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Construction Project Coordinator jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. This process establishes that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role, opening a path to lawful permanent residence for qualified foreign professionals in construction management.
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LOCATION
Houston, Texas, United States
INTRODUCTION
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
YOUR IMPACT
As a Construction Project Coordinator, you’ll be an integral part of Jacobs’ organization in Houston, TX. This role plans and supports a variety of assignments related to project delivery and strategic growth of the group to position Jacobs for success. Working with other members of the team, you’ll perform a variety of activities, ranging from coordination and planning of ongoing construction activities, team communication and training, document management, support of strategic business initiatives such as proposals and presentations and provide construction field support.
During your time with Jacobs, you will engage with multi-location office staff and various engineering and support disciplines executing design projects to establish documentation databases, coordinate access, coordinate and support design efforts, author and/or coordinate technical reports and proposal development, independently lead the coordination of Houston, TX document control functions related to the construction effort at the site.
This candidate may be based in any U.S. location and assigned to team in Northeast Houston, TX.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
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Working closely with the Houston TX operations team to coordinate and perform writing, editing, and issuance on time of reports, deliverables, and proposals for a variety of project/construction execution efforts
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Working closely with the Houston, TX operations team to input accurate data for resource planning tools, operations planning, hiring, and management reporting to help coordinate the entire program during lifecycle of construction project
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Manage multiple tasks concurrently and engage with various team members/ stakeholders/ reviewers to facilitate work streams and documentation
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Coordinate geographically-dispersed teams
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Use a collaboration site to establish systems and tools for document control and implement document control plans that becomes standardized ways of execution engineering processes
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Establish standard process/policy locally, and perform quality reviews of overall communication and documentation processes on systems platform
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Provide direct contribution to the daily management of projects, project communication, deliverables, construction activities and overall ownership of the document control function.
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Prepare, process, and distribute project communications and information flow such as engineering deliverables, construction deliverables, reports, meeting minutes, submittals, requests for information (RFIs), field orders, clarifications, pay requests, change orders, etc.
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Manage documentation during design, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases of projects.
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Maintain files in hard-copy and electronic retention systems, as required.
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Ensure project organization and access are established in an efficient manner and participants are trained in application of program document control system.
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Prioritize own and others’ work to meet team deliverables
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Follow enterprise health and safety policies and procedures and escalates issues
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Here's what you'll need:
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BS/BA in business, journalism, English, or technical discipline, or relevant experience in the engineering, architecture, construction industry in lieu of degree
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4+ years of experience in the EPCM Construction Industry
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Attention to detail to complete tasks independently, quickly, and correctly the first time which meet requirements
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Ability to manage competing priorities, between strategic initiatives with longer due dates and tactical execution of tasks on urgent and immediate timelines
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Advanced editing and proofreading skills, with an eye towards client messaging, themes, aesthetics, quality, and content
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Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail and quality
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ideally, you’ll also have:
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Passion for continuous improvement and correcting system inefficiencies and waste with ability to resolve obstacles through long term focus on resolution and continuous improvement
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Ability to work effectively within complex business systems
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Technical writing skills obtained through some combination of education (BA or BS) or experience working in an engineering and construction organization; ability to quickly implement company guidelines on assigned documents and establish appropriate project information through advanced editing and proofreading skills, with an eye towards client messaging, themes, aesthetics, quality, and content
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Proficiency in multiple document management platforms such as EIDA, Primavera Unifier, etc.
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Understanding of scheduling and planning fundamentals as it relates to construction
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $82,900.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $140,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $82,900.00 to $140,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM labor certification ties your green card to the minimum requirements stated in the job description. Make sure your resume and foreign degree evaluations match the exact education and experience the employer lists, since USCIS will hold the I-140 to those same standards.
Get your foreign degree evaluated early
Many Construction Project Coordinator roles require a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member service translates your foreign qualification into U.S. equivalency, which both DOL and USCIS review during PERM and I-140 adjudication.
Target general contractors and developers with PERM history
Large general contractors, real estate developers, and infrastructure firms regularly sponsor foreign construction professionals through PERM. Search Migrate Mate to find employers in this sector with verified green card sponsorship history, filtered by role and location, so you're applying where sponsorship is already established practice.
Understand the EB-2 versus EB-3 distinction for your profile
If you hold a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive construction coordination experience, you may qualify under EB-2. A straight bachelor's degree typically places you in EB-3. Your category affects your priority date and how long you wait for a visa number, especially if you're from India or China.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location before PERM is filed. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for construction coordinators in your target city so you can negotiate an offer that meets DOL's threshold and doesn't stall the filing.
Track your priority date and plan around backlogs
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date locks in your place in the annual green card queue. Nationals of high-demand countries face per-country limits that can extend waits significantly. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly and factor backlog projections into decisions about accepting a competing offer or changing employers.
Green Card Construction Project Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Construction Project Coordinator roles?
Most Construction Project Coordinator positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field. Candidates with an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience may qualify under EB-2. Your employer's attorney will determine the appropriate category based on the job description and your credentials before filing PERM.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship gives you temporary status tied to a single employer, subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement and eventual work authorization independent of any single employer. The PERM process also requires the employer to conduct a formal recruitment test to confirm no qualified U.S. worker is available, adding steps that H-1B does not require.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for construction coordinators?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history searchable by role and location, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the PERM process for construction professionals. General contractors, developers, engineering firms, and public infrastructure agencies are the most active sponsors in this sector.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my green card petition?
AC21 job portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved. Construction coordination roles within the same occupational category generally satisfy the similarity test. Your priority date from the approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition, preserving your place in the queue.
What documents do I need to support a PERM-based green card application as a foreign construction professional?
You'll typically need a credential evaluation confirming your foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree, employment verification letters documenting progressive experience in construction coordination, and any professional certifications relevant to the job description. DOL reviews these during the PERM prevailing wage determination and recruitment stages, and USCIS reviews them again at the I-140 petition level.