Project Manager/ Business Development Representative

Utah Disaster Kleenup (UDK) has an immediate opening for a Restoration Project Manager and Business Development Representative for their St. George, UT branch. This hybrid role is crucial to the success of the branch.

The role of the Business Development Representative is to interact with potential clients to develop relationships, build trust and generate phone calls for property restoration and mitigation services. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has experience in sales and marketing and who thrives in social engagement and strategic planning.

Responsibilities:

• Promote the company to new and existing customers through:
  • Office visits
  • Lunches
  • Golf tournaments
  • Tradeshows
  • Community events and activities
• Follow-through with current clients to ensure job satisfaction and repeat business
• Utilize the company CRM to log customer activity, contact information and ROI
• Assist the branch manager in various project coordination activity as needed.
• Develop new channels of business for the company

Qualifications:

• Previous sales/marketing experience
• Strong relationship and communication skills both written and verbal
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Exceptional task and time management skills
• Basic skills in Microsoft suite, and ability to easily pick up desktop and web-based programs that the company uses for job/account management
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Professional appearance

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize restoration and reconstruction projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.


Specific responsibilities include:

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.

• Define project scope, goals for each project assigned and execute.

• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and customers in a timely and clear fashion.

• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.

• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.

• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.

• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project

Education or Equivalent Experience

• 4 + years in a project management role for an emergency services restoration and/or reconstruction firm
• College degree or equal career experience
• Strong preference given to education and experience.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Solid restoration knowledge and reconstruction experience
• In-depth experience using Xactimate software rebuilds
• Advanced drying certification and experience
• Experience in Mold mitigation procedures
• Must have residential and commercial reconstruction experience
• Excellent presentation and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors/vendors on projects
• Flexible during times of change.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional customer communication and service skills
• Ability to sell and present contracts to the client and close deals
• Knowledge of the property/insurance industry
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
• Taking project manager on-call shift 6 days per month (evening/weekends). This includes taking calls from the answering service, dispatching crews and EMS site visits for commercial, board-up and large profile losses.

Compensation package of base + commission: $50,000 annually plus commission

Additional Benefits:

• Company vehicle
• Cell phone

Pre-employment requirements:
The Immigration Reform and Control Act require employment eligibility certification for all employees. All job offers are contingent upon completion of the I-9 verification process. Applications and new hires are subject to drug testing, background checks, including references and history of criminal convictions and DUI’s. Must have a valid driver’s license with a clear record in the last 3 years and complete an online profile test. UDK is a tobacco free company.