Senior Restoration Crew Cheif

Voda Cleaning & Restoration of New Jersey - Bridgewater•Bernardsville, NJ

1d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Senior Restoration Crew Chief, also known as a Field Project Manager. The position involves owning projects from initial inspection through completion, including inspecting losses, determining remediation protocols, developing field scopes, leading technicians, communicating with homeowners and insurance professionals, and ensuring project completion. The role is not desk-bound and requires hands-on involvement in restoration work.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of professional restoration experience.
Previous experience as a Crew Chief, Senior Technician, Field Supervisor, or Restoration Project Manager.
Strong knowledge of water mitigation, structural drying, mold remediation, selective demolition, and emergency restoration.
Working knowledge of IICRC S500 and S520 Standards.
Ability to independently inspect losses and develop detailed field scopes.
Strong leadership and customer communication skills.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability to lift 75 pounds and work in attics, crawlspaces, basements, roofs, and confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

IICRC WRT
ASD
AMRT
FSRT
Experience working with insurance claims
Xactimate familiarity (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

Inspect residential and commercial water, mold, fire, smoke, and emergency restoration losses.
Determine the proper remediation protocol using IICRC S500 and S520 Standards.
Develop detailed field scopes including measurements, photos, demolition plans, drying plans, and remediation procedures.
Document moisture readings, affected materials, equipment needs, and restoration procedures.
Collaborate with the Xactimate estimator to ensure every job is properly scoped.
Lead and mentor restoration technicians while working alongside them.
Perform all aspects of water mitigation, structural drying, mold remediation, selective demolition, smoke and odor restoration, and emergency services.
Build containments, establish negative air, perform HEPA vacuuming, antimicrobial treatments, flood cuts, demolition, and encapsulation.
Install, monitor, and adjust drying equipment using moisture mapping and daily psychrometric readings.
Communicate professionally with homeowners, insurance adjusters, property managers, and subcontractors.
Maintain complete job documentation, moisture logs, daily notes, and photographs.
Perform final walkthroughs to ensure every customer receives exceptional service.