Contents Project Manager

Benefits:

401(k) matching Company car Dental insurance Health insurance Training & development Vision insurance Paul Davis Restoration of Northern Virginia is hiring a Contents Project Manager to lead our Contents Division from end to end. When fire, water, smoke, mold, or storms damage a property, our contents team is responsible for safely packing out, cleaning, restoring, storing, & returning our customers' most important belongings. This is a full-cycle leadership role for someone who can run estimates, crews, logistics, & carrier relationships — and own every contents job from intake to invoice. What You'll Do Inspection & Scope Development Conduct initial site inspections on all new contents losses, assessing fire, water, smoke, mold, & storm-damaged items Distinguish salvageable from non-salvageable items & document findings with photos, written scope, & contents-management software Build the full scope of services before mobilization — staffing, projected hours, consumables, & preliminary cost summary Perform jobsite safety walk-throughs & hazard identification prior to deploying crews Estimating Own contents estimate writing in Xactimate & Symbility, from initial draft through carrier approval Apply each carrier's SLA requirements — documentation standards, contact timeframes, & scheduling protocols Coordinate specialty line items such as electronics, textiles, artwork, & high-value items needing third-party cleaning or appraisal Logistics, Fleet & Labor

• Schedule & dispatch contents crews across all active jobs & manage the pack-out & pack-in lifecycle
• Oversee the contents division's assigned vehicle fleet — assignments, usage logs, & basic maintenance reporting
• Recruit, schedule, train, & supervise temporary & permanent field labor
• On-call availability to support crews & customers for emergency contents response Documentation, Compliance & Warehouse Maintain accurate inventory tracking, labeling, & condition reporting in RMS & contents-management systems Keep all job documentation audit-ready at every stage, with zero billing gaps at invoice Uphold warehouse cleanliness, item segregation, ozone-room standards, & contents security protocols Customer & Carrier Communication • Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners, property managers, adjusters, & carriers throughout each job • Meet clients & adjusters on-site to resolve issues & provide a professional opinion; re-inspect job sites for quality control • Communicate progress, scope changes, & milestones to Operations Leadership, & obtain final authorizations before job close • Build & grow professional relationships with carriers, vendor networks, & Third-Party Administrators What You Bring (Requirements) • 3+ years in property restoration, contents management, or related claims/estimating roles • Xactimate estimating experience required (Symbility a plus); Xactimate Level 1 certification preferred • Ability to lead, coach, & direct diverse field crews & temporary labor in fast-paced conditions • Proven ability to run multiple jobs simultaneously with competing timelines & carrier SLA frameworks • Clean Background & MVR • Ability to work nights, weekends, & overtime as needed for emergency response Highly Preferred •

IICRC CPT

credential is highly preferred (company sponsorship available if not yet certified)

• Prior hands-on experience writing contents-specific estimates
• Water Damage Restoration (WRT), Fire & Smoke, Odor, or Upholstery a plus (company-sponsored) Systems You'll Use Xactimate & Symbility (estimating); Encircle (field documentation); Cotality products including Claims Workspace, Luxor, & RMS; TPA platforms including PDRI, Contractor Connection, Alacrity, & Lionsbridge; a time-tracking platform; & Microsoft Office with SharePoint/OneDrive.

Training is provided on our specific tools. Schedule & Conditions

• Standard schedule Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-5:00 PM, with a rotating on-call schedule for evenings, weekends, & select holidays
• Hybrid role combining field job sites, warehouse, & remote coordination
• Physical demands include extended standing, walking, bending, & kneeling; frequent lifting of 5-40 lbs & occasional assisted lifting of 40+ lbs
• Work in residential & commercial environments affected by water, fire, smoke, mold, & storm damage; appropriate PPE provided We Offer
• Base salary, plus performance-based bonus & commission potential
• Company vehicle, fuel card, & company cell phone
• Company-sponsored certifications
• The backing of a trusted national brand with deep local roots & a team that genuinely supports one another Flexible work from home options available.