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United Health Services (UHS) is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead facility construction, facility renovation, and capital improvement projects across our healthcare system. This is a hands-on role focused on managing projects within active healthcare environments, requiring a strong on-site presence to oversee construction activities, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
This role offers the opportunity to directly impact the environments where patients receive care and healthcare professionals work every day. If you are a construction-focused project manager who enjoys being in the field, collaborating with diverse teams, and delivering high-quality facility projects from concept through completion, we encourage you to apply.
Work Locations:
UHS Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY
UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY
There is more than one location associated with this position. This is either because there are multiple openings at different sites, or the successful candidate will be required to float across multiple UHS facilities. Your recruiter and hiring manager will clarify expectations during the interview process.
Primary Work Shift:
Day
Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation Range:
$37.00 - $55.50 per hour, depending on experience
Position Responsibilities
- Lead construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects across UHS locations.
- Maintain a regular on-site presence to monitor construction progress, conduct walkthroughs, address issues, and ensure quality standards are met.
- Manage all phases of projects, including planning, design, budgeting, construction, and occupancy.
- Develop and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and status reports.
- Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure construction activities comply with safety regulations, building codes, healthcare requirements, and UHS standards.
- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, delays, and budget impacts.
What We're Looking For
- Demonstrated experience managing construction, renovation, facility modernization, or capital improvement projects.
- Strong understanding of construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting, and contractor management.
- Ability to effectively oversee projects in the field and maintain a visible on-site presence throughout construction.
- Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing projects within occupied buildings or complex operating environments.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Healthcare construction or healthcare facilities experience is highly desirable.
- Lead end-to-end project lifecycle from scope definition through execution, delivery, and transition to operations.
- Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and define clear, achievable project deliverables.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocations.
- Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks/issues, and implement corrective actions to stay on track.
- Manage scope, schedule, and budget through structured change control processes.
- Communicate project status, risks, and key updates to leadership and stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Conduct on-site engagement with hospital departments to identify risks early and ensure minimal disruption to patient care.
- Coordinate department relocations related to construction or renovation projects.
- Evaluate and recommend solutions for scope, cost, and timeline changes.
- Ensure successful project closure, including handoff to operations and stakeholder acceptance.
Position Qualifications
Minimum Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Four (4) Years of Project Management experience
- PMI (PMP) Certification within 12 - 24 months of hire
Preferred:
- Five (5) years of healthcare experience
- Three (3) years Construction and/or Facilities Management experience
- Project Management Certification (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Why You’ll Love Working at UHS
At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.
A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.
Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.
A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.
About United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates.
Position Overview
United Health Services (UHS) is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead facility construction, facility renovation, and capital improvement projects across our healthcare system. This is a hands-on role focused on managing projects within active healthcare environments, requiring a strong on-site presence to oversee construction activities, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
This role offers the opportunity to directly impact the environments where patients receive care and healthcare professionals work every day. If you are a construction-focused project manager who enjoys being in the field, collaborating with diverse teams, and delivering high-quality facility projects from concept through completion, we encourage you to apply.
Work Locations:
UHS Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY
UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY
There is more than one location associated with this position. This is either because there are multiple openings at different sites, or the successful candidate will be required to float across multiple UHS facilities. Your recruiter and hiring manager will clarify expectations during the interview process.
Primary Work Shift:
Day
Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation Range:
$37.00 - $55.50 per hour, depending on experience
Position Responsibilities
- Lead construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects across UHS locations.
- Maintain a regular on-site presence to monitor construction progress, conduct walkthroughs, address issues, and ensure quality standards are met.
- Manage all phases of projects, including planning, design, budgeting, construction, and occupancy.
- Develop and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and status reports.
- Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure construction activities comply with safety regulations, building codes, healthcare requirements, and UHS standards.
- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, delays, and budget impacts.
What We're Looking For
- Demonstrated experience managing construction, renovation, facility modernization, or capital improvement projects.
- Strong understanding of construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting, and contractor management.
- Ability to effectively oversee projects in the field and maintain a visible on-site presence throughout construction.
- Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing projects within occupied buildings or complex operating environments.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Healthcare construction or healthcare facilities experience is highly desirable.
- Lead end-to-end project lifecycle from scope definition through execution, delivery, and transition to operations.
- Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and define clear, achievable project deliverables.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocations.
- Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks/issues, and implement corrective actions to stay on track.
- Manage scope, schedule, and budget through structured change control processes.
- Communicate project status, risks, and key updates to leadership and stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Conduct on-site engagement with hospital departments to identify risks early and ensure minimal disruption to patient care.
- Coordinate department relocations related to construction or renovation projects.
- Evaluate and recommend solutions for scope, cost, and timeline changes.
- Ensure successful project closure, including handoff to operations and stakeholder acceptance.
Position Qualifications
Minimum Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Four (4) Years of Project Management experience
- PMI (PMP) Certification within 12 - 24 months of hire
Preferred:
- Five (5) years of healthcare experience
- Three (3) years Construction and/or Facilities Management experience
- Project Management Certification (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Why You’ll Love Working at UHS
At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.
A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.
Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.
A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.
About United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Project Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
U.S. consular officers assess whether your Australian engineering degree directly relates to the project engineer role. A three-year Bachelor of Engineering is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but bring your academic transcripts and any credential evaluation to your interview.
Target contractors with federal and infrastructure project portfolios
General contractors and construction management firms working on federally funded infrastructure, transit, or defence projects are most familiar with E-3 visa sponsorship. Their HR and legal teams have existing processes for LCA filing, which reduces delays from your offer to your visa application.
Search E-3 sponsorship roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Construction Project Engineer roles from employers with active E-3 and H-1B visa filing histories. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, so you're not relying on your employer to coordinate everything independently.
Get your professional registrations in order early
If you hold Engineers Australia membership or a graduate engineer status, document it before you start applying. U.S. employers in states requiring a licensed Professional Engineer on-site will ask about your path to licensure, and showing progress toward credentials strengthens your specialty occupation case.
Ask employers about LCA timing before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before you can apply for your E-3 visa. Standard DOL processing takes around seven business days. Confirm your employer understands this step and has handled it before, so your start date accounts for the filing window.
Prepare a role-specific specialty occupation letter
Consular officers sometimes probe whether a project engineer role genuinely requires a degree rather than trade experience. Ask your employer to provide a support letter that connects specific duties, such as structural analysis, contract administration, or schedule management, to engineering degree requirements rather than describing general site oversight.
E-3 Visa Construction Project Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Construction Project Engineer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Construction Project Engineer roles from employers with a track record of E-3 and work visa sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship history saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that an employer has no experience with the E-3 LCA filing requirements.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Construction Project Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, construction project engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or construction engineering. Roles that primarily involve site supervision without requiring degree-level technical analysis can face more scrutiny, so your job description should clearly reflect engineering duties like design review, scope management, and technical reporting.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Construction Project Engineers?
The E-3 is available only to Australian nationals but has no annual cap and no lottery, so you can apply at any point in the year once you have a job offer. The H-1B has an 85,000-slot annual cap and a randomised lottery, meaning most applicants wait a year or more even with a qualifying offer. For Australian engineers, the E-3 is a substantially more predictable path.
Can I change employers or projects on an E-3 as a Construction Project Engineer?
You can change employers, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need to apply for a new E-3 visa, typically at an Australian consulate. If you're already in the U.S., you may need to travel back to Australia for the consular interview. Short-term project transitions within the same employer don't require a new visa application.