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Civil Project Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management and the employer files PERM labor certification. Infrastructure firms, public agencies, and general contractors regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residency in this field.
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As a Civil Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Indianapolis, IN office, you will manage project teams to create land development plans for our commercial, institutional, and residential clients. From an urban redevelopment site, industrial sites, to a new school project, you’ll take part in managing projects, quality control, client interfacing, budgeting, and mentoring and supervising junior engineers. In managing junior engineers, you will review the design aspects which will include site layouts, grading plans, stormwater management facilities, water quality best management practices, and utilities. Interacting with clients, contractors, local government officials, you’ll impact the whole project - from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process, bidding, and construction, all the way to the grand opening.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineering License (P.E.)
- Ability to develop and mentor staff
- Demonstrated experience in providing a technical review of Civil Engineering deliverable(s)
- Experience in preparing proposals and managing project execution
- Experience to interface with clients, network, and develop business
About us:
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
Overview:
As a Civil Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Indianapolis, IN office, you will manage project teams to create land development plans for our commercial, institutional, and residential clients. From an urban redevelopment site, industrial sites, to a new school project, you’ll take part in managing projects, quality control, client interfacing, budgeting, and mentoring and supervising junior engineers. In managing junior engineers, you will review the design aspects which will include site layouts, grading plans, stormwater management facilities, water quality best management practices, and utilities. Interacting with clients, contractors, local government officials, you’ll impact the whole project - from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process, bidding, and construction, all the way to the grand opening.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineering License (P.E.)
- Ability to develop and mentor staff
- Demonstrated experience in providing a technical review of Civil Engineering deliverable(s)
- Experience in preparing proposals and managing project execution
- Experience to interface with clients, network, and develop business
About us:
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Civil Project Manager
Document your degree equivalency early
Australian three-year and many international civil engineering degrees need a credential evaluation before PERM filing. Get a NACES-member evaluation completed before you start applying so employers don't face delays at the I-140 stage.
Target public infrastructure contractors for PERM sponsorship
Federal and state infrastructure contractors working on DOT-funded projects often have established PERM pipelines and in-house immigration counsel. These employers sponsor green cards more routinely than smaller residential builders or private developers.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Civil Project Manager roles by employers with active green card filing history. This cuts the prospecting time significantly and surfaces firms already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process for engineering roles.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Civil Project Manager in your work location. Look up the current figure using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you can confirm any offer clears the PERM requirement.
Ask specifically about EB-2 versus EB-3 at offer stage
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, many employers default to EB-3 filing. If you hold a master's degree or have ten years of progressive civil engineering experience, push for EB-2 classification, which can improve your priority date position.
Use your O*NET profile to strengthen specialty occupation evidence
The O*NET occupation profile for Civil Project Manager documents the typical degree requirements and technical duties USCIS reviewers reference during I-140 adjudication. Make sure your job description and offer letter align with those defined tasks and qualifications.
Green Card Civil Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Civil Project Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Civil Project Manager positions qualify for EB-3 as a skilled professional role requiring at least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management. EB-2 applies when the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or when you can demonstrate substantial specialized experience. Your employer's attorney determines the correct classification based on the actual job requirements, not just your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Civil Project Manager roles?
Green card sponsorship via PERM and I-140 is permanent residency, not a temporary status. There's no annual lottery at the EB-3 level and no six-year cap on your authorization while your case is pending. H-1B visa requires annual renewal and lottery selection. PERM does take longer upfront, typically one to two years from labor certification to I-140 approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable work visa.
What is the PERM process and what role do you play in it?
PERM is the DOL's labor certification process your employer must complete before filing your I-140 immigrant petition. Your employer advertises the position, documents that no qualified U.S. worker was available, and submits the ETA Form 9089 to DOL. Your role is to supply accurate employment history and education credentials. The process normally takes six to eighteen months depending on whether DOL selects the case for audit.
Which employers commonly sponsor Civil Project Manager green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Civil Project Manager roles filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Infrastructure contractors managing federal highway, transit, and water projects, large engineering and construction firms, and some state transportation agencies have established PERM workflows. Smaller residential builders rarely sponsor because the upfront legal costs and labor certification requirements are harder to absorb.
Can you switch civil engineering jobs while your green card is pending?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Civil Project Manager positions at different firms or project types generally satisfy same-or-similar requirements, but confirm with your immigration attorney before accepting a new offer.