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Environmental Project Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Environmental firms, infrastructure developers, and government contractors regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this field for permanent residency.
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Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individual for an Environmental Project Manager position within our Kansas City (Overland Park) Natural Resources team. The location of this position is flexible, and candidates will be able to work out of Stantec’s Overland Park, Kansas office. We are seeking a motivated individual to support project teams across a diverse portfolio of energy and infrastructure markets. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of experience managing environmental projects. Work with existing developers in either Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Illinois is a plus. This is a full-time (40-hour work week) position.
- Grow and assist in leading our Great Lakes Environmental Services Program.
- Provide leadership and project management on a wide variety of environmental planning and permitting projects for energy, government, and private sector clients throughout the US, with particular focus on Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and the Midwest.
- Participate in marketing and business development activities within Stantec’s Great Lakes Utilities and Energy Sectors.
- Assist with sustaining and growing regional and national clients across a diverse range of energy, infrastructure, and transportation markets.
- Within the Midwest, identify environmental permitting projects, programs and opportunities while leveraging Stantec relationships for environmental services with existing federal, state, and private sector clients.
- Assist with building, growing, and developing a team of high performers, recruit and retain specialist staff within the practice.
- Develop in-house sector expertise, best practices, and research and development initiatives.
- Actively participate in regional and national industry groups to advance the Stantec brand.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience with various state agencies and federal agencies, including state Departments of Natural Resources, Departments of Transportation, state Public Service Commissions, US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and US Army Corps of Engineers.
- Experience in management and implementation of complex projects.
- Ability to work well under pressure and to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment.
- Demonstrated experience with performing or managing staff performing wetland and stream delineation and assessments, vegetation inventories, wildlife surveys and habitat assessments, sound and glare modeling, endangered resource reviews, vegetation management plan development, GPS data collection and mapping support (including ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications).
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others, manage large utility-scale projects, and market existing and new clients.
- Experience in balancing and organizing multiple projects, reviewing, documenting project progress, developing communication plans, and reviewing and updating scope and progress for projects.
- Ability to validate and accurately analyze information and make sound decisions that have considerable business impact.
- Demonstrated ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and vendors to successfully meet shifting needs.
- Ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be client-focused to understand and appropriately respond to clients’ business needs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of GIS and SharePoint filing systems is a plus.
- Must demonstrate effective resource planning, results delivery, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation.
- Strong ethics, influence & negotiation, leadership, ability to effectively manage stress, and engage in continuous learning.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in an environmental or natural resource-related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Ten years or more of experience in consulting, or consulting-adjacent roles supporting clients across diverse industries and utilities and energy sectors.
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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | KS | Overland Park
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION
Replacement
TRAVEL
No
SCHEDULE
Full time
JOB POSTING
29/04/2026 02:04:28
REQ ID
1005622
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
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individual for an Environmental Project Manager position within our Kansas City (Overland Park) Natural Resources team. The location of this position is flexible, and candidates will be able to work out of Stantec’s Overland Park, Kansas office. We are seeking a motivated individual to support project teams across a diverse portfolio of energy and infrastructure markets. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of experience managing environmental projects. Work with existing developers in either Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Illinois is a plus. This is a full-time (40-hour work week) position.
- Grow and assist in leading our Great Lakes Environmental Services Program.
- Provide leadership and project management on a wide variety of environmental planning and permitting projects for energy, government, and private sector clients throughout the US, with particular focus on Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and the Midwest.
- Participate in marketing and business development activities within Stantec’s Great Lakes Utilities and Energy Sectors.
- Assist with sustaining and growing regional and national clients across a diverse range of energy, infrastructure, and transportation markets.
- Within the Midwest, identify environmental permitting projects, programs and opportunities while leveraging Stantec relationships for environmental services with existing federal, state, and private sector clients.
- Assist with building, growing, and developing a team of high performers, recruit and retain specialist staff within the practice.
- Develop in-house sector expertise, best practices, and research and development initiatives.
- Actively participate in regional and national industry groups to advance the Stantec brand.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience with various state agencies and federal agencies, including state Departments of Natural Resources, Departments of Transportation, state Public Service Commissions, US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and US Army Corps of Engineers.
- Experience in management and implementation of complex projects.
- Ability to work well under pressure and to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment.
- Demonstrated experience with performing or managing staff performing wetland and stream delineation and assessments, vegetation inventories, wildlife surveys and habitat assessments, sound and glare modeling, endangered resource reviews, vegetation management plan development, GPS data collection and mapping support (including ArcGIS online mapping and data collection applications).
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others, manage large utility-scale projects, and market existing and new clients.
- Experience in balancing and organizing multiple projects, reviewing, documenting project progress, developing communication plans, and reviewing and updating scope and progress for projects.
- Ability to validate and accurately analyze information and make sound decisions that have considerable business impact.
- Demonstrated ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and vendors to successfully meet shifting needs.
- Ability to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be client-focused to understand and appropriately respond to clients’ business needs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of GIS and SharePoint filing systems is a plus.
- Must demonstrate effective resource planning, results delivery, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation.
- Strong ethics, influence & negotiation, leadership, ability to effectively manage stress, and engage in continuous learning.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in an environmental or natural resource-related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Ten years or more of experience in consulting, or consulting-adjacent roles supporting clients across diverse industries and utilities and energy sectors.
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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | KS | Overland Park
EMPLOYEE STATUS
Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION
Replacement
TRAVEL
No
SCHEDULE
Full time
JOB POSTING
29/04/2026 02:04:28
REQ ID
1005622
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 Environmental Project Manager
Translate your credentials into PERM language
PERM job descriptions must match your actual duties and degree field precisely. If your environmental engineering degree was earned abroad, get a credential evaluation that maps it to a U.S. bachelor's or master's equivalent before your employer drafts the labor certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Environmental consulting firms and infrastructure contractors that regularly hire foreign nationals already have immigration counsel and internal processes in place. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify which employers have filed PERM applications for Environmental Project Manager or similar job titles.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If your role requires a master's degree or you have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, EB-2 may shorten your wait. Ask your employer's immigration attorney to assess which category fits the actual job requirements, not just your credentials.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter Environmental Project Manager roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're applying where the pathway already exists rather than negotiating sponsorship from scratch during the offer stage.
Understand the PERM prevailing wage before negotiating salary
DOL sets a prevailing wage for your job title and location that your employer must meet or exceed in the PERM filing. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for your target metro area before evaluating any offer.
Time your I-140 filing to protect your priority date
Once PERM is certified, your employer should file the I-140 petition promptly. Your priority date is set at PERM filing and determines your place in the green card backlog. Delays between PERM approval and I-140 submission don't extend that date, but they delay the next stage.
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Does an Environmental Project Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on how the job is defined. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or when you hold a bachelor's plus at least five years of progressive, specialized experience. Your employer's attorney defines the requirements in the PERM job description, so the category depends partly on how the role is written.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial period and an annual lottery cap for most applicants. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle. EB-3 has no annual cap on petitions filed, though per-country backlogs affect when a visa number becomes available. The PERM process is longer upfront, typically one to two years before an I-140 is approved, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a visa tied to a single employer.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this job?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process through DOL to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Environmental Project Manager position. This includes posting the role through specific channels, documenting applications received, and filing an ETA Form 9089 with supporting records. USCIS does not handle PERM; it's a DOL process that precedes the I-140 petition. The employer bears the filing burden, but you should confirm they understand the experience and degree requirements that match your background.
Can I search specifically for Environmental Project Manager jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by green card sponsorship history, which makes it hard to know upfront whether an employer will file PERM. Migrate Mate is built specifically for employment-based green card job searches, letting you filter Environmental Project Manager roles by employers with documented sponsorship activity so you're not discovering the answer late in the hiring process.
How long does the full green card process take for an Environmental Project Manager?
From PERM filing to receiving a green card, most applicants from countries without significant backlogs can expect two to four years. PERM recruitment and certification typically takes six to twelve months. I-140 adjudication adds several more months under standard processing. If your country of birth is subject to a per-country backlog, USCIS's Visa Bulletin determines when your priority date becomes current, which can extend the timeline significantly. Premium processing is available for the I-140 but not for PERM.
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