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Company Overview:Operating since 1978, Lydale is one of western Canada's most trusted full-service property restoration contractors, specializing in complete clean-up and reconstruction (both commercial and residential) of property damaged from wind, water, and/or fire. In spring of 2024 Lydale joined forces with Canstar Restorations. Canstar, founded in 1985, has grown to include 18 offices servicing British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. We love taking part in community events and are pleased to help our furry friends by sponsoring the BCSPCA.We pride ourselves as being the best in the restoration industry by providing excellent service, prioritizing safety, and delivering a very high level of quality work to our customers.We take good care of our team too! We like to have fun and celebrate our success.Position Overview:The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for developing and strengthening relationships to promote Lydale and ensure a steady flow of claims. They are also responsible for providing estimates on new jobs and managing each job from start to finish. Each PM builds and maintains relationships with different insurance companies and adjusters so that Lydale is the restoration company of choice.Duties and Responsibilities:Attend new claims and inspect progress and work quality throughout the project lifespanComplete scoping, sketching, estimating, job costing, coordinating of resources and communicating with insured and adjusters for residential and commercial mitigation and reconstructionEducate the client on the process of the timing of service delivery and realistic expectations for contents, emergency work, abatement and repairsEnsure industry KPIs are met or exceededLiaise with appropriate departments and sub-trades to ensure that work is completed on time, on budget and meets Lydales quality standardsLiaise with appropriate departments, sub-trades, homeowners and adjusters of the status of work. Inspect progress and work quality throughout the project lifespan.Work with assigned Project Coordinator to ensure all administrative aspects of the jobs are performed in a timely and accurate manner Work with appropriate resources to ensure that invoices are paid in a timely manner at an acceptable marginDeliver exceptional customer service to insurance stakeholders, homeowners and property managers. Be proactive in resolving customer service issuesBuild and maintain relationships by meeting adjusters on jobs, providing timely and accurate estimates and billings, networking and attending industry meetings. Generate new leads through relationships with adjusters and project managers.Ensure all relevant safety standards are followed according to Lydale and OHS Alberta requirementsExemplify the company values: integrity, pride, our team, respect and dependability Qualifications:Education and Experience4-5 years of hands-on experience within a restoration organizationProven success and stability with long-term clients Valid Alberta drivers license with a satisfactory driver abstract. Vehicle capable of transporting materials and equipment is preferred.Clean criminal record as it relates to workExperience in carpentry, abatement or water damage is requiredIICRC WRTKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to write and interpret scopes (traditional & Xactimate) Knowledge of Docusketch, Encircle, Xactimate 28, Simbility PSA would be an assetAbility to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written). Additional languages are considered an assetAbility to use technology (iPhone, tablet, computer)Intermediate skills in MS Office (excel, outlook, word)Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage timeAbility to work with and lead a team Working Conditions:Calgary branch with travel throughout the Calgary region.This position does have a component of on-call shifts on a rotation basis. The industry is 24/7 and some afterhours work is expectedWork sites may be contaminated with heavy smoke residue, mould, mildew, contaminated water or other unsanitary conditionsPersonal Protective Equipment is available for use and at times is mandatory (half-face respirator, Tyvek suits)