Mitigation Coach

Mitigation Coach

Paul Davis Restoration of the Triad is a full-service property restoration company providing emergency response, mitigation, reconstruction, and contents services to residential and commercial clients. We partner with homeowners, business owners, insurance carriers, and adjusters to restore properties impacted by water, fire, mold, storm, and catastrophic events. Our commitment is operational excellence, customer advocacy, and disciplined execution from loss through completion.

Join the leading restoration team to help us be THE difference-maker in the communities we serve while delivering exceptional results. We are a purpose-driven business, focusing on our Vision, Mission, Values, and Paul Davis' 10 Serving Basics…this is how we win.

Our Vision

To provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need

Our Mission

To provide opportunities for great people to deliver best in class results

Our Values

Deliver what you promise. Be direct with respect for the individual. Have pride in what you do. Practice continuous improvement. Do what it takes to win.

Position Summary

A Mitigation Coach with Paul Davis will lead, coach, and develop the mitigation technician team to ensure operational excellence in field production, documentation, customer satisfaction, and equipment management. They will be responsible for overseeing all staffing, technician progression, training, performance standards, accountability, and compliance with drying science and mitigation protocols. The Mitigation Coach will also support operational objectives related to cycle time, scorecard compliance, customer experience, and departmental readiness. They will also partner with leadership and Project Manager to maintain a high-performing, well-trained mitigation department capable of handling residential and commercial losses, while spending a significant amount of time in the field coaching and evaluating technicians.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Leadership, Coaching & Technician Development

• Assign technicians to appropriate levels based on skills, certifications, and performance.
• Manage the 90-day new hire progression process.
• Communicate technician career paths and hold team members accountable to their development.
• Conduct monthly performance and behavior reviews with documentation.
• Identify staffing needs three months in advance based on volume.
• Manage technician hiring, onboarding, training, and termination.
• Maintain a balanced mix of Helpers, Technicians, Leads, and Senior Leads to support workload.
• Evaluate and coach technicians on documentation (RMS, MICA, Encircle, 12–24 hr reports).
• Ensure ProAssist is used on every customer visit.
• Support morale, accountability, and technician engagement.

Operational & Technical Oversight

• Maintain equipment inventory through RMS tracking.
• Investigate missing equipment and ensure proper field handling.
• Forecast procurement needs based on projected volume.
• Ensure all drying equipment is serviced, cleaned, and maintained per manufacturer guidelines.
• Oversee truck loading, supply readiness, and vehicle maintenance schedules.
• Ensure weekly moisture meter calibration checks are completed and documented.
• Support overall mitigation performance metrics: cycle time, quality, scorecard compliance, customer satisfaction.

Required Industry Skills & Training

• Strong understanding of drying science (psychrometrics, air movement, dehumidification).
• Proficiency with MICA, Encircle, RMS, and moisture meters.
• Ability to scope losses, write work orders, and oversee proper equipment installation.
• Knowledge of fire, water, storm, mold, and environmental safety practices.
• Experience training and coaching technicians in the field.
• Knowledge of OSHA, PPE usage, and jobsite safety.

Preferred Certifications

• IICRC Water Restoration Technician (WRT)
• IICRC Applied Structural Drying (ASD)
• IICRC Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT)
• IICRC Odor Control (OCT)
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-30
• First Aid / CPR

Desired Skills

• Self-motivated, positive leadership style
• Strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset
• High emotional intelligence, empathy, and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and planning abilities
• Thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
• Customer-focused, professional, and reliable
• Comfortable holding team members accountable

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor conditions
• Use of proper PPE when required
• Standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing stairs
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Frequent field presence, minimal overnight travel

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $55,000–$65,000 per year, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 12 paid holidays
• Company chaplaincy services
• Flexible PTO and sick days
• Access to Paul Davis University
• Leadership development and one-on-one mentorship
• Structured training in the Paul Davis Way
• Company-provided cell phone and technology
• Opportunity for long-term career growth and advancement

Compensation: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.

We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.