PuroClean

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Construction Operations Manager – (St. Louis Metro) PuroClean, a premier Restoration Contractor serving the St. Louis area for over 15 years, is seeking a results-oriented leader to drive our Construction Division. Based in our Caseyville, IL regional office (a quick 12-minute reverse-commute from downtown STL), we offer the stability of a $3.8MM operation with a culture built on accountability and growth. Why this role is different: We aren't looking for a "cold caller." We have a highly successful Mitigation Division that generates 80% of our reconstruction leads. We need a Division Manager to step in, take those warm hand-offs, scope the loss, and secure the contract. You will be supported by an established infrastructure, including a dedicated Project Manager and Project Coordinator who handle the daily production logistics. Your Primary Mission • Scope & Estimate: Act as the technical expert. Inspect property damage and create precise, defensible estimates using Xactimate. • Secure the Job: Act as the face of PuroClean. Meet with property owners to sign contracts and move the rebuild forward. • Negotiate Value: Communicate directly with insurance adjusters to agree on scope and pricing. Your goal is to ensure the company maintains healthy margins through expert supplementing. • Lead the Division: Provide high-level oversight to the production team (PM and Coordinator) to ensure jobs stay on schedule and under budget. Qualifications (The Non-Negotiables) • Xactimate Proficiency: You must be able to write accurate sketches and line items efficiently. This is the core of the role. • Restoration Expertise: A deep understanding of residential/commercial building methods is required to defend your estimates to adjusters. • Leadership Drive: You must be comfortable "asking for the sale" and navigating the complexities of the insurance claim process. • Local Network: Familiarity with the St. Louis/Metro East subcontractor market is highly desirable. Compensation & Benefits • Competitive Base Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 (commensurate with experience). • Lucrative Incentive Plan: Performance-based bonuses tied to Revenue Volume and Gross Margin targets. • Company Vehicle: Provided for all business travel. • Benefits: 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and ongoing professional development. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Health savings account • Paid time off • Relocation assistance • Vision insurance Application Question(s): • Have you managed reconstruction projects specifically following water, fire, or mold remediation? • Have you previously managed a construction division or team with an annual volume of at least $2MM? • Do you currentlyy have a proven network of reliable subcontractors in the St. Louis/Metro East area? • Are you willing to work primarily in the St. Louis/Metro East area? • How many years of experience do you have writing and negotiating estimates in Xactimate? Work Location: In person