Project Manager

TLS Management Inc; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Vacation/PTO

HSA options

Disability insurance

Education reimbursement

Annual bonus opportunities

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

TLS Management Inc in Riverview, FL, seeks a Project Manager to deliver VA construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will own the schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client relations with the VA COR and design teams.

The role requires managing multiple concurrent projects (typically $500K to $25M+) in occupied facilities, ensuring infection control, safety, and regulatory compliance while leading a project team and coordinating with subcontractors and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM, Civil Eng, Architecture, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• 5+ years construction project management experience, with at least 3 years executing VA, USACE, NAVFAC, or comparable federal projects.
• Experience delivering projects $5M+ in occupied healthcare or mission-critical facilities.
• Working knowledge of FAR, VAAR, Davis-Bacon, EM 385-1-1, and VA Master Specifications.
• Proficiency with Procore (financials, RFIs, submittals, change events, daily logs) and Primavera P6 or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of assigned VA projects: preconstruction, buyout, mobilization, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain the project baseline schedule in MS Project; manage monthly updates, three-week look-ahead, and recovery schedules when needed.
• Own the project budget; produce accurate monthly cost-to-complete forecasts and identify margin risks early.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, modifications, and pay applications through Procore.
• Conduct OAC meetings and document decisions, action items, and risks.
• Plan and enforce Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) barriers, negative-air containment, and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) for every phase of work in occupied VA medical facilities.
• Coordinate utility shutdowns, ITM routes, and after-hours work with VA Engineering Service, Infection Prevention, Safety, and clinical departments.
• Comply with The Joint Commission, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code, and VA design standards.
• Enforce a zero-incident safety culture aligned with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926; conduct safety meetings and pre-task plans.
• Drive punch list closure, commissioning, OSR/OSI documentation, and final acceptance.
• Lead the project team including construction managers and field staff.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor performance — scope, schedule, quality, safety, and billing.
• Represent the VA interface with the COR and design team with professional conduct.

Skills

Procore proficiency

MS Project / Primavera P6

Bluebeam Revu

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore (finance, RFIs, submittals)

Primavera P6

MS Project

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Project Manager

TLS Management Inc Riverview, Florida, United States

About this position

Department: Operations

Reports To: Vice President of Operations

Location: Riverview, Florida

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company OverviewTL Services is an SDVOSB construction firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation, low voltage systems, and renovations of existing facilities for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including VA Medical Centers, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and related federal facilities. We deliver mission-critical projects that directly support the care of our nation’s veterans.

Position Summary The Project Manager is responsible for the complete and successful delivery of assigned VA construction projects — from preconstruction through closeout. The PM owns project schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client satisfaction, and is the day-to-day point of contact for the VA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and third-party A/E firms who perform the designs on the projects we execute. The PM typically manages one to three concurrent projects ranging from $500K renovations to $25M+ design-build or design-bid-build assignments inside active VA medical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of assigned VA projects: preconstruction, buyout, mobilization, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain the project baseline schedule in MS Project; manage monthly updates, three-week look-ahead, and recovery schedules when needed.
• Own the project budget; produce accurate monthly cost-to-complete forecasts and identify margin risks early.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, modifications, and pay applications through Procore.
• Conduct OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings and document decisions, action items, and risks.
• Plan and enforce Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) barriers, negative-air containment, and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) for every phase of work in occupied VA medical facilities.
• Coordinate utility shutdowns, ITM (Infection Control, Traffic, Material) routes, and after-hours work with VA Engineering Service, Infection Prevention, Safety, and clinical departments.
• Comply with The Joint Commission, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code, and VA Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual requirements.
• Enforce a zero-incident safety culture aligned with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926; conduct/attend weekly safety meetings and pre-task plans.
• Implement the project Quality Control Plan, including three-phase inspections (preparatory, initial, follow-up) and definable features of work.
• Drive punch list closure, commissioning, OSR/OSI documentation, and final acceptance.
• Lead the project team including construction managers(s) and field staff.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor performance — scope, schedule, quality, safety, and billing.
• Serve as the primary daily interface with the VA COR, and design team.
• Build trust through proactive communication, transparent reporting, and disciplined follow-through.
• Represent the company professionally on the VA campus at all times.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• 5+ years of construction project management experience, with at least 3 years executing VA, USACE, NAVFAC, or comparable federal projects.
• Experience delivering projects $5-M+ in occupied healthcare or mission-critical facilities.
• Working knowledge of FAR, VAAR, Davis-Bacon, EM 385-1-1, and VA Master Specifications.
• Proficiency with Procore (financials, RFIs, submittals, change events, daily logs) and Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu for drawing review, takeoffs, and markups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to represent the company credibly to VA personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as or alongside an SDVOSB / prime contractor.
• Certifications: PMP, DBIA, LEED AP, OSHA 30, and CQM-C (USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management for Contractors). ASHE Health Care Construction Certificate (HCC).
• Experience with design-build delivery and IDIQ / MATOC task order execution.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-obsessed with a strong sense of ownership — owns the outcome, not just the task.
• Calm under pressure; able to make and defend decisions with incomplete information.
• Coach and collaborator — lifts up the team and gives credit generously.
• Mission-driven — takes pride in building quality facilities for veterans.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Accidental Death coverage
• Vacation, PTO, paid federal holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options to support healthcare planning
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Optional Aflac supplemental coverage, including Accident, Hospital, and Cancer plans
• Annual performance bonus opportunities based on individual and company success
• Vehicle allowance to support travel and project responsibilities
• Continuing education and certification reimbursement