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Construction Project Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where employers document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Large general contractors, ENR 400 firms, and public infrastructure owners regularly sponsor foreign project managers for permanent residency.
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Job Summary
Responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi-phase projects, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to defined quality standards. Oversees project progress, coordinates cross-functional teams and external partners, and maintains accountability for schedules, documentation to ensure successful outcomes aligned with client expectations.
This role must have experience as a Construction Project Manager on data center projects and must be local to Covington, Georgia.
Core Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Responsible for leading the overall direction, completion, and outcome of all assigned projects as contracted by the client. Projects will vary in complexity due to the scope of work, project location, budget, schedule, facility type, local regulations and code, climate and site conditions.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
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Ability to communicate clearly with team members and client representatives, providing project updates, and setting and managing stakeholder expectations, both internally and externally.
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Monitor project milestones and deliverables providing regular status reports to leadership and stakeholders.
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Create and maintain detailed project documentation in proprietary or client software.
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Perform regular assessments of project execution to identify areas for improvement.
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Serve as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of goals.
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Encourage a collaborative and transparent working environment that promotes interdepartmental accountability and ownership to ensure smooth project execution.
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Aware of industry best practices, techniques, and standards for effective project execution.
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Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying new and existing legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on necessary action.
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Delivers outstanding customer service through timely response and proactive solutions to clients’ needs.
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Protects operations by keeping company information confidential. Use of professional discretion and judgement is mandatory.
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Demonstrates BV’s guiding principles in support of the company's strategic goals.
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Follows all documented policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions applicable to the position and support of BV's quality standards and strategic initiatives.
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Maintains safe and clean work area by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.
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Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.
Division Specific Duties and Responsibilities
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Responsible for leading the overall direction, completion, program management, and financial outcome of multiple retail projects within the construction services realm. Projects may range from retail, restaurant, big-box store, convenient stores, gas stations, distribution centers, electric vehicle charging stations, etc. Project scope may include tenant improvements, building renovation, building expansions, and ground up work.
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Direct and manage project development from beginning to end, including managing consultants, general contractors, vendors, specialty contractors, budgets, internal departments, and developers for each project, ensuring the project delivery is on time per the scope and within budget.
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Manage each phase of the project including entitlement, design, permitting, bidding, contracting, construction, store start up, store turnover, and project close out.
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Knowledge of buildings, construction, and technical standards with ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex project documents. Must be able to discuss the project site with site contact and municipal facilities.
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Navigate and oversee contract administration, change orders, budgets, schedules, and client delivery of each project.
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Provide project management for multiple sites and states concurrently with stellar organization across multiple initiatives.
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Experience with proposal preparation, budget development, forecasting, and financial management.
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Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
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Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.
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Foster a culture of continuous improvement, implementing feedback loops to enhance team efficiency and productivity.
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Ability to identify, navigate and forecast the needs of the project/client.
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Travel by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train (may be up to 50% - 90% of work schedule) to client/project sites across the U.S. is required. Travel may vary based on assigned program requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job does not have specific supervisory responsibilities.
Skills
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Language Ability: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, peers, and technical field staff.
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Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Professional discretion and the ability to clearly communicate the aforementioned both externally and internally are paramount to this role.
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Technology Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in operating a computer, having knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, and web-based project management software. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection.
Competencies
- Knowledge of project components, process, and methodologies.
- Time management skills
- Active listening skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Problem solving skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Ability to successfully work from remote location.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
- Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service.
Education, Certifications, and Experience
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university in related field; minimum of three years of related experience. In lieu of degree, five years or more of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Valid driver's license required with no significant MVA points/violations (clean driving record).
- Current PMP preferred.
- Employees who incur $2,000 or more per year in company-related travel expenses will be required to obtain a Corporate Credit Card. Employees who incur less than $2,000 per year in company-related travel expenses will be required to have sufficient personal credit to cover their business travel costs.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
While performing the onsite/field duties, the employee is required to:
- Walk (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)
- Stand (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)
- Sit, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to observe basement and grade-level crawl spaces, and/or to read equipment data plates when necessary (at least once for each building assessed)
- Climb and balance Stairs (at least once for each building assessed)
- Climb and balance various types of ladders to access flat roofs/hatch access (at least once for each building assessed)
- Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently)
- Reach with hands and arms
- Talk and hear (communicate with onsite contact)
- Vision (close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus)
- Lift and or move (occasionally up to 40 pounds)
- Operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection.
- Operate a computer (up to 100% of workweek)
- Operating a motor vehicle
- Travel by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train to client sites across the U.S.
- Onsite visits can occur up to one continuous week at a time. As a general expectation, for approximately 2 to 3 days of the workweek, travel and onsite work is anticipated and expected. Overnight stays away from home may be required.
- Work Environment: The employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical components and assemblies, frequently exposed to work near energized electrical components and assemblies. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, inclement weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level at the project site is usually moderate.
While performing the office/offsite duties of this job:
- Operate a computer (up to 100% of workweek)
- Regularly required to use hands.
- Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently)
- Talk and hear
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
- Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- The noise level in the home or company office environment is usually quiet.
- Ability to successfully work from remote location.
Travel Requirements
Travel by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train to client/project sites across the U.S. as indicated in the essential duties and responsibilities section.
Benefits
At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
Here's a breakdown of what we provide:
Salary range starting at: $115,000+
Annual Incentive Bonus Plan
Base Pay is adjusted based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, eligible on your first day of employment:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Company-matched Retirement plan
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Tuition Assistance, along with optional life and pet insurance
- Access to Corporate Discounts
This information is transparently provided in adherence to several state and local Equal Pay and Pay Transparency Laws, with our base pay determined by market location.
Join us at Bureau Veritas, where your well-being and professional growth are our top priorities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Construction Project Manager
Translate your credentials into PERM language
PERM applications list specific degree fields and years of experience. Match your credential evaluation to the exact job requirements your employer will post, since DOL audits flag discrepancies between the labor certification and your actual background.
Target ENR-ranked firms with active PERM history
Large general contractors and construction management firms on the Engineering News-Record rankings file PERM applications regularly. Prioritize employers whose project pipelines extend three or more years, because PERM sponsorship requires long-term workforce planning.
Clarify EB-2 vs EB-3 eligibility before accepting an offer
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. If your employer files under EB-3, priority dates for most countries outside India and China move faster than H-1B visa renewal cycles, so the practical wait is often shorter than applicants expect.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Search Construction Project Manager roles directly on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed PERM applications for this occupation, so you're applying to companies that have already committed to the sponsorship process rather than asking cold.
Negotiate who bears PERM recruiting costs upfront
DOL rules prohibit employers from passing PERM filing or attorney fees to the sponsored worker. Confirm in writing before your start date that your employer covers all labor certification costs, since disputes over fee allocation can derail green card filings.
File I-485 concurrently once a visa number is current
When your priority date becomes current in the monthly Visa Bulletin, you can file the I-140 and I-485 together, which lets you use advance parole for international travel and apply for an EAD while USCIS adjudicates your permanent residency.
Green Card Construction Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Construction Project Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Construction Project Manager positions typically qualify under both categories. EB-3 covers the role when employers require a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the position requires a master's degree or when you hold a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive, specialized experience. Your employer's attorney determines the appropriate category based on the actual job requirements, not your personal qualifications alone.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years and subject to an annual lottery with no guarantee of selection. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, meaning every qualified application eventually receives a visa number. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and I-485 adjudication combined can take two to four years, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than continued temporary status.
What wage evidence should I gather before a PERM-sponsored job offer?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your role and location, which they determine by requesting a Prevailing Wage Determination from OFLC. You can independently verify the wage level using the OFLC Wage Search tool before negotiations, cross-referencing it with Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data for construction managers in your metro area. Accepting an offer below the prevailing wage can invalidate the entire PERM application.
Can I switch employers mid-process after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and your I-485 is pending, provided the new role is in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification. Construction project management roles generally port cleanly to other project management or construction supervision positions. Notify USCIS of the job change by submitting a portability letter through your new employer's attorney.
Where can I find Construction Project Manager jobs with verified green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for employment-based green card job seekers and lets you search Construction Project Manager openings filtered by employers with confirmed PERM sponsorship history. This means you're targeting companies that have already navigated the DOL labor certification process for this occupation, rather than speculating about sponsorship willingness from a standard job listing.