Sales Project Manager - Building Envelope Restoration

A well-established, specialty commercial restoration contractor serving the Upper Midwest. They were established in the nineties and have built a reputation for delivering technically complex exterior restoration work with a strong focus on safety, craftsmanship, and long-term client relationships.

They have completed 1,000 projects and operate across multiple states in the region, supporting building owners, property managers, engineers, and general contractors with restoration solutions that protect and extend the life of critical building assets.

Project Types (What They Deliver)

The work typically includes:

• Commercial façade restoration addressing building envelope issues and restoring long-term weather protection
• Parking structure / parking deck restoration and maintenance solutions that extend service life and improve safety
• Waterproofing systems and joint sealants to prevent moisture intrusion and water damage
• Traffic coatings and protective systems for vehicular and pedestrian surfaces
• Brick, stone, and mortar joint restoration (repair, replacement, tuckpointing, and preservation-oriented scopes)
• Concrete restoration, crack repair, and structural rehabilitation, plus specialty surface prep and coating removal

Role Overview

They are seeking a Sales Restoration Project Manager to own projects from first conversation through closeout. This is a client-facing role for someone who can both develop work (sales, relationship building, consultative scoping) and lead execution (preconstruction planning, budget, schedule, quality, and closeout).

The successful hire will be trusted as a technical partner to customers - helping them understand building conditions, define the right scope, move efficiently from assessment to proposal to award, and then keep delivery tight once work is won.

Responsibilities:

Business Development / Sales

• Build and grow relationships with property managers, facility leaders, owners, engineers, and partners
• Identify opportunities, lead walkthroughs, diagnose issues, and develop practical restoration plans
• Create budgets and proposals grounded in constructability and risk management
• Maintain a consistent pipeline and close work through value-led, consultative selling

Preconstruction & Project Management

• Lead preconstruction planning: scope validation, scheduling, phasing, and coordination
• Manage job cost performance, change management, and margin protection
• Coordinate internal field teams and external subcontractors to deliver on schedule and quality
• Provide clear communication to clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain strong safety standards and documentation across all work (they emphasize safety as a core value

Operational Excellence

• Ensure strong documentation, reporting, and closeout (warranties, punch lists, client satisfaction)
• Proactively troubleshoot field conditions and drive solutions quickly
• Contribute to continuous improvement in estimating accuracy, processes, and client experience

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of experience in commercial restoration / building envelope work (façade restoration, concrete repair, masonry restoration, waterproofing, parking structures)
• Proven ability to sell and manage projects (estimating plus delivery ownership)
• Working knowledge of scopes such as waterproofing, sealants, masonry restoration, concrete repair, and coatings
• Confident communicator who can present to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally as needed

Preferred (not required): OSHA 30, PMP, ICRI exposure, or manufacturer training for waterproofing/coatings systems

Benefits and Compensation

• Base salary: $100,000 to $150,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Performance bonus or commission structure tied to profitable growth (details shared during the process)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) or retirement plan support
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Vehicle allowance or mileage reimbursement (role dependent)
• Ongoing training and development in restoration systems, safety, and leadership