Operations Manager — RestorationA growing, owner-operated restoration company is seeking an Operations Manager to lead mitigation operations with a clear path to broader leadership. This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to two owners with multi-business ownership experience who are well capitalized and committed to mentoring the right person into running the business over time.What You'll OwnLead day-to-day mitigation operations, including job oversight, quality control, and production managementMeet with customers, scope and estimate jobs, and close workManage and develop direct reports; fill production gaps personally when the team is shortHire, train, and retain field talent as the business scalesPartner with the outside sales/BD function to convert leads into long-term accountsPotential to oversee rebuild operations depending on experience and comfort levelWhat You Won't Be Burdened WithCompany financials outside of job-level economicsBroad HR administration beyond managing your direct teamWho We're Looking For7+ years in restoration with strong field competency across water, mold, and ideally fireBackground as a Senior or Executive Project Director, Senior Estimator, Operations Manager, GM, or Branch Manager at a regional or national restoration companyProven ability to scope, estimate, sell, and produce workStrong customer-facing skills and the ability to build long-term commercial relationshipsExperience managing superintendents, crew chiefs, and subcontractor networksComfort writing in Xactimate; familiarity with DocuSketch and modern estimating tools a plusA book of business or established referral relationships is a significant advantageCompensationCompetitive base salary commensurate with experience (range scales meaningfully for proven A-players)Performance bonus tied to growth metricsProfits interest available for the right candidate, with participation in a future liquidity eventRealistic earnings trajectory into the $150K–$200K+ range as the business scales under your leadershipWhy This RoleDirect mentorship from two experienced ownersStrong operational support already in place, including a high-performing coordinator and a stable rebuild functionActive outside sales and digital marketing investment driving lead flowGenuine runway to step into a GM seat and build the team you want around youConfidential search — discretion guaranteed throughout the process