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Engineering Project Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently ties your authorization to the employer rather than a temporary visa. Employers file a prevailing wage request with DOL before recruiting, making early sponsorship conversations essential for foreign professionals targeting this path.
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INTRODUCTION
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This job assumes responsibility for the authority and accountability of the management of designated laboratory areas. This job is key in the planning, leading, organizing and supporting of the activities and resources related to quality patient care, human resources management and laboratory function and assumes responsibility for financial management of the laboratory cost centers assigned and has accountability for establishing and monitoring operating and capital budgets. In conjunction with the physician supervisors, provides direction for assigned unit(s) in an efficient cost-effective manner while keeping quality care and service to patients as the primary goal and assumes responsibility for translating the Institutions' and the Laboratory's mission, goals, objectives, policies and procedures into effective action.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
Education
Required - Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science. Copy of Transcript.
Preferred - Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or laboratory-related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required - 5 years relevant clinical lab experience including 3 years at the supervisory level.
CERTIFICATIONS
Required - Current license in the state of practice (if applicable).
Required - ASCP certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist. Any incumbents certified by ASCP on or after January 1, 2004 must successfully complete the requirements of the ASCP's Certification Maintenance Program.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
Demonstrates good judgement in performing duties and conflict resolution.
JOB DUTIES
- Coordinates development of annual budget and regularly monitors budget compliance. Evaluates existing systems for cost effectiveness and efficiency.
- Oversees the timely implementation of institutional/department plans and objectives ensuring the effective cost management and efficient utilization of resources. Manages employee growth and development through coaching, counseling and corrective actions.
- Ensures consistent compliance with all regulatory agency mandates.
- Participates and encourages the active participation in the department’s performance improvement initiatives.
- Maintains comprehensive knowledge of institutional/departmental policies and promotes consistent interpretation and adherence. Provides new policy information and updates to employees on a timely basis. Readily accepts appointments as Laboratory Administration Representative for institution/departmental committees, task forces, etc.
- Other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Document your degree field precisely
PERM certification for Engineering Project Manager roles requires your degree to align with the job's specialty occupation classification. A general management degree may not satisfy the requirement; degrees in civil, mechanical, or industrial engineering carry stronger alignment with DOL's occupational criteria.
Target employers with active PERM history
Large engineering firms and EPC contractors file PERM applications regularly for project management roles. Prioritize companies with federal contracts or infrastructure projects, where workforce planning timelines make multi-year sponsorship commitments more common and institutionally supported.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter Engineering Project Manager roles by green card sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate to skip employers who won't file PERM. The platform surfaces companies with active employment-based sponsorship history, saving you from offers that stall at the immigration conversation.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before accepting an offer
Your employer's attorney will determine which category fits your credentials. If you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, EB-3 is typical; a master's in engineering or project management positions you for EB-2, which carries shorter priority date wait times for many nationalities.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before your start date
Ask employers to include PERM sponsorship terms in your offer letter before signing. The DOL prevailing wage determination alone can take several months, and starting that process early in your employment rather than after a probationary period significantly reduces your overall green card timeline.
Verify the job description matches OFLC Wage Search classifications
PERM applications are rejected when the posted job duties don't align with the Standard Occupational Classification used in the prevailing wage request. Cross-reference the role against the O*NET occupation profile for Engineering Managers to confirm your employer's job description won't trigger a DOL audit.
Green Card Engineering Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Project Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Engineering Project Manager positions typically qualify under EB-3 for candidates with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, and under EB-2 for those holding a master's degree or a bachelor's plus substantial progressive experience in a specialized field. USCIS evaluates whether the role requires a specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree, so the job description your employer files matters significantly.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at 85,000 registrations annually, and subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual application cap at the EB-3 category level for many nationalities and results in permanent residency rather than a renewable work visa. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, followed by I-140 and adjustment of status, typically takes two to four years before you receive your green card.
What credentials strengthen a green card application for an Engineering Project Manager?
A degree in mechanical, civil, electrical, or industrial engineering paired with a PMP certification reinforces the specialty occupation argument in PERM filings. Progressive experience managing engineering budgets, subcontractors, or federal contracts also supports EB-2 eligibility by demonstrating advanced expertise beyond a generalist management background.
How do I find Engineering Project Manager jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Search for Engineering Project Manager roles filtered by green card sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented PERM filing history. Targeting EPC firms, infrastructure contractors, and defense engineering companies increases your odds, as these employers regularly sponsor foreign workers in project management roles due to sustained workforce demand.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed without losing my green card progress?
You can port your priority date to a new employer once your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, under AC21 portability rules. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification, which Engineering Project Manager positions generally satisfy when moving between engineering employers.