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Project Lead roles at Olsson sit at the intersection of engineering expertise and client delivery, overseeing multidisciplinary teams across infrastructure, civil, and environmental projects. Olsson has a track record of sponsoring international professionals for these positions, supporting candidates through the visa process from offer through filing.
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Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Olsson specializes in providing multidisciplinary, preliminary, and construction design services for a diverse range of land development projects, including mixed-use, commercial, and residential developments, industrial facilities, sports venues, schools, and various site development types. We are committed to positively impacting communities through innovative and sustainable solutions.
We're looking for a motivated professional who is open to being based out of or relocating to Manhattan, KS. The Project Manager role serves as a lead project manager for the team, ensuring successful project deliverables and completion for complex and high-priority projects that may span across multiple teams. This position provides project management direction to the team and ensures quality execution of key projects that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Develops project scopes, schedules, and budgets and tracks progress to manage the financial success of projects and ensure timely completion.
- Manages complex contract negotiations.
- Leads the execution of project plans by assembling and managing project teams, coordinating availability of internal resources, and assigning individual responsibilities ensuring technical skills, capabilities, and expertise align with project objectives.
- Monitors progress and measures project performance, ensuring deliverables fall within established scope, schedule, and budget.
- Manages change requests, executes risk management techniques, and implements strategies to minimize negative financial impact to the project.
- Coordinates detailed reviews of technical work to ensure high-quality work is being performed and the terms, conditions, and specifications outlined in the project contract are being fulfilled.
- Maintains an ongoing positive relationship with clients and focuses on exceptional client service to secure future work.
- Documents all project deliverables and maintains comprehensive records including correspondence, design plans, and other project related files.
- Mentors staff within the team on project management best practices utilizing Olsson Project Management programs and other project support services resources.
We will consider candidates interested in being located in Manhattan, KS or willing to relocate to/near Manhattan, KS.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Project management experience including scope, schedule, and budget control
- 8+ years of experience in site design and development
- Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE)
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
#LI-DNP
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.

Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
Olsson specializes in providing multidisciplinary, preliminary, and construction design services for a diverse range of land development projects, including mixed-use, commercial, and residential developments, industrial facilities, sports venues, schools, and various site development types. We are committed to positively impacting communities through innovative and sustainable solutions.
We're looking for a motivated professional who is open to being based out of or relocating to Manhattan, KS. The Project Manager role serves as a lead project manager for the team, ensuring successful project deliverables and completion for complex and high-priority projects that may span across multiple teams. This position provides project management direction to the team and ensures quality execution of key projects that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Develops project scopes, schedules, and budgets and tracks progress to manage the financial success of projects and ensure timely completion.
- Manages complex contract negotiations.
- Leads the execution of project plans by assembling and managing project teams, coordinating availability of internal resources, and assigning individual responsibilities ensuring technical skills, capabilities, and expertise align with project objectives.
- Monitors progress and measures project performance, ensuring deliverables fall within established scope, schedule, and budget.
- Manages change requests, executes risk management techniques, and implements strategies to minimize negative financial impact to the project.
- Coordinates detailed reviews of technical work to ensure high-quality work is being performed and the terms, conditions, and specifications outlined in the project contract are being fulfilled.
- Maintains an ongoing positive relationship with clients and focuses on exceptional client service to secure future work.
- Documents all project deliverables and maintains comprehensive records including correspondence, design plans, and other project related files.
- Mentors staff within the team on project management best practices utilizing Olsson Project Management programs and other project support services resources.
We will consider candidates interested in being located in Manhattan, KS or willing to relocate to/near Manhattan, KS.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Project management experience including scope, schedule, and budget control
- 8+ years of experience in site design and development
- Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE)
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
#LI-DNP
Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.
For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.
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Frame your credentials around PE licensure expectations
Olsson's Project Lead roles often expect or reward Professional Engineer licensure. Before applying, verify whether your home-country engineering credentials can be evaluated for U.S. equivalency, since this directly strengthens your specialty occupation case for H-1B sponsorship.
Target Olsson's infrastructure and civil service lines
Project Lead openings at Olsson cluster heavily in infrastructure, transportation, and site development practices. Aligning your application materials to these service lines, rather than applying broadly, signals fit for the roles most likely to come with sponsorship support.
Clarify OPT authorization timing before your interview
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your remaining authorized period covers Olsson's typical onboarding timeline. A gap between your OPT expiration and an H-1B cap-gap bridge can complicate a Project Lead offer that requires immediate billing on client engagements.
Ask specifically about TN eligibility during the offer stage
Canadian and Mexican engineers in consulting roles frequently qualify for TN status, which carries no lottery and allows faster starts than H-1B. Raise this with Olsson's HR team early, since TN doesn't require USCIS petition approval and can be arranged within weeks.
Use Migrate Mate to identify which Olsson locations are actively hiring Project Leads
Olsson operates across dozens of regional offices and sponsorship activity varies by location and practice group. Search Migrate Mate's job board to filter open Project Lead roles at Olsson that include visa sponsorship, so you're targeting offices with active hiring needs.
Understand the LCA prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
For H-1B filings, Olsson's legal team must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL certifying your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your location and role level. Understanding this floor before salary negotiations helps you assess whether an offer is realistically sponsorable.
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Find Project Lead at Olsson JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Olsson sponsor H-1B visas for Project Leads?
Yes, Olsson sponsors H-1B visas for Project Lead roles. As an engineering and consulting firm staffing specialized technical positions, Olsson's Project Lead openings generally meet the specialty occupation threshold required for H-1B approval. The process involves Olsson filing a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and submitting an I-129 petition to USCIS on your behalf after an offer is extended.
How do I apply for Project Lead jobs at Olsson?
Apply directly through Olsson's careers portal, tailoring your resume to the specific practice area, whether transportation, site development, water resources, or another service line. Olsson's Project Lead roles emphasize client management and technical delivery experience, so your application should reflect both. You can also find open roles filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate's job board.
Which visa types does Olsson commonly use for Project Lead roles?
Olsson sponsors H-1B visas for most international Project Lead hires and also works with F-1 OPT and CPT for candidates already in the U.S. on student visas. TN status is an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles. J-1 is less common for Project Lead positions but has been used for certain exchange-based arrangements.
What qualifications does Olsson expect from Project Lead candidates?
Olsson's Project Lead roles typically require a bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or a related engineering discipline, along with meaningful project management or team leadership experience. Professional Engineer licensure is a strong differentiator and may be required for certain practice areas. For H-1B purposes, your degree field should directly align with the technical scope of the Project Lead role you're targeting.
How do I plan my timeline if I need H-1B sponsorship from Olsson?
The H-1B cap lottery opens each March for an October 1 start date, meaning you need an offer in place before the registration window opens. If you're on OPT, cap-gap provisions can keep you authorized through September 30 if your OPT expires during that window. Starting conversations with Olsson's recruiting team in late fall or early winter gives you the best chance of having your registration submitted in time.
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