Reconstruction Project Manager | Metro NY/NJ

Paul Davis Restoration of Metro New York / New Jersey•New York, NY

3d•$65 - $85

About The Position

We are hiring a Reconstruction Project Manager to run residential and commercial reconstruction projects end-to-end. This role owns budgets, schedules, subcontractors, customer communication, and job profitability – with significant upside through commissions tied to production and performance. Reconstruction is where restoration becomes complete. Great Recon PMs combine builder discipline with strong customer management – they keep trades moving, protect margin, and close projects cleanly. Opportunities in both New York and New Jersey (Metro NY/NJ). Field-based roles require travel across NYC and Northeast NJ as needed.

Requirements

Valid driver's license
Strong construction project management fundamentals
Comfort leading subs and managing schedules
Strong customer communication

Nice To Haves

Reconstruction/restoration PM experience
Experience with insurance-driven reconstruction
Estimating familiarity (Xactimate/Symbility or similar)
Knowledge of NYC/Metro building environments
Ability to manage higher-complexity commercial jobs

Responsibilities

Manage reconstruction projects from signed scope through completion: schedule, budget, quality, and customer experience.
Coordinate trades and subcontractors; set expectations, control timelines, and hold vendors accountable on price and performance.
Work closely with the in-house estimating team on scopes, supplements/change orders, and job budgets.
Own job profitability: manage labor/sub costs, material sourcing, and change conditions with a commercial mindset.
Communicate proactively with homeowners, property managers, and adjusters; resolve issues and drive decisions.
Maintain strong documentation and internal reporting so billing, collections, and closeout happen fast.
Participate in site walk-throughs, punch lists, and high-touch client interactions – this is a customer-facing role.