Restoration Project Manager (RPM)
Reports To: General Manager
"A mind built for excellence. A spirit built for service."
Location: Newark (Ironbound), NJ
Company: Paul Davis Restoration
What does a Restoration Project Manager (RPM) with Paul Davis do?
- Celebrate completion of projects with a team of skilled tradespeople, homeowners grateful to be back in their homes, and your Paul Davis team members
- Improve your community by serving others
- Continuously learn about improving results and setting proper expectations of others
- Learn new things daily about construction and building homes
- Have fun and be part of a growing business!
Position Overview
The Restoration Project Manager (RPM) leads residential and commercial reconstruction projects following fire, water, mold, and storm losses. You are responsible for delivering projects on time, on budget, and to company standards. This is a leadership role requiring both field authority and financial discipline.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage full lifecycle of restoration projects
• Confirm scope, budget, and work orders prior to start
• Control gross margin and monitor job profitability
• Lead subcontractors and enforce quality standards
• Communicate with homeowners and insurance partners
• Track performance metrics during weekly GS&R meetings
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance
• Protect and elevate the Paul Davis brand
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive base salary
• Base + commission structure
• Profit sharing tied to performance goals
• Company vehicle and uniforms provided
• Cell phone or stipend
• 401K
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Structured 3-month training program
• Ongoing leadership development
• No cap on earning potential
Current RPM compensation range: $80,000 – $110,000+ annually based on production and performance.
Qualifications
• Minimum of 5–10 years experience in residential or commercial restoration/reconstruction
• Insurance claim experience preferred
• Experience with Xactimate and/or Symbility preferred
• Proven leadership of subcontractors and field teams
• Strong planning and organizational discipline
• Excellent communication skills
Working Conditions
Field-based role requiring indoor and outdoor work environments. Frequent PPE use required. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.
We proudly hire Veterans and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.
We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.
Our Vision:
To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need.
Our Values:
Deliver What You Promise
Respect The Individual
Have Pride In What You Do
Practice Continuous Improvement
Our Mission:
To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results