Reconstruction Project Manager
About The Position
The Reconstruction Project Manager leads reconstruction projects from initial assessment through completion, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget. This person is often the first reconstruction professional on site after fires, floods, and other disasters, assessing property damage, determining reconstruction needs, and building trust with homeowners, commercial clients, and insurance partners. The role guides property owners through the reconstruction process with clarity, urgency, and care. The manager oversees budgets, schedules, trades, job-site performance, plans, timelines, compliance, documentation, and project flow in coordination with Project Coordinators. They coordinate subcontractors and in-house trades to ensure quality workmanship and maintain alignment with third-party administrator and insurance guidelines. The position includes scheduled 24/7 on-call coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may involve providing emergency recovery kits and on-site support. The role also includes educating customers about reconstruction processes and expectations, reviewing estimates and budgets, responding to incoming leads, developing relationships with vendors, trades, and community partners, and participating in community events and networking. The manager is expected to stay current on required certifications and safety training and to support the company’s mission, vision, and values. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve post-disaster sites with debris or other hazards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 1–3 years in a professional role.
- Ability to communicate with honesty, clarity, and confidence in high-stress environments.
- Comfort with modern software and job management tools.
- Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time independently.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, emotionally charged environments.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Frequent use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work at sites that may include damaged structures, debris, or typical post-disaster hazards.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience in reconstruction, restoration, or construction is highly valued.
- Experience in insurance or emergency response is highly valued.
- Self-motivated and results-driven.
- Enjoys working with people in need of assistance.
- Organized yet adaptable when conditions change.
- Excellent communication and customer-care skills.
- Performs well under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Thrives in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.
- Strong sense of service and commitment to others.
- Servant-leader mindset and desire to help people on their worst day.
Responsibilities
- Be the first reconstruction professional on-site after fires, floods, and other disasters.
- Assess property damage and determine reconstruction needs quickly and accurately.
- Build trust with homeowners, commercial clients, and insurance partners.
- Guide property owners through the reconstruction process.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, tradesmen, and job-site performance from start to finish.
- Oversee job plans, timelines, compliance, documentation, and project flow with Project Coordinators.
- Coordinate subcontractors and in-house trades to ensure quality workmanship.
- Maintain alignment with TPA and insurance guidelines.
- Educate customers on reconstruction processes, timelines, and expectations.
- Review and interpret estimates and budgets related to reconstruction projects.
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to incoming leads.
- Build relationships with vendors, trades, and local community partners.
- Participate in community events and networking opportunities.
- Remain on call 24/7 as scheduled, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Stay current on required certifications and safety training.
- Provide emergency recovery kits and on-site support when needed.
- Support the company mission, vision, and values in all interactions.
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Performance-based bonus
- Company car
- Dental insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
