-margin goals.
Use temporary labor and other means to prevent overtime, excluding after-hours overtime.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned.