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Electrical Project Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Construction, utilities, and engineering firms regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residency in this specialty occupation.
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Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking an Electrical Project Manager with a minimum of 5 years of Commercial Electrical Construction experience. This is a critical leadership role responsible for providing direction to the project team to complete the project on time while maintaining a high-level of quality, safety, and customer loyalty. The Electrical Project Manager will be ultimately responsible for day-to-day execution, project controls, project engineering, cost, risk, and business management of a project.
Management will be of electrical commercial projects within our core markets: Healthcare, Advanced Technology, Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Commercial. This individual will work closely with all members of the project team as well as Project Executives and Regional Leadership teams. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Management of all project team members (Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Field Office Coordinators).
- Mentor, develop, and train team members for fast-paced growth.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate understanding and enthusiastic agreement with the vision and mission of EIG.
- 100% detailed/hands-on knowledge of project scope.
- Cost control, billings, and collections for assigned project.
- Act as the key point of contact with owner and architect.
- Challenge and support jobsite as well as self-perform work teams.
- Accountability for project completion and financials, critical success factors, and customer satisfaction results.
Required Skills and Abilities
We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:
- Excellent listening and communication skills.
- Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
- Ability to create and support team morale.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Prolog or similar), accounting cost management software (CMIC or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
- A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.
Education and Experience
- Demonstrated understanding of building processes and systems.
- Complete understanding of cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Experience with running multiple complex, highly technical projects preferably within core markets.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of Project Management within Electrical Commercial Construction.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Travel to and from the office as well as assigned job site(s).
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity, and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company, and Newsweek.
Job Description
Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking an Electrical Project Manager with a minimum of 5 years of Commercial Electrical Construction experience. This is a critical leadership role responsible for providing direction to the project team to complete the project on time while maintaining a high-level of quality, safety, and customer loyalty. The Electrical Project Manager will be ultimately responsible for day-to-day execution, project controls, project engineering, cost, risk, and business management of a project.
Management will be of electrical commercial projects within our core markets: Healthcare, Advanced Technology, Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Commercial. This individual will work closely with all members of the project team as well as Project Executives and Regional Leadership teams. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Management of all project team members (Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Field Office Coordinators).
- Mentor, develop, and train team members for fast-paced growth.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate understanding and enthusiastic agreement with the vision and mission of EIG.
- 100% detailed/hands-on knowledge of project scope.
- Cost control, billings, and collections for assigned project.
- Act as the key point of contact with owner and architect.
- Challenge and support jobsite as well as self-perform work teams.
- Accountability for project completion and financials, critical success factors, and customer satisfaction results.
Required Skills and Abilities
We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:
- Excellent listening and communication skills.
- Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
- Ability to create and support team morale.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Prolog or similar), accounting cost management software (CMIC or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
- A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.
Education and Experience
- Demonstrated understanding of building processes and systems.
- Complete understanding of cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Experience with running multiple complex, highly technical projects preferably within core markets.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of Project Management within Electrical Commercial Construction.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Travel to and from the office as well as assigned job site(s).
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity, and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company, and Newsweek.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Electrical Project Manager
Verify your specialty occupation credentials first
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering or a closely related field for EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility. Get foreign transcripts evaluated by a NACES-accredited credential evaluation service before approaching employers.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Cross-check any offer against OFLC Wage Search before signing, so the LCA certification doesn't stall over a wage shortfall later.
Target firms with active PERM filing history
Construction management firms, electric utilities, and large engineering contractors file PERM applications regularly. Prioritize employers whose job postings mention green card sponsorship or who have a dedicated in-house immigration team or established outside counsel.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Electrical Project Manager roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to firms that sponsor H-1B visa transfers but have never filed a PERM application.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 track with your employer early
If you hold a master's degree or have at least a decade of progressive project management experience, push your employer to file under EB-2, which avoids the longer EB-3 queue for nationals from high-demand countries like India and China.
Negotiate PERM timing into your offer letter
PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to twelve months before the I-140 even files. Ask for a written commitment on when the employer will initiate the PERM process, and confirm they'll cover filing fees, so there are no surprises post-hire.
Green Card Electrical Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for green card purposes?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Electrical Project Manager positions as specialty occupations requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical technology, or a closely related discipline. The O*NET classification for this role supports the theoretical and practical application standard USCIS applies when evaluating EB-2 and EB-3 PERM petitions.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new visas per year and subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and results in lawful permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 adjudication can run 18 to 36 months before a visa number becomes available, depending on your country of birth and the preference category your employer files under.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Electrical Project Managers?
Electric utilities, large EPC contractors, data center developers, and municipal infrastructure agencies are the most consistent sponsors. These employers typically manage multi-year capital projects that justify the long PERM timeline. Use Migrate Mate to filter Electrical Project Manager listings by green card sponsorship history so you're targeting employers who have actually completed the PERM process before, not just those open to it in principle.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and starting early is advisable. Filing PERM while you're on H-1B does not affect your current status or work authorization. Once your I-140 is approved, an H-1B extension beyond the standard six-year cap becomes available under AC21 portability rules, protecting your status while your priority date advances.
Does a Professional Engineer license strengthen a green card application for this role?
A PE license doesn't replace the degree requirement for PERM purposes, but it strengthens the specialty occupation argument and can support an EB-2 filing by demonstrating advanced credentials beyond a standard bachelor's. Some employers also use it to justify a higher prevailing wage tier on the LCA, which can reduce audit risk at the DOL review stage.