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Commerical Large Loss Project Manager

Belfor4 days ago
Ottawa, ON
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

Leading large-scale commercial restorations with precision and safety

At BELFOR, we restore more than buildings—we restore peace of mind.

About BELFOR

BELFOR is a global leader in property restoration, helping families and businesses recover from fire, water, storm, and other disaster-related damage. With over 70 years of experience, we’re dedicated to restoring properties and rebuilding lives. Join a team that values excellence, teamwork, and your professional growth in a fast-paced, rewarding industry.

Position Overview

We’re seeking aCommercial Large Loss****Project Managerto oversee complex, high-value projects resulting from fire, water, storm, or catastrophic events. In this role, you’ll drive the strategic early phases of each project, leading initial client and insurance meetings, developing scopes of work, and setting project objectives. Once projects are defined, you’ll transition execution to Project Coordinators and field teams while maintaining high-level oversight, ensuring projects meet standards for safety, quality, schedule, and budget.

This role is client-facing and strategic, requiring expertise in restoration, construction, team leadership, and operational excellence.

Why This Role Matters

You’ll play a critical leadership role in ensuring that high-value, large-loss commercial restoration projects start on the right footing and deliver exceptional outcomes. Your expertise will directly impact client satisfaction, operational efficiency, and the company’s reputation for excellence.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide strategic oversight of large-scale commercial restoration projects across mitigation, remediation, and reconstruction phases.
  • Lead the development and management of detailed project scopes, budgets, and schedules, collaborating with Estimators and Supervisors to align with client expectations and organizational goals.
  • Serve as the primary client-facing executive during the initial project phases, managing relationships with commercial clients, national accounts, insurance adjusters, and consultants.
  • Support project closeout, ensuring all deliverables are completed, documentation is finalized, and client satisfaction is achieved.
  • Participate in after-hours responses during large-loss mobilizations or emergencies.
  • Foster customer satisfaction through professionalism, relationship building, and prompt, accurate communication with clients, subcontractors, insurance adjusters, and other stakeholders.
  • Perform additional reasonable duties as assigned by the Director of Commercial Losses or senior management.

What You Bring

  • IICRC Certification with in-depth knowledge of restoration methods, construction practices, and building systems.
  • Advanced proficiency in Xactimate, XactAnalysis, and DocuSphere.
  • Business-minded, detail-oriented, and committed to quality, safety, and compliance.
  • Strong strategic, communication, and relationship-building skills with clients and insurance partners.
  • Valid driver’s license and flexibility to travel regionally or nationally.

Accessibility Statement (AODA in Ontario)

BELFOR (Canada) Inc. is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the provincial guidelines for accessibility (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Ontario Only). As such, BELFOR (Canada) Inc. will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

Human Rights Statement:

BELFOR (Canada) Inc. is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their submissions

About Belfor

Construction
5001-10,000

BELFOR Property Restoration is the North American leader in integrated disaster recovery and property restoration services. With more than 100 full-service offices in the U.S., we are geographically positioned to respond to almost any disaster – large or small - coast to coast. A proven track record of superior response and unmatched resources has made BELFOR the contractor of choice for damages caused by fire, water, wind or other catastrophes.

BELFOR USA Group is a privately-owned subsidiary of BELFOR Holdings Inc. and operates under the brand name of BELFOR Property Restoration.

Disasters Never Clock Out. Neither Do We. BELFOR people get out of bed at 2:00 a.m. to perform an emergency board-up. BELFOR people often cancel personal plans at the last-minute to service a client. BELFOR people have sacrificed holidays to provide exceptional customer service. These situations happen every single day ... and every single day our people knock it out of the park.

The feeling that we're Restoring More Than Property is one of the best and most fulfilling things that we do.