Temporary Support Services Career Path
TSS has three parallel paths — Construction, Rentals, and Operations — that each grow into shared TSS leadership. Select any role below to see its full job summary and career details.
Construction Roles
Roles that grow through deepening construction and project management expertise, converging into shared TSS leadership.
Assistant Project Manager
Supports project planning and execution by coordinating daily activities, documentation, client…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS → PEOPLE MANAGERProject Manager (Construction)
Oversees assigned projects from initiation through completion, managing schedules, budgets, procurement,…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS → PEOPLE MANAGERSenior Project Manager (Construction)
Provides operational leadership for multiple logistics projects within the Temporary Support Services (TSS)…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS →Rentals Roles
Roles that grow through deepening rental operations and logistics expertise, converging into shared TSS leadership.
Logistics Coordinator
Coordinates the setup, service, and removal of rental assets across customer locations. Reporting to the…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS → PEOPLE MANAGERLogistics Supervisor
Leads coordinators and vendors in setting up, servicing, and removing rental assets at customer sites.…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS → PEOPLE MANAGERProject Manager (Rentals)
Oversees assigned projects from initiation through completion, managing schedules, budgets, procurement,…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS → PEOPLE MANAGERSenior Project Manager (Rentals)
Provides operational leadership for multiple logistics projects within the Temporary Support Services (TSS)…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS →Operations Roles
Roles that grow through deepening site operations and hospitality expertise, converging into shared TSS leadership.
Site Operations
Supports daily site operations through administrative, housekeeping, and facility maintenance activities.…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS → PEOPLE MANAGERSite Supervisor
Oversees daily operations and staff at a TSS site serving up to 250 people. Reporting to the Senior Site…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS → PEOPLE MANAGERSite Manager
Oversees daily site operations and serves as the primary liaison between clients, guests, and Cotton.…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS → PEOPLE MANAGERSenior Site Manager
Leads daily operations across one or more TSS sites, overseeing site teams, service delivery, staffing,…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS → PEOPLE MANAGERSenior Project Manager (Operations)
Provides operational leadership for multiple logistics projects within the Temporary Support Services (TSS)…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS →TSS Leadership
Shared leadership roles reached from any of the three TSS paths.
Director of Operations
Provides operational leadership for the Temporary Support Services (TSS) division, overseeing project…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS → EXECUTIVEVice President of TSS
Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Temporary Support Services (TSS) division, driving…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS →Career Level Comparison Overview
See how education, experience, knowledge, and judgement requirements build from role to role, organized by TSS leadership and by each of the three paths. Select any role name to open its full profile.
| Role | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Judgement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE | ||||
| Vice President of TSS | Bachelor’s Degree | 10+ years operations, project management, or logistics, including 5+ years in senior leadership | Large-scale TSS operations, logistics, project execution, business operations, risk and compliance, financial management, budgeting, and operational performance. | Operates with executive autonomy and sets functional decision-making direction |
| PEOPLE MANAGER | ||||
| Director of Operations | Bachelor’s Degree | 7+ years operations, project management, or logistics, including 3+ years in leadership | TSS operations, logistics, project execution, workforce planning, service delivery, financial performance, OSHA and DOT requirements, and continuous improvement. | Directs departmental performance and makes strategic departmental decisions |
| Role | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Judgement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEOPLE MANAGER | ||||
| Senior Project Manager (Construction) | High School Diploma | 5+ years project coordination, logistics, or operations support | Project management, logistics operations, field execution, resource coordination, budgeting, operational performance, and safety and quality compliance. | Works independently with minimal oversight and makes decisions on complex issues |
| Project Manager (Construction) | High School Diploma | 3+ years logistics, construction, infrastructure, or project coordination | Logistics and construction workflows, cost tracking, contracts, building and installation systems, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and OSHA standards. | Works independently with review and evaluates situations to determine solutions |
| INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR | ||||
| Assistant Project Manager | High School Diploma | 2+ years in facility or site management, operations, or hospitality | Client relations, facility management, maintenance, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, field operations, and compliance. | Works independently with guidance and exercises judgement within guidelines |
| Role | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Judgement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEOPLE MANAGER | ||||
| Senior Project Manager (Rentals) | High School Diploma | 5+ years project coordination, logistics, or operations support | Project management, logistics operations, field execution, resource coordination, budgeting, operational performance, and safety and quality compliance. | Works independently with minimal oversight and makes decisions on complex issues |
| Project Manager (Rentals) | High School Diploma | 3+ years logistics, construction, infrastructure, or project coordination | Logistics and construction workflows, cost tracking, contracts, building and installation systems, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and OSHA standards. | Works independently with review and evaluates situations to determine solutions |
| Logistics Supervisor | High School Diploma | 2+ years rental operations, project coordination, field service, equipment | Rental assets, managing vendors and field personnel, work orders, invoicing, budgets, and operational documentation. | Makes decisions within assigned authority and appropriately escalates significant issues |
| INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR | ||||
| Logistics Coordinator | High School Diploma | 1+ years of experience in rental operations, project coordination, field service, equipment installation | Rental assets, coordinating vendors, work orders, and budgets. | Works independently with guidance and exercises judgement within guidelines |
| Role | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Judgement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEOPLE MANAGER | ||||
| Senior Project Manager (Operations) | High School Diploma | 5+ years project coordination, logistics, or operations support | Project management, logistics operations, field execution, resource coordination, budgeting, operational performance, and safety and quality compliance. | Works independently with minimal oversight and makes decisions on complex issues |
| Senior Site Manager | High School Diploma | 5+ years site management, facility or camp operations, hospitality, workforce housing | Site operations, guest services, staffing, vendor coordination, facility upkeep, budgets, billing, HSE standards, and operational documentation. | Works independently with minimal oversight and evaluates situations to determine solutions |
| Site Manager | High School Diploma | 3+ years site management, facility operations, hospitality, workforce housing | Client relations, facility management, scheduling, vendor coordination, company safety, and HR and accounting procedures. | Works independently with review and evaluates situations to find solutions |
| Site Supervisor | High School Diploma | 2+ years in facility or site management, operations, or hospitality | Client relations, facility management, and leading front-line teams. | Works independently with guidance and exercises judgement within guidelines |
| INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR | ||||
| Site Operations | — | Entry level — no prior experience required | Customer service, property management, maintenance procedures, equipment operation, general repairs, documentation, safety and compliance. | Works under direct supervision and follows established instructions |
*Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required for all positions in this path.
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