About this opportunity
firstonsiteus lists this Project Director opportunity in east dundee, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A Day in the Life of a Project Director
As a Project Director at First Onsite, you are at the heart of transforming restoration projects from concept to completion. Leveraging tools like Xactimate, you'll develop precise scopes of work, estimates, and preliminary budgets that set each project up for success. Working closely with Operations, you gather field measurements, plans, photos, and materials, applying both technical expertise and a deep understanding of construction and restoration costs to every job.
Your positive, service-driven mindset makes you a trusted partner to colleagues, clients, and subcontractors alike. From building strong relationships to streamlining collections and proactively solving challenges, you ensure projects move forward smoothly and profitably. Clear communication and attention to detail are your trademarks, keeping the right people informed at every stage and helping deliver exceptional results every time.
Responsibilities:
Manage projects from start to finish, including crews, subcontractors, and schedules
Prepare budgets, estimates, and scope of work; maintain profit margins
Oversee daily jobsite operations, safety, and documentation
Review and approve subcontractor proposals and change orders
Collaborate with operations to ensure projects stay on schedule and budget
Maintain client deliverables and project records in Salesforce
Conduct mitigation assessments and develop project plans
Respond to project needs 24/7
Experience & Education:
Leadership experience in construction/restoration
Knowledge of construction documents and large loss projects
3+ years industry experience
High school diploma required; bachelor's degree, preferred
4+ certifications
Disaster restoration experience, preferred
Valid driver's license
First Onsite provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
First Onsite (and its Companies) participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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