Exterior Project Manager - Lake Zurich
$70,000–$75,000 year
On-siteLake Zurich, 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 serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for customers on assigned projects. Track job costs, flag margin concerns to the General Manager, 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 policies, safety procedures, and applicable local and state regulations. This role supports the nation's largest ServiceMaster franchise company, which provides state-of-the-art equipment to help homeowners and businesses recover from fire and water damage.
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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