Cesar Farias

Results-driven restoration professional and Director of Emergency Services with expertise in water, mold, fire, and biohazard remediation. Skilled in project management, estimating, and operations oversight, with a proven ability to lead teams, manage large losses, ensure IICRC compliance, and maintain strong client and carrier relationships while driving operational growth and quality service.

Director Of Emergency Services - Able Builders Inc - Clearwater, FL

(2024-02)

• Lead and oversee emergency response operations for water, fire, and mold losses
• Manage project managers, technicians, and subcontractors across multiple jobs
• Develop and implement operational processes to improve efficiency and profitability
• Handle high-level client and insurance carrier relationships
• Oversee estimating, budgeting, and job cost tracking
• Ensure all work meets IICRC standards and company quality expectations
• Coordinate large-loss and emergency response efforts

Restoration Project Manager - Rapid Response Team LLC - Oldsmar, FL

(2023-02 - 2024-02)

• Conducted detailed project assessments and developed scopes of work
• Managed budgets, estimating, and job costing using Xactimate
• Coordinated subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Ensured quality control and compliance with IICRC standards
• Maintained communication with clients, adjusters, and stakeholders
• Oversaw projects from initiation through completion

Assistant Manager - Bay Area DKI - Oldsmar, FL

(2021-07 - 2023-02)

• Generated and managed estimates while working directly with insurance adjusters
• Supervised technicians and mitigation teams across multiple job sites
• Oversaw daily operations of water mitigation and restoration projects
• Ensured quality control and adherence to company standards
• Prepared invoices, documentation, and reports
• Managed subcontractors and maintained client relationships

Administrative Assistant / Coordinator - Bay Area DKI - Oldsmar, FL

(2021-07 - 2022-08)

• Coordinated field operations, scheduling personnel, and managing material requests
• Maintained job documentation, purchase orders, and work orders
• Communicated with homeowners, adjusters, and subcontractors
• Utilized Xactimate for estimating and job tracking
• Ensured deadlines and project milestones were met
• Daily use of Microsoft Office, Adobe, and DocuSign

Lead Technician - Bay Area DKI - Oldsmar, FL

(2017-09 - 2021-07)

• Performed water, mold, fire, and biohazard remediation services
• Executed structural drying using industry-standard equipment
• Led job sites, including equipment setup and crew coordination
• Conducted client walkthroughs and provided daily updates
• Participated in on-call emergency response rotations
• Utilized Matterport for 3D documentation and reporting

Fire Restoration Lead Technician - Rainbow International Restoration - Orland Park, IL

(2014 - 2017)

• Managed pack-outs, pack-backs, and content restoration projects
• Supervised crews and temporary labor (up to 7 personnel)
• Performed detailed cleaning of fire, soot, mold, and water-damaged contents
• Prepared reports for insurance carriers and billing documentation
• Operated box trucks, forklifts, ozone machines, and ultrasonic equipment
• Assisted mitigation team with demolition, drying, and monitoring

High School Diploma - Lyons Township High School (2012-06)