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Project Manager

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site

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Department: Construction Reports To: Vice President of Operations Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Employment Type: Full-Time Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain VA facility access; PIV credential eligibility requi…

Skills: Project Management, Federal Contract Compliance, Budgeting, Scheduling, Stakeholder Communication

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Project Manager

TLS Group, Inc.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, professional certificate
  • Posted 5d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC) at VA facilities, overseeing all phases from pre-construction to closeout. Coordinate with federal stakeholders and manage on-site teams to ensure compliance with VA standards and federal regulations.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of project management experience in federal or large commercial construction. Must have demonstrated experience with ESPC or UESC contracts and proficiency in scheduling software like MS Project or Primavera P6.

Full job description

 

Department: Construction

Reports To: Vice President of Operations

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana 

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain VA facility access; PIV credential eligibility required

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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.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 Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to lead delivery of an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) at one or more U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities in the Little Rock, Arkansas area. The successful candidate will serve as the primary on-site point of contact, responsible for coordinating all phases of project execution—from pre-construction submittals, construction/implementation phases, commissioning, and closeout ensuring compliance with federal contract requirements and VA facility standards. The project shall include implementation of energy conservation measures including new HVAC System Upgrades (I.e., chillers, towers, pumps, condensate piping), a new campus-wide temperature controls BAS system, replacement of multiple AHUs, replacement of electrical substations, electrical disconnects, emergency power upgrades including new generators, ATS, paralleling switchgear, additional emergency panelboards, replacing EPDM roofs, and replacing windows campus-wide. 


This is a high-visibility role supporting the VA's mission to modernize its infrastructure, reduce energy consumption, and achieve lasting operational savings through energy-efficient improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Oversight

  • Manage all phases of ESPC including assisting the investment-grade audit (IGA) phase, design development phase, and project delivery for preconstruction, construction, commissioning, and on-going M&V.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, a schedule of values, budgets, subcontractor compliance, and status reports.
  • Coordinate with VA project manager (aka contracting officer representative (COR)), VA facility managers, engineering staff, and to ensure project alignment with VA standards and mission continuity.
  • Manage on-site direct reports including Construction Superintendent(s).
  • Oversee subcontractors and field teams, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule compliance.

Federal Contract Compliance

  • Ensure all activities comply with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), VA procurement policies, and ESPC-specific requirements under ESPC guidelines.
  • Assist as needed in documentation supporting the Guarantee Performance Period and M&V reporting obligations.
  • Support annual M&V and O&M reporting and savings verification throughout the guarantee period.

Stakeholder Communication

  • Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for the VA’s on-site project manager and VA contracting officer personnel.
  • Participate in regularly scheduled project status meetings, design reviews, and executive briefings.
  • Prepare and present project reports, schedules, and financial summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proactively identify and communicate project risks, proposed mitigations, and escalation needs.

Technical Coordination

  • Coordinate with energy engineers, commissioning agents, and subcontractors on system designs for HVAC, lighting, building automation, renewable energy, emergency power systems, roofing, windows, and water conservation measures, etc.. 
  • Review and document submittals, RFIs, and other construction documents for compliance with project scope and VA design standards.
  • Support commissioning and acceptance testing of installed energy conservation measures (ECMs).

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of project management experience on federal or large commercial construction projects where project phasing was required and where coordinating and managing multiple subcontractors was required.
  • Demonstrated experience managing energy projects, ESPCs, or UESC contracts in a federal environment.
  • Familiarity with Dept of Veterans Affairs or DOD facility requirements and federal contracting processes (FAR).
  • Strong proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from PMI.
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or LEED AP credential.
  • Prior experience on Federal Govt Agency ESPC projects.
  • Knowledge of Operation and Maintenance, and M&V Verifications 
  • Familiarity with VA design standards, VA TIL Guidelines, and NEPA requirements are a plus.
  • Experience managing projects in active, occupied healthcare or federal campus environments.

Related keywords

ESPCUESCFARVA Facility StandardsMS ProjectPrimavera P6PMPCEMLEED APHVACBASM&VConstruction ManagementFederal Acquisition RegulationsEnergy EfficiencyCommissioning

About TLS Group, Inc.

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Industry
Construction
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1982
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, OK
LinkedIn followers
656

Founded in 1982, Traffic & Lighting Systems is a specialty electrical contractor made up of 150 employees in three divisional offices. DIVISIONS Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa, OK Springdale, AR SERVICES We specialize in sales, installation and maintenance of: Traffic Signal Systems Roadway Illumination Systems Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) We are pre-qualified and licensed in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Texas. For more information, visit www.tlsokc.com.

Offices: 13305 N. Santa Fe Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73114, US · 1326 W 37th Pl, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107, US · 783 W Morris Ave., Springdale, AR 72764, US

Pre-ConstructionConstruction ManagementExcavationConcretePier DrillingTraffic Signal SystemsRoadway Illumination SystemsIntelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)Steel Erectionand Navigational Lights
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About TLS Group, Inc.

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Construction
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1982
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, OK
LinkedIn followers
656

Founded in 1982, Traffic & Lighting Systems is a specialty electrical contractor made up of 150 employees in three divisional offices. DIVISIONS Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa, OK Springdale, AR SERVICES We specialize in sales, installation and maintenance of: Traffic Signal Systems Roadway Illumination Systems Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) We are pre-qualified and licensed in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Texas. For more information, visit www.tlsokc.com.

Offices: 13305 N. Santa Fe Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73114, US · 1326 W 37th Pl, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107, US · 783 W Morris Ave., Springdale, AR 72764, US

Pre-ConstructionConstruction ManagementExcavationConcretePier DrillingTraffic Signal SystemsRoadway Illumination SystemsIntelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)Steel Erectionand Navigational Lights
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