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Senior Project Director - Restoration/Construction Estimator

First Onsite - US
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/25/2031

A Day in the Life of a Senior Project Director

As a Senior Project Director, you estimate projects using software such as Xactimate to create the scope of work. You work in collaboration with the Operations team by gathering field measurements, notes/plans, photo documentation, and materials necessary while using your understanding of restoration and the true costs of construction to create accurate estimates and preliminary budgets. Your service-oriented mindset and positive disposition comes through in every interaction, fostering strong relationships with coworkers, clients, and subcontractors and making collections activity a breeze.

You are a communicative, forward-thinker who proactively provides solutions for any problem that may arise, and ensures the appropriate parties are kept up to date. What you do everyday comes naturally to you and ensures successful, profitable project completion, demonstrates your commitment to our clients and our Core Values, and highlights the value you add to the company. It's clear that you're going places as a professional, and you're thrilled to be part of our success, knowing that First Onsite will support and encourage your professional growth and development.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead projects from scope development through completion, ensuring budget, schedule, and quality goals are met
  • Oversee subcontractors, crews, and jobsite activities while maintaining safety and compliance standards
  • Prepare and manage estimates, budgets, bids, change orders, and client deliverables
  • Track project performance, analyze data, and proactively resolve risks to margins or timelines
  • Handle documentation, reporting, billing, and claim settlements with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Manage large-loss restoration projects, including commercial and industrial jobs

Experience & Education:

  • 10 years of industry experience with both Disaster Recovery (DR) and General Contracting (GC) expertise
  • Proven track record managing large, complex losses and at least 10 Area Wide Events
  • Experience across multiple vertical specialties
  • Negotiation training and leadership in large-loss projects
  • High-level professional with 6 current certifications (industry or non-industry)
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction or related field preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required
  • Valid driver's license required

*Employees assigned to certain healthcare-related roles may be required to participate in additional drug and alcohol screening program(s) in accordance with client requirements, such as but not limited to Coalition for Construction Safety ("CCS") regulations in the state of Indiana.

First Onsite provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


First Onsite (and its Companies) participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.


This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Third party resume submissions are not accepted. Any resume submitted will be considered the property of THE COMPANY, and THE COMPANY will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Salary : $95,000 - $115,000

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