Insurance & Restoration Project Manager

Job Description

Join a Legacy of Craftsmanship and Integrity

At J&S Construction, we don’t just build structures—we build trust, excellence, and careers. Rooted in our mission to “Go the Extra Mile,” we are seeking highly-skilled Insurance & Restoration Project manager/Sales Estimator for our Insurance & Restoration division. Our team members play a vital role in upholding the values that define our company and in delivering work that consistently exceeds expectations.

This position is responsible for managing residential and commercial restoration projects from the initial customer contact through estimating, project completion, billing, and collection.

This role requires strong communication skills, construction knowledge, sales ability, and the ability to manage customers, insurance adjusters, subcontractors, vendors, field employees, and internal team members. Candidate must be able to work on-site in the Cookeville office and travel to job sites as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Meet with residential and commercial clients to assess restoration or repair needs.
• Determine whether the project involves an insurance claim or direct customer work.
• Prepare estimates, scopes of work, contracts, and related project documentation.
• Work with insurance adjusters, carriers, and customers to reach an agreed-upon scope of work.
• Sell and secure approved restoration and repair projects.
• Coordinate project schedules, labor, materials, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Determine whether work will be completed in-house or through subcontractors.
• Procure, hire, schedule, and manage subcontractors when needed.
• Prepare subcontract agreements and manage related documentation.
• Manage job costs, change orders, billing, invoicing, and collection of funds.
• Maintain accurate project records and communication notes.
• Use construction and restoration software, including Xactimate, Procore, and Sage 300 CRE.
• Represent J&S professionally with customers, insurance representatives, subcontractors, vendors, and employees.

Job Requirements

• Construction experience or solid understanding of residential and/or commercial construction required.
• Experience in restoration, estimating, sales, or project management preferred.
• Experience with Xactimate, Procore, and Sage 300 CRE preferred, or ability to learn.
• Ability to read and understand scopes of work, estimates, plans, and project documents.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, schedules, and changing priorities.
• Ability to coordinate with customers, insurance adjusters, subcontractors, vendors, and field staff.
• Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and follow-through skills.
• Financial integrity and ability to manage billing, collections, and project costs.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Professional appearance and conduct required.

Compensation

Hourly pay plus commission. Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and Company compensation structure.

Benefits Offered After 60 Days of Employment

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-sponsored and voluntary life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Team Share profit-sharing bonuses paid twice annually
• Ongoing Company-sponsored education and training
• Three-day weekends every week, dependent upon job schedule and project needs

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule

10-hour shift

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience

Construction: 1 year required
Restoration, estimating, sales, or project management experience preferred

Work Location

In person
Cookeville, Tennessee office with travel to job sites as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer

J&S Construction Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Construction: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person