Merit Restorations

Full-service restoration contractor for property damage

Restoration Project Manager

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLynchburg, VA, USA$60k

About the Job

Requirements

Three to five years of construction project management experience is preferred, including residential, remodeling, or restoration experience.
Prior insurance restoration or disaster recovery experience is strongly preferred.
Strong estimating ability is required; Xactimate knowledge is a plus.
Strong organizational, detail-orientation, and follow-through skills are required.
A positive, self-starting mindset and ability to thrive in high-pressure environments are required.
High empathy and strong communication skills are required, including staying calm under stress, communicating clearly with clients, and working confidently with teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; familiarity with Procore, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms is a plus.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently and simultaneously is required.
Ability to work at the company office in Lynchburg, Virginia is required.

Responsibilities

Lead restoration projects through all phases from scope to completion, including estimating, contracts, schedules, budgets, and reporting.
Work from scopes provided by Merit Estimators and adjust and refine them as needed to meet project requirements, timelines, and budgets.
Oversee projects to ensure work is completed according to specifications, building codes, and schedules.
Identify resources, assign tasks, and coordinate subcontractors, consultants, and vendors.
Perform detailed quality control through frequent site visits and inspections.
Anticipate risks, delays, or conflicts and proactively resolve them.
Maintain compliance with local and national building codes and safety standards.
Manage day-to-day interactions with homeowners and insurance adjusters.
Set and manage expectations, provide clear updates, and resolve issues promptly.
Document the full scope of repairs during site visits and communicate findings.
Build and sustain relationships with insurance carriers, adjusters, homeowners, and subcontractors.
Communicate difficult or sensitive information tactfully and professionally.
Prepare job budgets, track expenses, and manage cash flow.
Ensure each project achieves the minimum gross profit margin set by company standards.
Handle invoicing, collections, and financial closeout of jobs.
Support the accounting team with cost tracking, invoicing, and mortgage company coordination.
Develop, manage, and improve operational procedures and workflows for efficiency and accountability.
Oversee jobsite safety, organization, and cleanliness.
Provide owners, clients, and teams with updated two-week lookahead schedules.
Conduct weekly progress meetings and issue meeting minutes.
Track submittals, requests for information, and change orders accurately.
Ensure subcontractors comply with scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
Provide a calm, empathetic presence to families navigating stressful losses.
Ensure satisfaction at every stage and follow up after completion to maintain trust.
Advocate for homeowners while balancing insurance carrier requirements.
Support sales and marketing efforts through strong client relationships and reputation.

Desired Qualifications

Xactimate knowledge is a plus.
Familiarity with Procore, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms is a plus.
Prior insurance restoration or disaster recovery experience is strongly preferred.
Three to five years of construction project management experience, particularly in residential, remodeling, or restoration, is preferred.

Restoration Project Manager

Merit Restorations · Lynchburg, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-10

Salary: From USD 60,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Merit Restorations - Lynchburg Office

Description

Welcome to Merit Restorations.
We are experts in rebuilding homes and commercial properties after fire, water, storm, and other disasters. We serve families and insurance partners with honesty, clarity, and urgency. We take full ownership of our projects and deliver with integrity, grit, and care.

As a Restoration Project Manager, you will lead restoration projects (up to $50,000) from scope to closeout. You’ll manage both the construction and client experience—coordinating with adjusters, subcontractors, and homeowners while keeping jobs on time, on budget, and to the highest standard of quality.

We’re looking for a technical expert: organized, detail-driven, a strong communicator with high empathy. Someone who thrives in high-pressure situations, solves problems quickly, and sets the pace for teams.

Requirements

RESTORATION PROJECT MANAGER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management

Lead all phases of restoration projects from scope to completion: estimating, contracts, schedules, budgets, and reporting.
Work from scopes provided by Merit Estimators; adjust and refine as needed to meet project requirements, timelines, and budgets.
Oversee projects to ensure work is completed according to specifications, building codes, and schedules.
Identify resources, assign tasks, and coordinate subcontractors, consultants, and vendors.
Provide detailed quality control through frequent site visits and inspections.
Anticipate risks, delays, or conflicts and proactively resolve them.
Maintain compliance with local/national building codes and safety standards.

Client & Adjuster Communication

Manage day-to-day homeowner and insurance adjuster interactions.
Set and manage expectations, deliver clear updates, and resolve issues promptly.
Document full scope of repairs during site visits and communicate findings.
Build and sustain strong relationships with insurance carriers, adjusters, homeowners, and subcontractors.
Communicate difficult or sensitive information tactfully and professionally.

Financial Oversight

Prepare job budgets, track expenses, and manage cash flow.
Ensure each project achieves a minimum gross profit margin as set by company standards.
Handle invoicing, collections, and financial closeout of jobs.
Support accounting team with cost tracking, invoicing, and mortgage company coordination.

Process & Performance

Develop, manage, and improve operational procedures and workflows for efficiency and accountability.
Oversee jobsite safety, organization, and cleanliness at all times.
Provide owners, clients, and teams with updated two-week lookahead schedules.
Conduct weekly progress meetings and issue meeting minutes.
Track submittals, RFIs, and change orders accurately.
Ensure subcontractors comply with scope, schedule, and quality expectations.

Client Experience & Service

Deliver a calm, empathetic presence to families navigating stressful losses.
Ensure satisfaction at every stage; follow up after completion to maintain trust.
Act as an advocate for the homeowner while balancing carrier requirements.
Support sales and marketing efforts through strong client relationships and reputation.

WHY MERIT

This is not an easy job. It demands toughness, precision, and compassion all at once. Not many can do it—but those who can don’t just change the lives of others, they change their own.

At Merit, we call this the most rewarding job in construction. You are there when families are at their lowest, and you lead them back to stability. You will face hard days, but you will also build skills, confidence, and resilience that set you apart as one of the best in the industry.

Here, growth isn’t optional—it’s who we are. You’ll join a team that values servant leadership, high standards, and human connection. You’ll be expected to take ownership, grow with urgency, and deliver with excellence.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAITS

3-5 years of construction project management experience preferred (residential, remodeling, or restoration).
Prior insurance restoration or disaster recovery experience strongly preferred.
Strong estimating ability; Xactimate knowledge a plus.
Exceptional organizational, detail orientation, and follow-through skills.
Positive, self-starting mindset; thrives in high-pressure environments.
High empathy and excellent communication skills—calm under stress, clear with clients, confident with teams.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Procore, MS Project, or similar platforms a plus.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently and simultaneously.
Able to work at the company office in Lynchburg, VA

Benefits

Company Vehicle with Fuel Card
401(k) match up to 4%
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Unlimited PTO

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About the Company

Merit Restorations

Full-service restoration contractor for property damage

Merit Restorations provides full-service restoration for homes and businesses after fire, water, mold, and storm damage, acting as a general contractor that manages the entire recovery process. It operates 24/7, quickly securing the site, extracting water, structural drying, debris removal, roof tarping, and smoke cleanup, then coordinates reconstruction and project management while interfacing with the homeowner’s or business’s insurer to streamline claims. It differentiates itself by offering an end-to-end solution that combines hands-on repair with insurance-claims support and direct coordination of all trades across multiple states from local offices. Its goal is to help property owners recover quickly and safely, protect assets, and pursue growth through acquisitions in the fragmented restoration industry while keeping its hands-on leadership and service approach.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Purcellville, VA
Founded: 2014

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