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Energy Project Manager roles at U.S. utilities, renewables developers, and EPC firms regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, certifying that no equally qualified U.S. worker is available. Engineering degrees and PMP credentials strengthen your PERM case significantly.
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WSP is seeking a Power & Energy Project Manager for our Power & Energy Program Management Office in Lakewood, CO.
This position provides high level technical project leadership, and guidance with managing the administrative, commercial, and technical components of Power Generation project(s) or portfolio of projects in accordance with WSP’s core values, and the level of project services agreed upon in the contract by WSP and the client(s). Responsible for the overall performance of assigned project(s) that are moderate and larger size/complexity and regional in scope, and includes oversight for financial, technical, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and schedule. Ensures responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle (proposal phase, planning and project startup, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited with a level of quality that meets or exceeds corporate project excellence and delivery standards. Provides innovation, administration, and pragmatic direction to address current and future project management challenges in a rapidly changing and complex business and operations climate.
Your Impact
- Provide PM leadership for larger scale/more complex projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, forecasts, margins and KPIs, monitoring external events and risk contingencies, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and managing the contractual obligations to deliver the project or assigned portfolio of assigned project(s) as defined in the contract.
- Lead the development of project proposals, cost estimates, scope, schedules, and resource plans.
- Oversee management of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management and control.
- Participate in the technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings.
- Provide regular project reporting and updates to clients, technical leads, and business leaders, identifying any emergent issues with scope, risk, and/or budget and mitigation strategies.
- Be the face of WSP for the client. Develop and nurture strong, long-term relationships with client by understanding their needs, providing tailored solutions, and ensuring consistent communication to drive satisfaction and retention.
- Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
- Adherence to proven processes and ability to develop new processes to standardize procedures.
- Adhere to safety regulations and enforce project safety standards.
- This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Project Management or Construction Management), Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience within an A/E/C firm, utility, EPC, or power delivery consulting environment.
- 12+ years of relevant post education experience in a project management role within our industry.
- Highly proficient understanding of project delivery process and strong background and experience in project management. Experience managing projects through a variety of delivery models (DBB, EPC, PDB).
- Advanced proficiency with analytical and organizational skills, with business acumen to bridge the business and project management.
- Advanced proficiency with interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with leadership, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adjusting readily to the changing prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, relevant software, MS Office suite products (e.g., Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint), technology, spreadsheets, and PM tools.
- Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, subcontractors, consultants, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exists.
- Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet project-specific needs.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $130,300 - $230,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Energy Project Manager
Align your credentials with PERM job requirements
PERM requires your education and experience to match the employer's minimum requirements exactly. If your role requires a B.S. in engineering plus five years of project management experience, document each position with verifiable dates, duties, and supervisory sign-off before the labor certification filing begins.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Large utilities, independent power producers, and EPC contractors file PERM regularly for engineering and project management roles. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 11-9041 to identify which employers have sponsored Energy Project Managers in the past three years.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or its equivalent. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Review the O*NET profile for Energy Project Managers to confirm the education and experience benchmarks USCIS uses when adjudicating your I-140 petition.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching for green card sponsorship in energy is faster when employers are pre-filtered by PERM history. Migrate Mate surfaces Energy Project Manager roles at employers who have already navigated the PERM process, so you're not guessing which companies will sponsor.
Ask about prevailing wage level before accepting an offer
DOL assigns your PERM filing a wage level from I through IV using the OFLC Wage Search. A Level I wage designation can slow or complicate your PERM case. Confirm with your prospective employer that your offered salary meets at least Level II for your geographic area before they file.
Track your priority date once your I-140 is approved
After your employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. For most countries other than India and China, EB-3 Energy Project Manager dates are current, meaning you won't wait years in a backlog before your green card can be processed.
Green Card Energy Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category typically covers Energy Project Manager roles?
Most Energy Project Manager positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals, which requires a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in engineering, construction management, or a related field. Candidates holding a master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and progressive experience may qualify under EB-2, which can offer faster processing for certain countries of birth.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status capped at 85,000 new visas annually, subject to lottery selection. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual cap on petitions and leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable work visa. The PERM process takes longer up front, but it eliminates lottery risk and locks in your priority date for permanent status.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from an Energy Project Manager candidate?
Your employer must conduct a federally supervised recruitment process to confirm no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. You'll need to provide detailed work history matching the job's minimum requirements. Any experience used to satisfy PERM requirements must be documented through reference letters or pay stubs, and it cannot have been gained working for the sponsoring employer.
How can I find Energy Project Manager jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Not all employers advertise PERM sponsorship in job postings. Migrate Mate filters Energy Project Manager openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on companies already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process rather than approaching employers who have never sponsored a foreign national.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before my green card is issued?
Yes. Under portability rules, if your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your adjustment of status application has been pending for the same period, you can move to a same or similar Energy Project Manager role with a new employer without losing your priority date. USCIS evaluates whether the new role is in the same occupational classification.