Project Manager Disaster Restoration

Job summary

Manage multiple insurance-related restoration and remediation projects from initial site assessment through completion, including water, fire, mould, asbestos, and emergency-loss work. Prepare estimates, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate subcontractors, maintain client relationships, oversee safety, and handle documentation, change management, invoicing, and performance reporting.

Job details

Project Manager Disaster Restoration experience needed in Ottawa, 70-80K for the right person! Your new company A growing restoration and remediation contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee insurance-related restoration projects across the Ottawa region. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects from initial site assessment through to completion, working directly with clients, property managers, insurers, consultants, and subcontractors. Based on the road rather than behind a desk, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality service during some of the most challenging situations clients face. Your new role As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of multiple restoration and remediation projects involving water damage, fire damage, mould remediation, asbestos abatement, sewer backups, and other emergency loss events. You will prepare estimates, manage schedules and budgets, coordinate subcontractors, maintain client relationships, oversee site safety, and ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. You will also be responsible for project documentation, change management, invoicing, and regular reporting on project performance. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will have experience managing restoration, remediation, disaster recovery, insurance restoration, or similar projects. You will be comfortable working directly with insurance adjusters, clients, and property managers while coordinating trades and subcontractors in a fast-paced environment. You should bring: 5+ years of restoration, remediation, or disaster recovery project management experience. Strong knowledge of insurance restoration workflows and claims processes. Proficiency with Xactimate estimating software. Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships. Strong communication and organizational skills. Valid Ontario driver's licence. IICRC certifications, including WRT and AMRT would be considered a strong asset. Experience with asbestos abatement, hazardous materials, or environmental remediation is an asset. What you'll get in return In return, you will join a stable and growing organization with a strong reputation in the Ottawa market. The company offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, vehicle support, and the opportunity to play a key role in a close-knit team with significant autonomy and visibility. This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization. AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

What you’ll do

Manage multiple insurance-related restoration and remediation projects from initial site assessment through completion, including water, fire, mould, asbestos, and emergency-loss work. Prepare estimates, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate subcontractors, maintain client relationships, oversee safety, and handle documentation, change management, invoicing, and performance reporting.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of restoration, remediation, or disaster recovery project management experience, knowledge of insurance restoration workflows and claims, and proficiency with Xactimate. Candidates should have experience managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships, strong communication and organizational skills, and a valid Ontario driver's licence; IICRC certifications and hazardous-materials experience are assets.

Benefits

• Performance Bonus
• Vehicle Support
• Significant Autonomy

Listed skills

• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Restoration Project Management
• Remediation Project Management
• Disaster Recovery
• Insurance Restoration
• Xactimate
• Estimating
• Budget Management
• Schedule Management
• Subcontractor Coordination
• Client Relationship Management
• Insurance Claims Processes
• Project Documentation
• Change Management
• Site Safety
• Communication
• Organization

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Security & Safety

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