Overview
Project Manager – Mold, Water, Fire Up to a $5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced PMs Jobs in Fairfield, ME at Octagon Cleaning and Restoration
Service Area: Southern Maine
Company: Octagon Cleaning & Restoration
Octagon Cleaning & Restoration is an established and growing restoration company serving New Hampshire and Maine. We are seeking an experienced Estimator / Project Manager to manage mold remediation, water mitigation, fire restoration, and emergency response projects from initial inspection through final close-out.
This role is ideal for a restoration professional who understands the full lifecycle of restoration projects — from emergency response to scheduled remediation — and can confidently manage scopes, budgets, crews, and client expectations in the field.
What You’ll Be Responsible For Initial Response & Project Assessment
- Respond to emergency and scheduled mold, water, and fire losses throughout Southern Maine
- Perform site inspections, assess damage, and determine appropriate remediation and mitigation strategies
- Coordinate mobilization of crews, equipment, and materials as needed
Estimating & Scoping
- Develop accurate scopes of work and estimates using Xactimate
- Identify supplemental, mold-related, emergency, and change order opportunities with proper documentation
- Communicate scope, pricing, and approvals with insurance adjusters, clients, and internal teams
Project Management
- Manage projects from initial response through completion and reconstruction hand-off
- Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, equipment, and schedules
- Track budgets, timelines, and job profitability
- Ensure job documentation, photos, reports, and moisture logs are completed accurately and on time
Client & Stakeholder Communication
- Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners, property managers, and insurance carriers
- Provide consistent updates and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle
- Communicate clearly during both emergency situations and planned remediation work
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with IICRC guidelines, safety requirements, and company standards
- Confirm job-site safety, containment integrity, and proper close-out documentation
What We’re Looking For
- 2+ years experience managing mold, water, and/or fire restoration projects
- Strong working knowledge of Xactimate
- Understanding of mold remediation protocols, water mitigation drying methods, and fire restoration workflows
- Experience handling both emergency response and scheduled restoration projects
- Ability to manage multiple projects across NH and Southern ME
- Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills
Preferred (Not Required)
- IICRC certifications (WRT, ASD, AMRT, FSRT, etc.)
- Experience working directly with insurance carriers and adjusters
- Background coordinating mitigation and reconstruction scopes
- Familiarity with Maine restoration and insurance markets
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (as applicable)
- Phone, tablet, estimating software, and field support
- Clear processes for emergency response and scheduled project execution
- Long-term opportunity with an established and structured restoration company
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Work Location: In person (Fairfield, ME)
Why This Role?
We operate a structured, professional restoration business that values planning, documentation, accountability, and clear communication — not chaos. Emergency response is part of what we do, but so is well-managed, scheduled mold and restoration work.
If you’re ready to take ownership of projects, drive profitability, and lead from the front, we’d like to speak with you.
Pay: $70,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Experience:
- Water Mitigation: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Project Manager – Mold, Water, Fire Up to a $5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced PMs
Company: Octagon Cleaning and Restoration
Location: Fairfield, ME
