Project Manager at Paul Davis Restoration of East Essex County NJ – Newark, New Jersey

Restoration Project Manager Lead Residential and Commercial Recovery in North New Jersey (Ironbound)

• Company: Paul Davis Restoration of East Essex County, NJ

• Salary/Pay Rate: $80,000 to $110,000 per year plus Profit Sharing.

• Location: Newark, NJ.

• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.

• Project Scope: Reconstruction and Restoration (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Government or Federal)

• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: None Required.

You will serve as a foundational leader for a high-growth restoration startup, overseeing diverse projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. This role offers the unique chance to shape the operational standards of a new office while managing the full lifecycle of complex property recovery.

• Execute detailed project estimates using Xactimate to ensure accurate scoping and budget alignment.

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors to maintain strict project timelines and quality standards.

• Administer comprehensive restoration plans for residential, commercial, and government facilities.

• Direct daily field operations to ensure all work meets safety protocols and industry-specific regulations.

• Monitor project profitability and resource allocation to maximize results for the East Essex branch.

• Facilitate clear communication between property owners, insurance adjusters, and internal production teams.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Xactimate estimating software for restoration or construction projects.

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in restoration or project management.

• Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads with minimal oversight in a fast-paced environment.

• Absolute willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to various project sites.

• Completion of a trade program or a technical certification in a relevant construction field.

• Advanced knowledge of IICRC standards and restoration industry best practices.

• Previous experience in a startup environment or building new operational workflows is a plus.

• Performance-based project completion bonuses and pay-per-performance incentives.

• Access to profit-sharing opportunities and overtime potential.

• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.

• Ongoing training and certifications including OSHA, Fall Protection, and manufacturer-specific training.

• Company vehicle and professional uniforms provided.

Paul Davis Restoration of East Essex County, NJ is a growing leader in specialty restoration, providing expert recovery services for residential and commercial properties. We offer a dynamic startup environment where your contributions directly influence our long-term success and growth.

Learn more at https://pauldavis.com.

Paul Davis Restoration of East Essex County, NJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.