General Manager

Connect Staffing is hiring an experienced General Manager for a water mitigation and restoration company in Irvine, CA. This is a long-term placement position paying $90,000-$100,000/year plus commission. In this role, you will run the full operation - managing daily mitigation and restoration production, overseeing P&L, and building the referral network that drives revenue growth. This is a high-ownership position with direct reporting to the Owner/President and real impact on company performance.

Pay: $90,000-$100,000/year + commission

Location: Irvine, CA

Job Type: Long-Term Placement

Work Environment: Office, job sites, and client-facing field visits

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across water mitigation, mold remediation, fire/smoke, contents, and restoration projects from initial loss through completion.
• Manage branch P&L including revenue, gross profit, labor costs, equipment costs, and operating expenses.
• Build and maintain referral relationships with insurance adjusters, property managers, plumbers, contractors, and third-party administrators (TPAs).
• Review job profitability, monitor accounts receivable, and track outstanding insurance claims.
• Oversee estimating and documentation processes using Xactimate to ensure accurate, timely, and properly supported estimates.
• Establish production standards, workflows, and KPIs (key performance indicators); review financial reports and implement corrective actions when targets are missed.
• Monitor equipment deployment, drying documentation, and inventory across active job sites.

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of management experience in water mitigation, restoration, or a closely related construction/property services field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established relationships with insurance carriers, adjusters, or TPAs (third-party administrators) in the Southern California market.
• Experience managing commercial and residential referral pipelines and preferred-vendor agreements.
• Familiarity with IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification) standards for water damage, mold, and fire/smoke restoration.
• Experience coordinating mold remediation, demolition, and reconstruction scopes in addition to mitigation.
• Knowledge of insurance claims processes, supplement negotiation, and collections on insurance receivables.
• Prior experience hiring, training, and managing field technicians, project managers, or estimators in a restoration environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing P&L, job costing, and financial performance at the branch or company level.
• Experience using Xactimate for estimating and job documentation.
• You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: General Manager, Operations Manager, Branch Manager, Restoration Manager, Mitigation Manager, Director of Operations, Production Manager, Project Manager - Restoration, Water Damage Restoration Manager, Property Restoration Operations Manager.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Drug screen required.
• Background check required.
• E-Verify / work authorization required.
• MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check required.
• Ability to travel to job sites and client meetings as needed.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Direct deposit / Paycard.
• Health insurance.
• Bonus eligible.
• Earn referral bonuses.
• CalSavers retirement program available.

After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.

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