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Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate will be a team player with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage the design efforts on industrial projects such as Semiconductor Manufacturing, Data Centers, and other Advanced Manufacturing projects.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Forecast, organize, monitor, and report on project design development and production delivery;
- Execute and enforce the project execution plan;
- Coordinate with consultants, team members and the client;
- Collaborate with project team to ensure design and production resources are assigned to meet the project's overall cost, quality, schedule and forecast commitments are current;
- Point of contact for internal design related issues; support the project manager for external project communications with the client;
- Perform inter-disciplinary quality, coordination, and space management reviews with project teams;
- Address project following protocol and procedure to reach the best solution;
- Work with client/owner contractor relationships, budget, code and jurisdictional requirements;
- Offer onsite assistance in constructions observation;
- Network to build relationships with new clients and return clients;
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Science and Technology projects including data center, mission critical and semiconductor preferred;
- The ability to work on all project sizes including large projects valued at $30MM plus;
- Expertise in constructions administrative processes;
- Detail oriented and organized with proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously;
- Effective in coordinating with contractors, architectural teams and consultants;
- Team player with an ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary groups;
- Experience with mentoring junior staff;
- Effective at problem solving while leading by example;
- Working knowledge of building components, process, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A degree in engineering, architecture or a related field from an accredited university;
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred;
- Professional Engineering or Architect License preferred;
- 5+ years of experience in architecture and engineering consulting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
ABOUT STANTEC
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | TX | Austin
ORGANIZATION
4010 Buildings-US ACQ PSP Austin BE-Austin TX
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION
New Position
TRAVEL
No
SCHEDULE
Full time
JOB POSTING
01/12/2025 07:12:48
REQ ID
1003262
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
INTRODUCTION
Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate will be a team player with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage the design efforts on industrial projects such as Semiconductor Manufacturing, Data Centers, and other Advanced Manufacturing projects.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Forecast, organize, monitor, and report on project design development and production delivery;
- Execute and enforce the project execution plan;
- Coordinate with consultants, team members and the client;
- Collaborate with project team to ensure design and production resources are assigned to meet the project's overall cost, quality, schedule and forecast commitments are current;
- Point of contact for internal design related issues; support the project manager for external project communications with the client;
- Perform inter-disciplinary quality, coordination, and space management reviews with project teams;
- Address project following protocol and procedure to reach the best solution;
- Work with client/owner contractor relationships, budget, code and jurisdictional requirements;
- Offer onsite assistance in constructions observation;
- Network to build relationships with new clients and return clients;
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Science and Technology projects including data center, mission critical and semiconductor preferred;
- The ability to work on all project sizes including large projects valued at $30MM plus;
- Expertise in constructions administrative processes;
- Detail oriented and organized with proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously;
- Effective in coordinating with contractors, architectural teams and consultants;
- Team player with an ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary groups;
- Experience with mentoring junior staff;
- Effective at problem solving while leading by example;
- Working knowledge of building components, process, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A degree in engineering, architecture or a related field from an accredited university;
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred;
- Professional Engineering or Architect License preferred;
- 5+ years of experience in architecture and engineering consulting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
ABOUT STANTEC
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | TX | Austin
ORGANIZATION
4010 Buildings-US ACQ PSP Austin BE-Austin TX
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION
New Position
TRAVEL
No
SCHEDULE
Full time
JOB POSTING
01/12/2025 07:12:48
REQ ID
1003262
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Engineering Design Manager
Align your credentials with PERM job requirements
Your degree field and years of experience must exactly match what the employer lists in the PERM application. If your foreign engineering degree uses different terminology, get a credential evaluation before the job offer stage to avoid a PERM denial.
Target employers with active EB-3 filing history
Search OFLC PERM disclosure data to identify manufacturers, defense contractors, and infrastructure firms that have filed PERM applications for engineering management roles. Employers with prior filings understand the process and are less likely to abandon sponsorship mid-application.
Clarify sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Ask the hiring manager or HR whether the company has an immigration counsel on retainer, not just whether they sponsor. Employers who outsource PERM filings ad hoc often underestimate the timeline and may withdraw support once they see the 18-to-24-month process ahead.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Filter Engineering Design Manager roles by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces employers who have already cleared the PERM recruitment process for similar positions, cutting your research time and improving your odds of reaching an offer with a committed sponsor.
Check prevailing wage before your salary negotiation
DOL assigns a prevailing wage level to your PERM job description using OFLC Wage Search. If your offered salary falls below the Level II or Level III wage for your metro area, DOL will reject the LCA, stalling your entire green card process before it starts.
File I-485 concurrently if a visa number is available
If your priority date is current, ask your employer's immigration attorney about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing. This collapses what would otherwise be sequential waits into a single adjudication window and lets you apply for an EAD while USCIS processes your adjustment of status.
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Find Engineering Design Manager JobsEngineering Design Manager Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Engineering Design Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Engineering Design Manager positions qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3, depending on the employer's stated minimum requirements. If the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive engineering experience, EB-2 is the stronger fit. Roles requiring only a bachelor's with standard experience typically fall under EB-3 skilled worker. The PERM job description, not your actual credentials, determines which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency and has no visa cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The trade-off is timeline: PERM recruitment and I-140 adjudication alone take 12 to 24 months before you even reach adjustment of status. For candidates from high-backlog countries like India or China, EB-2 and EB-3 priority date queues can extend significantly beyond that.
Can I search for Engineering Design Manager jobs that already sponsor green cards?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter Engineering Design Manager openings by employers with documented PERM or I-140 filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated employment-based sponsorship. This is especially useful for engineering management roles where sponsorship willingness varies widely between large defense primes, mid-size manufacturers, and startup-stage engineering firms.
What happens to my green card petition if I change employers?
If you change employers before your I-485 has been pending for 180 days, your PERM and I-140 are generally abandoned and you restart the process. After 180 days of I-485 pendency, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same-or-similar engineering management role with a new employer without losing your priority date. Confirm the new role qualifies as same-or-similar under USCIS guidelines before accepting any offer.
What documentation should I prepare before a PERM-sponsored job search?
Gather a foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency, official transcripts, and any professional engineering licenses. If your degree title differs from U.S. norms, such as a Diplom-Ingenieur or BEng, a credential evaluation translating it into U.S. degree equivalency is required for the PERM labor certification. Having these ready before your offer stage prevents delays once your employer initiates the DOL recruitment and filing process.
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