Water/Fire Damage Project Manager

Paul Davis Restoration•New York, NY

3d•$70,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Paul Davis Restoration of Metro NY/NJ is hiring a Water/Fire Damage Project Manager to help homeowners and businesses rebuild after fire, water, wind, and other damage. If you’re passionate about making a real difference in restoring properties and helping others, we want you on our team! The Water/Fire Damage Project Manager will: Collaborate with property owners and insurance adjusters to clean up and repair damage caused by fire, water, wind, and other events. Oversee residential and commercial restoration projects, managing budgets, timelines, and subcontractors. Conduct site inspections, resolve project challenges, and ensure safety compliance. Act as a key liaison between customers, team members, and insurance adjusters. Participate in structured training and mentorship programs designed to build skills in project management, leadership, and technical expertise. Why Join Paul Davis? Paul Davis is a leading name in restoration and reconstruction across the U.S. and Canada. Our Metro NY/NJ office serves NYC, Long Island, and Northeastern NJ, with offices in Queens, Bergen County, and Manhattan. As a rapidly growing company, we’re expanding into new areas, including a promising commercial division, creating more opportunities for growth. We offer: Uncapped Earning Potential: Competitive base salary with commissions based on completed jobs. Comprehensive Training: Structured programs, mentorship, and leadership development. Supportive Culture: Growth-oriented environment focused on high performance and professional development. Career Autonomy: Opportunity to manage budgets, teams, and schedules like a “mini-CEO.” Full Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) with match, HSA, and more. Allowances: Generous provisions for cell phone, car, gas, and tolls. What We’re Looking For Key Qualities: Integrity, honesty, and strong character. Self-motivation, ownership, and responsibility. A desire to help people in distress. Ability to thrive in high-performance environments. Strong organizational and project management skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities. Leadership skills and dedication to continuous learning. Proficiency with technology and adaptability to new software. Clean driving record and reliable transportation. Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada. We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do. Our Vision: To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need. Our Values: Deliver What You Promise Respect The Individual Have Pride In What You Do Practice Continuous Improvement Our Mission: To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results

Requirements

Integrity, honesty, and strong character.
Self-motivation, ownership, and responsibility.
A desire to help people in distress.
Ability to thrive in high-performance environments.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
Leadership skills and dedication to continuous learning.
Proficiency with technology and adaptability to new software.
Clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Background in restoration, construction, estimating, or insurance adjusting is a plus.
Carpentry trade school graduates or individuals with construction experience are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee residential and commercial restoration projects, managing budgets, timelines, and subcontractors.
Act as a key liaison between customers, team members, and insurance adjusters.
Conduct site inspections, resolve project challenges, and ensure safety compliance.
Develop proficiency in project documentation, reporting, and technology tools used in restoration management.