Construction Project Manager Restoration

Connect Staffing is hiring an experienced Construction Project Manager for a water damage mitigation and restoration contractor in Irvine, CA. This is a long-term placement position paying $50/hr, MondayFriday with approximately 5 hours of weekly overtime. In this role, you will prepare Xactimate estimates for residential and commercial reconstruction projects and oversee all phases of reconstruction from job assignment through final sign-off. The position includes a company vehicle, fuel card, and bonus potential of $20,000$50,000+ annually.

Pay: $50/hr

Schedule: MondayFriday, 7:00am4:30pm

Location: Irvine, CA

Job Type: Long-term Placement

Primary workplace language(s): English

Work Environment: Construction Site

Overtime: Weekly OT required (~5 hrs/wk)

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage subcontractors, suppliers, and field technicians across multiple active reconstruction projects.
• Conduct site inspections, progress walkthroughs, and quality control checks at each project phase.
• Track budgets, cost controls, and change orders to meet cycle-time and margin goals.
• Maintain communication with customers, insurance adjusters, and internal teams throughout each project.
• Generate job documentation and ensure compliance with carrier and TPA (Third-Party Administrator) requirements.
• Log project activity and documentation using Encircle and MICA.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in water damage mitigation, restoration, or related construction fields.
• 3+ years in reconstruction or insurance restoration project management.
• Proficiency in Xactimate estimating software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MICA and Encircle (or comparable job documentation and project management platforms).
• Solid understanding of structural repairs, building codes, and insurance estimating practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple reconstruction projects simultaneously under tight cycle-time goals.
• Familiarity with carrier and TPA (Third-Party Administrator) compliance requirements.
• Experience working directly with insurance adjusters on residential and commercial loss projects.
• You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Water Mitigation Project Manager, Restoration Project Manager, Insurance Restoration Project Manager, Water Damage Estimator, Field Supervisor Water Mitigation, Structural Drying Project Manager, Construction Project Manager Restoration, Drying Services Supervisor, Project Coordinator Mitigation Services, Water Damage Response Team Leader.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Drug screen required.
• Background check required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required MVR will be run (driving a company vehicle is a core duty of this role).

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Direct deposit / Paycard.
• Health and dental benefits available.
• Earn referral bonuses.
• CalSavers retirement program available.
• Fuel card provided.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Company vehicle.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Bonus potential: $20,000$50,000+ annually based on project profitability, cycle time, and customer satisfaction.

After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.

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