Restoration Project Manager

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RESTORATION PROJECT MANAGER

Building Envelope Waterproofing Concrete & Façade Restoration Company: RL James Location: DeLand, FL (home office) - field-based role with regular travel to project sites across Florida's east-central coast, including Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, Cocoa Beach, and Melbourne. Not remote or hybrid. Type: Full-Time Reports To: Senior Director of Production Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 base salary, depending on experience. Strong restauration backgrounds start at the top. This is a specialized restoration role - not a ground-up or CM-at-risk position. If your background is primarily new construction, this won’t be the right fit. We’re looking for someone who has personally run exterior restoration, waterproofing, concrete repair, or building envelope work on existing, often occupied, structures. About The Role RL James seeking an experienced Restoration Project Manager to lead complex exterior restoration and building envelope projects across the East Coast. This is a role for a construction professional who thrives in fast-paced field environments, enjoys solving real-world envelope and waterproofing challenges, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work safely, on time, and on budget. You’ll own projects from pre-construction handoff through final closeout and serve as a key leader for clients, field teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, with a focus on restoring, protecting, and extending the life of existing buildings. Scope of Work Structural & concrete restoration (spall repair, shoring, epoxy/grout injection) Below-grade & above-grade waterproofing (membranes, coatings, deck & traffic coatings) Air / vapor barriers and building envelope systems Sealant, caulking & expansion joint systems; glazing Impact windows & doors Painting & protective coatings Key Responsibilities Lead projects from pre-construction turnover through final closeout — managing budgets, schedules, forecasting, procurement, and overall project performance. Coordinate work on occupied buildings, including access systems (swing stage / suspended scaffold, mast climbers, boom lifts), staging, and sequencing around building operations. Partner closely with Job Leaders and Superintendents to drive successful field execution and project alignment. Serve as the primary point of contact for restoration consultants, engineers, ownership representatives, and project stakeholders. Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, sequencing plans, and milestone tracking. Review subcontract agreements, negotiate change orders, and manage cost controls. Coordinate inspections, mock-ups, testing, permits, reporting, and project documentation. Support manpower planning and operational logistics with field leadership. Ensure compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, quality expectations, and company procedures. Proactively identify project risks and implement solutions to protect schedule and budget. What Were Looking For Youve personally managed façade, waterproofing, concrete restoration, sealant, or coatings projects on existing structures, with hands-on knowledge of access systems (swing stage, mast climber), air/vapor barrier and sealant systems, and coordination with restoration consultants and engineers. 3+ years managing exterior restoration / building envelope projects (not ground-up construction). Strong understanding of high-rise restoration operations, staging, sequencing, and occupied-building coordination. Experience running multiple active restoration projects simultaneously. Strong financial management, scheduling, contract administration, and change-order skills. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and restoration details. Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination across field and office teams. Willingness to travel regularly to project sites across Florida's east-central coast, including Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, Cocoa Beach, and Melbourne. Preferred / a Plus Industry credentials such as IIBEC, ICRI, SWRI, or AMPP/NACE. OSHA 30 and a demonstrated commitment to jobsite safety. Why Join Us Work on complex, high-profile exterior restoration projects across the East Coast. Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on quality, accountability, and professional growth. Exposure to a wide range of specialized restoration and building envelope scopes. Make a direct impact protecting and extending the life of existing structures.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, including Florida law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. RL James does not sponsor employment‑based visas for this position unless stated otherwise. E-Verify: We comply with Federal law by verifying employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr RL James Exteriors