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As the Restoration General Manager at our Miami-based company, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of restoration projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Your responsibilities will include managing a team of skilled professionals, directing the scheduling of multiple jobs, and maintaining effective cash flow management. You will also drive new business initiatives, utilizing your knowledge in fire, water, and mold mitigation to improve our service offering and build strong client relationships.

To be considered for the Restoration General Manager role in Miami, candidates should possess a minimum of 3 years in the Restoration Construction industry. A high school diploma is necessary, while an associate's or bachelor’s degree is preferred. Experience with Xactimate software is beneficial, along with a deep understanding of reconstruction processes. Strong leadership skills, a proactive attitude, and business acumen regarding gross profit are crucial for this position.

While experience with Xactimate is preferred for the Restoration General Manager position at our client's Miami location, it is not an absolute requirement. What’s most important is your ability to efficiently manage restoration projects and lead your team effectively. If you possess strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of restoration processes, you can still be considered even without Xactimate experience.

The Restoration General Manager role in Miami comes with a competitive salary complemented by commission and bonuses. You will also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401k plan, paid time off (PTO), and a company vehicle, phone, and laptop to support your work. This package is designed to ensure that you have all the tools and incentives necessary to succeed in your role.

Applying for the Restoration General Manager position in Miami is straightforward! Interested candidates can submit their application directly by reaching out via email. For more details or to express your interest, contact Jaclyn McKenzie at jaclyn.mckenzie@gogpac.com or call 402.235.4953. Don't hesitate—great opportunities like this one don’t stay open for long!

When answering this question, emphasize your relevant experience in restoration management, mentioning specific projects you've handled, the size of teams you've managed, and your success in driving results. Highlight any significant challenges you overcame and the strategies you employed to succeed in similar positions.

Discuss your methods for effective cash flow management, including budgeting, financial forecasting, and monitoring project costs. Explain how you ensure financial health throughout a project's lifecycle and any tools or software you utilize for tracking expenses and revenues.

Explain your strategies for prioritization, such as using project management tools or techniques. Discuss your organizational skills and how you delegate tasks among your team to ensure deadlines are met while maintaining quality standards in all projects.

Detail the safety protocols that you enforce, emphasizing your commitment to OSHA regulations and best practices. Discuss how you train your team to mitigate risks and respond to emergencies that may arise during restoration projects.

Share your approach to nurturing client relationships, including communication strategies, regular check-ins, and being responsive to their needs. Discuss how happy clients can lead to referrals and a robust business network.

You can talk about various project management and accounting software you’ve used, like Xactimate. Emphasize how these tools improve efficiency, accuracy in budgeting, and overall project tracking.

Share a specific project example, outlining the challenges faced, your approach to solving them, and the outcome. This illustrates your problem-solving skills and how you remain calm under pressure.

Discuss essential qualities such as strong leadership, excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and expertise in the restoration process. Highlight how these traits help in achieving both team cohesion and project success.

Discuss your methods for quality assurance, including site inspections, feedback loops, and utilizing metrics to evaluate performance. Highlight the value of consistent communication with team members to uphold high standards.

Be prepared to discuss your salary expectations by researching comparable positions in the industry. Indicate that while you're flexible, you're looking for a compensation package that reflects your experience and expertise in restoration management.