Head of Project Management (Construction)

Orlando, FL — supporting VA projects across Central Florida (Orlando VAMC - Lake Nona, Lake Baldwin, Viera, Daytona Beach, Tampa, and surrounding CBOCs). Full‑Time

Ability to obtain and maintain VA facility access; TL Services is an SDVOSB construction firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation, low voltage systems, and renovations of existing facilities for the U.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.

The Project Manager is responsible for the complete and successful delivery of assigned VA construction projects in the Central Florida region — 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 $500 K renovations to $25 M+ design‑build or design‑bid‑build assignments inside active VA medical facilities.

Lead all phases of assigned VA projects: preconstruction, buyout, mobilization, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

Develop and maintain the project baseline schedule in Primavera P6 or MS Project; manage monthly updates, three‑week look‑aheads, 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.

Healthcare Construction in Active Facilities: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Personal Attributes
Mission‑driven — takes pride in building quality facilities for veterans.

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package is designed to reward performance, support your well‑being, and provide long‑term career stability.

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

Annual performance bonus opportunities based on individual and company success

Vehicle allowance to support travel and project responsibilities

Continuing education and certification reimbursement

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