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Mitigation/Restoration Project Manager

Real Restoration Group
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026

Take the Lead as a Mitigation Project Manager!

Are you a proactive leader with a passion for restoration industry and helping people recover from property damage? Join our growing restoration team as a Mitigation Project Manager, where you’ll oversee water, fire, and mold mitigation projects from start to finish.

At our company, teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect are at the core of everything we do. We treat each other and our clients like family, always putting our clients' best interests first and focusing on doing the work the right way. If you value leadership in a supportive, family-like environment where growth and respect are prioritized, we want to hear from you!

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE AS A MITIGATION PROJECT MANAGER OR AS AN ESTIMATOR!

What You'll Do:

  • Manage mitigation/restoration projects for water, fire, and mold damage from initiation through completion.
  • Conduct site inspections, develop scopes of work, and ensure project timelines and budgets are met.
  • Prepare accurate estimates using Xactimate and Simbility for residential projects.
  • Manage Time & Materials (T&M) billing for commercial projects (experience preferred but not required).
  • Oversee job documentation, including daily logs, work orders, and drying logs using MICA (or its current equivalent).
  • Utilize Dash project management software for tracking and reporting project progress.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, insurance carriers, TPAs, subcontractors, and team members.
  • Ensure projects comply with TPA guidelines and industry standards.

On-Call Expectations:

  • Project Managers are on-call one week per month.
  • All team members are expected to respond in the event of a local catastrophic event or large commercial loss.

What We're Looking For:

  • 2 years of experience in restoration, mitigation or estimating in mitigation.
  • Strong knowledge of mitigation processes and industry standards.
  • High school diploma or GED (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred).
  • Experience with Xactimate, Simbility, and T&M billing preferred.
  • Proficiency with project management software, including Dash.
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • IICRC certifications in Water Mitigation, Fire, Mold, etc., preferred.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • Training and certification support.
  • A collaborative, family-like culture that values teamwork, respect, and doing the work the right way.
  • We are passionate about growing our team members professionally and believe in promoting from within. Your leadership journey starts here!

Benefits:

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

****Compensation Package:

  • Bonus opportunities

Ready to take the lead? Apply now and help us make a difference in the lives of those we serve!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Experience:

  • Mitigation project management or estimating: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000

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