Exterior Project Manager - DG
$70,000–$75,000 year
On-siteDowners Grove, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Manage assigned exterior restoration projects from assignment through completion, ensuring adherence to insurance carrier and TPA requirements for damage evaluation, estimating, and photo documentation. Prepare and review exterior estimates for scope accuracy and pricing integrity, while sourcing, vetting, and managing subcontractors across roofing, siding, gutters, and windows. Schedule and monitor subcontractor performance to ensure quality, safety, and timeliness, and track job costs to flag margin concerns to the General Manager. Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for customers and coordinate with internal teams for clean handoffs between interior and exterior scopes. Maintain documentation and quality control practices per company standards while ensuring compliance with all safety procedures and local regulations. This role requires a valid driver's license, ability to access roofs and lift up to 70 pounds, and proficiency with Xactimate or similar estimating software.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in exterior construction, roofing, or insurance restoration
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
- Ability to access roofs and exterior elevations safely
- Ability to see, hear, and communicate clearly
- Ability to complete required documentation and reporting accurately
Desired Qualifications
- College coursework or degree in Construction Management or a related field
- Experience managing exterior-only insurance repair projects
- HAAG Certification or equivalent exterior damage evaluation training
- Working knowledge of insurance carrier and TPA documentation and photo requirements
- Proficiency with Xactimate or similar estimating software
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Detail-oriented with a focus on documentation accuracy and compliance
- Ability to work independently in a lean, fast-moving environment
- Strong communication skills with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
- Ability to analyze job costs and make decisions to protect profitability
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to conduct customer and subcontractor discussions professionally
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and financial reviews
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