Site Manager

In Person

Newport News, Virginia (JBLE)

Full time

R0007646

Join Tessera and make a difference.

Tessera is a national leader in creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are a dynamic and growing organization of social entrepreneurs dedicated to building strong communities and delivering exceptional service.

About Tessera:

• A recognized leader in inclusive employment and workforce development.

• A mission-driven team of innovative and passionate professionals.

• Operating self-sustaining businesses across 15 states and the District of Columbia, with a workforce of more than 2,000 employees.

• Committed to providing outstanding customer experiences across all service lines.

• Focused on supporting employee growth through robust training, development, and support programs.

Our Bremerton, Washington Home Office supports nationwide operations with a highly skilled and motivated team specializing in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more.

Location: Joint Base Langley-Eustis—Newport News, Virginia (In-person)

Type: Exempt

Compensation: $100,000-$108,000 (Tessera's compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range, depending on qualifications and experience.)

Work Schedule: Full-Time Monday – Friday

As a Site Manager, you'll lead a diverse workforce of technicians and professionals engaged in supply and logistics activities that directly support the Army mission. The JBLE Site Manager is principally focused on delivering outstanding results through a quality, integrated, and responsive team. Building this quality team requires proactive recruitment, effective onboarding and job training, workforce development, and creating a positive employee-focused culture that takes pride in its work and supporting the customer mission. This workplace also has a world-class safety and quality culture.

• Serves as the primary liaison with Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAEs), installation stakeholders, and customer leadership regarding contract performance and operational requirements. Adapt communication and reporting to the needs of supply and logistics customers.

• Partners closely with the Supply Manager to coordinate workload priorities, inventory management activities, warehouse operations, material accountability requirements, performance reporting, and customer-directed initiatives.

• Ensures management coverage and operational oversight during all scheduled work periods through delegation to designated supervisors or approved alternates as required by contract operations.

• Coordinates activities with military organizations, government personnel, and other contractors operating on Joint Base Langley-Eustis to maintain mission continuity and operational effectiveness.

• Reviews and authorizes site-specific work requests, operational priorities, and resource allocation decisions to support customer mission requirements

• Monitors inventory accuracy, property accountability, and government-furnished equipment utilization in support of supply and logistics operations.

• Partners with the Supply Manager to ensure effective execution of warehouse, inventory, transportation, logistics, and supply support operations while maintaining contract compliance, customer satisfaction, and performance objectives.

• Responsible for the success of all missions assigned, including planning, profitability, resource leveling, production, status reporting, and coordination with employees, customers, Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and outside agencies.

• Establishes project objectives, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and contract Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Accountable for coordinating work schedules, day-to-day tasking and operational guidance to ensure the mission is accomplished on time, within budget, and according to established quality, security, safety and environmental standards.

• Facilitates, manages, and supports all internal and external reporting requirements. Formulates reports (Workday, Excel, PowerBI, AI) concerning such areas as work progress, cost control, waste reduction and scheduling.

• Facilitate problem resolution through timely improvements and good working relationships.

• Control and tracking of property including materials, equipment, and supplies used for this contract.

• Travel to Home Office conferences, flagship sites, and outlying contract sites as needed.

• Ensure professionalism in both appearance and demeanor throughout the Tessera workforce.

• Responsible for updating and implementing the site’s safety, quality, awards, and training programs.

• Assures ISO 9001 processes are developed, providing actionable data, and are incorporated into daily business processes. Ensure all quality benchmarks are met.

• Develop yearly budget requirements based on an assessment of contract requirements. Determines capital and expense requirements, establishes cash flow requirements, and determines P&L input for planning cycles.

• Models and continuously promotes Tessera’s core values of integrity, inclusion and partnership in service to our purpose, our community impacts, and our humanitarianism.

• Develops a culture of innovation, collaboration, and informed risk taking. Empowers employees to make decisions in response to customers and to take appropriate action to ensure customer satisfaction.

You'd make an excellent Site Manager if you:

• Consider yourself a people person.

• Love working on collaborative teams.

• Are dedicated to internal and external customer service.

• Take pride in your work.

• Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work.

Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment

• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation, paid sick leave

• Potential shared earning bonus

• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

• Verizon wireless discount

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Core Competencies of the Tessera Site Manager:

• Purpose – Understands and supports Tessera’s mission of creating opportunities for people with disabilities and veterans. Demonstrates commitment to inclusion and equitable opportunities for all.

• Values – Inclusion: Treats others with dignity and respect, demonstrates awareness of people of all abilities, and contributes to an inclusive workplace. Partnership: Works collaboratively with coworkers, supervisors, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Integrity: Acts honestly, follows through on commitments, and takes accountability for actions and results.

• Safety Mindset – Follows all safety procedures and takes ownership of personal safety. Speaks up about hazards, concerns, and opportunities to improve safety. Participates in safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

• Operations Excellence – Completes work with quality, reliability, and attention to detail. Takes ownership of responsibilities and contributes to team success through collaboration and consistency.

• Customer Service – Treats customers, coworkers, and stakeholders with professionalism and respect. Communicates clearly and represents Tessera positively in all interactions.

Summary of desired skills and experience for the Tessera Site Manager:

• 5-8 years of experience required Supply & Logistics Management, Construction Project Management, and/or Facilities Management.

• Experience supporting U.S. Army logistics, supply, maintenance, warehouse, or sustainment operations highly preferred.

• Experience managing Government contracts and interacting with Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) and military stakeholders preferred.

• Experience with Army supply systems, inventory management, and property accountability processes.

• ISO Quality Management System (QMS) training highly preferred.

• A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.

• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id .

• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Date Posted: 10/28/2026

*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.

Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id .

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Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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(360) 475-0756 or email [email protected] ([email protected]) .

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify

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Tessera is committed to creating opportunities for people with disabilities, a purpose that drives everything we do. As a trusted provider in facility management, manufacturing, and vehicle maintenance, we focus on investing in our people to deliver exceptional results for our customers.

Our customers rely on Tessera to consistently provide high-quality products and services, enabling them to achieve their goals. We fulfill our purpose when our customers meet theirs.

At Tessera, we prioritize leadership development and are dedicated to specialized recruitment, career advancement, and job training. As a national leader in Disability and Veteran recruitment, hiring, and retention, Tessera continues to empower individuals and drive success across industries.

At Tessera, we offer competitive wages and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth. Working here is more than just a job; it’s a meaningful career that enables you to make a positive impact every day. We currently support over 1,700 employees across 13 states and Washington, D.C., and continue to expand nationwide.