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Doctor Fix-It Restoration & Reconstruction is looking for an experienced Restoration Project Manager to lead reconstruction projects from start to finish.
This is not an entry-level position, and it’s not a typical 9-to-5 job. If you’re looking for a job where someone reminds you to do your paperwork, follows behind you fixing mistakes, or tells you what to do every hour of the day, this won’t be the right fit.
We’re looking for someone who takes ownership, leads by example, solves problems, builds relationships, and gets things done.
Position Overview
As a Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for selling work, developing scopes of work, managing crews and subcontractors, maintaining customer relationships, networking for new opportunities, and ensuring projects are completed safely, profitably, and to the highest standards.
This is primarily a management and leadership role. You will not be swinging a hammer every day. However, when emergencies happen and staffing is short, everyone—including management—steps up to help.
You must have construction industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Sell reconstruction projects.
- Scope rebuild jobs.
- Develop detailed scopes of work and coordinate with the estimator to ensure accurate estimating and smooth job handoffs.
- Manage reconstruction projects from start to finish.
- Lead and supervise reconstruction subcontractors.
- Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and schedules.
- Conduct job site visits and quality control inspections (Every 2 Days).
- Ensure all work is completed according to applicable building codes.
- Maintain communication with homeowners, insurance adjusters, property managers, and commercial clients.
- Attend networking events, BNI meetings, coffee meetings, and other relationship-building opportunities to generate business.
- Build and maintain referral partner relationships.
- Maintain project schedules and profitability.
- Handle emergency response situations and changing priorities.
- Participate in the manager on-call rotation, approximately every three weeks.
- Assist in the field during staffing shortages or emergency situations.
- Ensure crews complete proper documentation, photos, notes, and paperwork.
- Submit mitigation paperwork for billing within 24 hours of project completion.
- Hold crews and subcontractors accountable for quality, professionalism, and productivity.
- Address problems immediately instead of allowing issues to grow.
- Provide leadership, direction, and support to team members.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of construction industry experience.
- Experience managing reconstruction projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction processes.
- Thorough understanding of local building codes.
- Ability to accurately scope reconstruction projects and communicate those scopes effectively to the estimating team.
- Proven leadership experience managing crews and subcontractors.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.
This Position Is NOT For You If:
- You need constant reminders to complete paperwork or job notes.
- You struggle with follow-through and organization.
- You avoid difficult conversations with customers, crews, or subcontractors.
- You’re looking for a strict 9-to-5 schedule.
- You don’t like being held accountable.
- You don’t have restoration industry experience.
- You’re simply looking for a paycheck without putting in the work.
- You make excuses instead of finding solutions.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Company vehicle.
- Fuel card.
- Company technology and support.
- Established office staff and estimating support.
- Opportunity for advancement and long-term growth.
- The ability to make a meaningful impact in a growing restoration company.
The Reality of the Job
This industry isn’t glamorous.
There are emergency calls, upset customers, insurance issues, staffing challenges, tight deadlines, and long days. Sometimes you’ll leave early. Sometimes you’ll work late. Sometimes your phone rings when you’re on call.
It’s demanding work, but it’s rewarding work.
If you’re the type of person who thrives under pressure, enjoys leading people, solving problems, building relationships, and taking ownership of your responsibilities, this can be an extremely rewarding career.
If you need someone constantly checking behind you, reminding you to do the basics, or motivating you to care about the outcome, this isn’t the job for you.
We’re building something special at Doctor Fix-It, and we’re looking for someone who wants to help us grow it the right way.
If you have the experience, work ethic, and leadership this position demands, we’d love to hear from you.
If you don’t have Construction management experience, please do not apply. It won’t be a good fit for either of us.
Pay: $63,762.89 - $76,789.71 per year
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction project lead jobs.
- 3 to 10 years of experience managing construction projects from planning through closeout
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Buildertrend, or Microsoft Project
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification required or strongly preferred
- Experience coordinating subcontractors, schedules, and budgets simultaneously
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contract documents
Tips for Your Construction Project Lead Job Search
Tailor your resume to project scope
Hiring managers for construction project lead roles scan for project size and type fast. List dollar values, square footage, or unit counts for each project you managed so reviewers can instantly gauge whether your experience matches their pipeline.
Highlight your certifications front and center
OSHA 30, PMP, and LEED credentials are frequently listed as requirements, not preferences. Place them in a dedicated certifications section near the top of your resume so they clear any automated screening before a human ever reads the document.
Filter openings by project type early
Construction project lead roles vary widely between commercial, residential, and civil work. Target your search to the delivery method you know best, whether that is design-build, design-bid-build, or tenant improvement, to avoid wasting applications on roles that won't value your background.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists construction project lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for field walkthrough questions
Interviewers commonly ask how you handle subcontractor delays, RFI backlogs, or last-minute scope changes. Walk through a specific project where you caught a schedule risk early and corrected it before it hit the critical path, concrete examples outperform generic answers every time.
Negotiate with a total compensation lens
Truck or vehicle allowances, per diem for travel projects, and equipment budgets are real parts of construction project lead compensation that vary by employer. Ask about these directly before accepting an offer so you can compare packages accurately across competing opportunities.
Construction Project Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most construction project leads?
The most active employers for construction project leads right now are Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, ECS Limited, and Applegreen, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to be strongest with general contractors running multiple simultaneous builds.
How many construction project lead jobs are remote?
About 26% of construction project lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most professional roles given the on-site nature of construction. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote days are pre-construction planning, estimating coordination, and document management tasks that don't require a physical site presence.
How do you become a construction project lead?
Start by building field experience as a superintendent, foreman, or project engineer so you understand how work actually gets built. Earn an OSHA 30 certification and develop fluency in at least one construction management software platform. Move into assistant lead or project coordinator roles, take on progressively larger scopes, and document your outcomes in terms of budget, schedule, and quality results.
Can you get hired as a construction project lead with little experience?
You can break into junior construction project lead roles by emphasizing hands-on trade or field experience, even if it came without a formal lead title. Employers hiring for smaller residential or tenant improvement projects often accept candidates who demonstrate strong organizational skills, familiarity with construction sequencing, and a willingness to earn OSHA and software certifications quickly on the job.
What does the construction project lead interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen focused on your project history and certifications, followed by an in-person or video interview where you walk through a past project in detail. Many employers include a practical component, such as reviewing a set of drawings, a schedule, or a scope of work document, and asking how you would approach it. Final rounds often involve meeting field superintendents or senior project managers.
Where can I find and apply to construction project lead jobs?
You can find and apply to construction project lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your project type, location, and experience level, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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