Steven Kull
Senior Project Manager | IICRC Certified (WRT, ASD, CDS, AMRT) | Large Loss & Business Development Specialist
Conroe,TX
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager and Business Development Specialist with over a decade of experience in disaster restoration and industrial operations. Expert in water, fire, and mold mitigation with a proven track record of managing large-scale losses and strategic growth initiatives. Recognized for excellence in high-pressure environments, including Project Manager of the Year (2021) and the GOAT Award (2023).
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Large loss consultant
Gulfpoint services
Houston, Texas
02.2026 - 04.2026
Monitored local emergency frequencies to provide immediate on-site assistance for active fire and water loss events.
Performed rapid structural damage assessments to guide owners through mitigation and safety protocols.
Secured high-value residential and commercial contracts through proactive local networking.
Maintained a robust referral pipeline by building relationships with first responders, property managers and insurance agents.
Large loss consultant
Xtrm restoration
Houston, Texas
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Served as the primary liaison between property owners and insurance adjusters to translate technical standards into recovery plans.
- Utilized industry-specific lead-generation software to identify and capture new market opportunities.
- Leveraged deep knowledge of the Houston restoration market to communicate competitive value propositions.
Project Manager
Pauldavis restoration
Houston, TX
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed restoration projects from initiation to completion for clients affected by disasters.
- Coordinated with insurance adjusters to facilitate efficient claims processing and approval.
- Led team meetings to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines with staff.
- Evaluated complex claims for property damage from catastrophic events.
Project Manager
Puroclean Restoration Professionals
Houston, Texas
04.2023 - 10.2024
Achievement: Awarded the 2023 GOAT Award for leadership and operational excellence.
Directed complex mitigation and environmental efforts while ensuring full compliance with IICRC standards.
Mastered financial administration using industry-standard estimating software to manage job costing and margins.
Trained technical staff on MICA and DASH platforms for accurate moisture mapping and documentation.
Streamlined claims management through XactAnalysis and CoreLogic to expedite approvals.
Sr. Project Manager
PaulDavis Restoration
Humble, TX
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Achievement: Named Project Manager of the Year (2021) for exceeding production targets.
Managed the full lifecycle of high-priority residential and commercial restoration projects.
Facilitated monthly safety meetings to reinforce OSHA standards and maintain zero-incident operations.
Coordinated subcontractors and in-house mitigation teams to minimize property downtime.- Achievement: Promoted from Senior Technician to Senior Project Manager in less than 12 months.
Sr. Technician
Service Master Restore
Kingwood, Texas
10.2013 - 10.2019
- Scope & Estimate Development: Conducted on-site assessments with homeowners and adjusters to define project scopes and provide accurate written cost estimations.
- Technical Execution: Performed full-scale restoration for structures damaged by fire, mold, water, and weather events.
- Catastrophe Response: Deployed across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Mississippi during hurricane and storm seasons to manage emergency loss recovery.
- Compliance Documentation: Authored and managed critical documentation, including Dry Track and MICA moisture reports for residential and commercial properties.
- Client Advocacy: Guided policyholders through loss coverage, assisted with itemizing damages, and coordinated alternative living arrangements.
- Specialized Cleaning: Executed precision cleaning of upholstery, draperies, and HVAC duct systems to remediate smoke and water damage.
- Strategic Drying: Positioned advanced dehumidification and air-moving equipment based on moisture mapping to stabilize structural environments.
Technician
Royal Purple
Porter, TX - Texas
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Troubleshot systems and equipment and ran tests to make effective recommendations.
- Used hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
- Read and understood job orders to meet specific product specifications, including acceptable tolerances, general specifications and required production sequences.
- Kept line material levels within required levels to meet production goals.
- Adhered to optimal manufacturing procedures when using various types of production equipment.
- Maximized production quality by inspecting, calibrating and adjusting equipment to stay within optimal operational parameters.
- Made proactive adjustments to machinery feeds and speeds to optimize performance and deal with malfunctions.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines, conveyors and conveyances.
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Observed machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Monitored production line, watching for pile-ups or jams.
Laborer
Van Johnson Concrete
Porter, TX - Texas
06.2003 - 08.2010
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Planned work based on verbal instructions, blueprints and written specifications.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Prepared and cleaned surfaces for finishing to reduce holes and cracks.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
Education
New Caney High School
New Caney, TX 02.2008 - 04.2010
Skills
- Software: XactAnalysis, CoreLogic, MICA, DASH, Microsoft Office
- Operations: Large Loss Management, Fire Chasing, Moisture Mapping, Budget Control, Labor Scheduling
- Compliance: OSHA Safety Standards, IICRC Industry Standards, Subrogation
Certification
- Water Restoration Technician (WRT)
- Applied Structural Drying (ASD)
- Commercial Drying Specialist (CDS)
- Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT)
- Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT)
- Odor Control Technician (OCT)
- Subrogation 1
Significant Large Loss Projects
World Champions Centre (Home of Simone Biles): Spearheaded complex mitigation and restoration efforts for this premier athletic facility, ensuring strict adherence to safety and operational timelines.
Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women (LCIW): Managed large-scale disaster recovery and structural stabilization for this major state institutional facility.
William Carey University: Led comprehensive restoration and recovery initiatives following significant property loss at the campus, coordinating with multi-team deployments.
Accomplishments
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Promoted from [sr. Technician] to [Sr. Project manager], in less than 12-months.
- Revenue Impact: Successfully managed and delivered a project portfolio resulting in $1.7 million in revenue for the year while maintaining high-quality craftsmanship out of 3 project managers.
- Recognized as Project manager of the year for outstanding performance and team contributions in 2021 and Awarded best of the best project manager in 2021 .
- Recognized as Project manager of the year for outstanding performance and team contributions in 2023 and Awarded The goat award.
Timeline
Large loss consultant
Gulfpoint services
02.2026 - 04.2026
Large loss consultant
Xtrm restoration
07.2025 - 01.2026
Project Manager
Pauldavis restoration
10.2024 - 07.2025
Project Manager
Puroclean Restoration Professionals
04.2023 - 10.2024
Sr. Project Manager
PaulDavis Restoration
10.2019 - 11.2022
Sr. Technician
Service Master Restore
10.2013 - 10.2019
Technician
Royal Purple
07.2011 - 07.2013
New Caney High School
02.2008 - 04.2010
Laborer
Van Johnson Concrete
06.2003 - 08.2010