Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Jr.

Project

Manager / Estimator specializing in Insurance Restoration to join our dynamic team. This role involves managing restoration projects from inception to completion, preparing accurate estimates, and coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong construction knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in construction management software. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a reputable company dedicated to delivering high-quality restoration services.

Responsibilities

- Prepare emergency mitigation and reconstruction estimates
- Create and review estimates using Xactimate
- Develop scopes of work for emergency and repair projects
- Coordinate technicians, subcontractors, suppliers, and specialty trades
- Schedule project activities and monitor project progress
- Review site photographs, moisture documentation, drying records, floor plans, and other claim documentation
- Prepare work orders, purchase orders, change orders, and project documentation
- Communicate regularly with adjusters, property managers, strata representatives, homeowners, and contractors
- Monitor labour, material, subcontractor, and project costs
- Identify additional or missed scope as projects progress
- Coordinate hazardous-material assessments and specialty services when required
- Ensure project files are complete, accurate, and properly documented
- Resolve project issues and keep customers informed throughout the claim
- Assist with emergency response and operational requirements when required
- Manage multiple active projects and priorities simultaneously
- Occasionally, manage residential, commercial, and strata insurance restoration projects




- Attend sites to assess water, fire, mould, and other property losses

Qualifications

- Previous experience in insurance restoration, construction, property damage, or a related field
- Project management and/or estimating experience
- Strong understanding of residential and commercial construction
- Experience with Xactimate is strongly preferred
- IICRC certifications such as WRT, FSRT, OCT, ASD, or AMRT are considered an asset
- Experience with water mitigation, fire restoration, contents, mould, or reconstruction is an asset
- Strong organizational and scheduling skills
- Comfortable working with detailed documentation, photographs, measurements, and estimates
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate professionally with adjusters, clients, strata representatives, trades, and technicians
- Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Valid BC driver's license

Experience with programs such as Encircle, Xactimate, Asana, Microsoft 365, moisture-mapping equipment, thermal imaging, or 3D property documentation systems would be an asset.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of their files.

You should be comfortable walking onto a loss, determining what needs to happen next, documenting the damage,



coordinating the appropriate resources, communicating with the stakeholders, and following the project through to completion.

The right person is practical, organized, responsive, and able to make decisions without needing constant direction.

Insurance restoration experience is highly valued because this position requires an understanding of both construction and the claims process.

About Blue Star Projects

Blue Star Projects provides insurance restoration, emergency response, construction, and building-envelope services throughout the Lower Mainland.

We are a growing company with a hands-on management team and an experienced group of project managers, technicians, and trades.

Our work includes water damage, fire damage, mould remediation, emergency mitigation, reconstruction, strata losses, commercial losses, waterproofing, and building-envelope projects.

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability.

Benefits and other employment details will be discussed with qualified candidates.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, with occasional emergency or after-hours requirements depending on project needs.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief summary of your experience in insurance restoration, construction project management, and estimating.

Ability to commute/relocate

- Port Coquitlam, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- Construction estimating: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person Pay: $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Advantages

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Jr. Project Manager / Estimator – Insurance Restoration (Port Coquitlam)
🏢 Blueshore Projects
📍 Port Coquitlam