RESTORATION PROJECT MANAGER

RL James Exteriors is a company specializing in exterior restoration and building envelope projects. They are seeking an experienced Restoration Project Manager to lead complex restoration projects across the East Coast. The role involves managing projects from pre-construction through final closeout, coordinating with field teams and stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality, safe, and timely project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead projects from pre-construction turnover through final closeout 6 managing budgets, schedules, forecasting, procurement, and overall project performance
• Coordinate work on occupied buildings, including access systems 6 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

Requirements:

• You've 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 throughout the East Coast region
• Industry credentials such as IIBEC, ICRI, SWRI, or AMPP/NACE
• OSHA 30 and a demonstrated commitment to jobsite safety