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Facilities Project Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently ties your residency path to a U.S. employer rather than a temporary visa. Employers in construction, corporate real estate, and healthcare systems regularly sponsor this role. Priority dates and country of birth affect your timeline significantly.
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The Facility Project Manager, under intermittent supervision, performs complex work with intermediate decision-making discretion related to supporting the functional, efficient and safe operations of district facilities for students and staff. The Facility Project Manager (FPM) utilizes technical knowledge to investigate, research and provide solutions to issues affecting facility operations. Project functional areas can range from mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural/interior design, site improvements, surveillance and access control. Employee performs both school-based and district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Executive Director of Building Services.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status
Salary NC 17/ Full-time, 12 months
Reports To
Executive Director of Building Services
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Manage multiple projects which can exceed a million dollars in value. Projects are generally considered an improvement to, an upgrade, replacement, or new installation of a building system, component and/or control
- Ensure all work is compliant with district procedures and the applicable state, local, and federal regulations
- Serve as subject matter expert to an assigned building trade; responsible knowledge on applicable code, laws, ordinances, regulations and best practices in the assigned area (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, athletic facilities, playgrounds, paving/site work, cabinetry & casework, roofing, concrete, storm water management, conveying systems, finishes & specialties, doors, windows, glass, fire protection, thermal & moisture, access control and camera surveillance)
- Follow protocol for effective trade specific maintenance and safety procedures
- Communicate and collaborate with internal staff (e.g., maintenance supervisor, senior engineers, senior management) to keep stakeholders abreast of project status and resolve issues; research, investigate, and respond to operational emergencies to ensure safe and efficient facilities
- Manage facility projects assigned by area of expertise from inception to completion; project responsibilities include developing specifications, scope of work, collaborating with the contracts manager/administrator to manage the bid & selection process, project management oversight, serve as point of contact for site inspections, conduct quality checks on contractor's work to insure conformance to contract terms, complete work completion form, perform project closeout
- Review engineering/architectural design plans and specifications; provide insight regarding district standards
- Read, understand, and interpret blueprints; prepare schematics, flow diagrams, charts, and other graphic display drawings as requested
- Manage service contracts for assigned area and maintain ongoing communication with contractors; perform periodic site checks to ensure quality standards and contract terms are met
- Assist with the preparation of the facilities sustainment plan
- Manage all documentation including warranties, manuals, and information related to project; compile reports on an as needed basis. Handle permitting depending on the scope of the project
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of technical aspects of assigned field of specialty
- Knowledge of applicable standards, ordinances, codes, and regulations required by state, local and county ordinances
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
- Knowledge of basic budgetary and administrative principles
- Knowledge of building trades terminology
- Knowledge of recordkeeping procedures
- Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects with competing priorities, meet deadlines and project plans with short and long-term end dates
- Ability read, understand, and interpret building plans and specifications
- Ability to work effectively with contractors, engineers, commissioned architects, consultants, district staff and the public
- Ability to operate standard office equipment including computers and related software applications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required, including the ability to prepare formal correspondence, facilitate meetings and problem solving
- Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships; work collaboratively within and across departments, external agencies, and the public
- Ability to respond appropriately to situations while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor
- Ability to use or learn specialized tools, equipment, or software
- Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate programs
- Ability to perform detailed work, planning, risk assessments, and associated risk mitigation actions
- Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, management, or related discipline; relevant work experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
- Three (3) years related work experience managing facility projects in a commercial environment
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
of Jobs 1.00
Salary: From 69600.00
Teacher Scale N
Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelors
Term 12 Month
Additional Job Information
General Definition of Work
The Facility Project Manager, under intermittent supervision, performs complex work with intermediate decision-making discretion related to supporting the functional, efficient and safe operations of district facilities for students and staff. The Facility Project Manager (FPM) utilizes technical knowledge to investigate, research and provide solutions to issues affecting facility operations. Project functional areas can range from mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural/interior design, site improvements, surveillance and access control. Employee performs both school-based and district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Executive Director of Building Services.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status
Salary NC 17/ Full-time, 12 months
Reports To
Executive Director of Building Services
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Manage multiple projects which can exceed a million dollars in value. Projects are generally considered an improvement to, an upgrade, replacement, or new installation of a building system, component and/or control
- Ensure all work is compliant with district procedures and the applicable state, local, and federal regulations
- Serve as subject matter expert to an assigned building trade; responsible knowledge on applicable code, laws, ordinances, regulations and best practices in the assigned area (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, athletic facilities, playgrounds, paving/site work, cabinetry & casework, roofing, concrete, storm water management, conveying systems, finishes & specialties, doors, windows, glass, fire protection, thermal & moisture, access control and camera surveillance)
- Follow protocol for effective trade specific maintenance and safety procedures
- Communicate and collaborate with internal staff (e.g., maintenance supervisor, senior engineers, senior management) to keep stakeholders abreast of project status and resolve issues; research, investigate, and respond to operational emergencies to ensure safe and efficient facilities
- Manage facility projects assigned by area of expertise from inception to completion; project responsibilities include developing specifications, scope of work, collaborating with the contracts manager/administrator to manage the bid & selection process, project management oversight, serve as point of contact for site inspections, conduct quality checks on contractor's work to insure conformance to contract terms, complete work completion form, perform project closeout
- Review engineering/architectural design plans and specifications; provide insight regarding district standards
- Read, understand, and interpret blueprints; prepare schematics, flow diagrams, charts, and other graphic display drawings as requested
- Manage service contracts for assigned area and maintain ongoing communication with contractors; perform periodic site checks to ensure quality standards and contract terms are met
- Assist with the preparation of the facilities sustainment plan
- Manage all documentation including warranties, manuals, and information related to project; compile reports on an as needed basis. Handle permitting depending on the scope of the project
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of technical aspects of assigned field of specialty
- Knowledge of applicable standards, ordinances, codes, and regulations required by state, local and county ordinances
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
- Knowledge of basic budgetary and administrative principles
- Knowledge of building trades terminology
- Knowledge of recordkeeping procedures
- Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects with competing priorities, meet deadlines and project plans with short and long-term end dates
- Ability read, understand, and interpret building plans and specifications
- Ability to work effectively with contractors, engineers, commissioned architects, consultants, district staff and the public
- Ability to operate standard office equipment including computers and related software applications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required, including the ability to prepare formal correspondence, facilitate meetings and problem solving
- Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships; work collaboratively within and across departments, external agencies, and the public
- Ability to respond appropriately to situations while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor
- Ability to use or learn specialized tools, equipment, or software
- Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate programs
- Ability to perform detailed work, planning, risk assessments, and associated risk mitigation actions
- Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, management, or related discipline; relevant work experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
- Three (3) years related work experience managing facility projects in a commercial environment
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
of Jobs 1.00
Salary: From 69600.00
Teacher Scale N
Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelors
Term 12 Month
Additional Job Information
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Facilities Project Manager
Document your specialty occupation credential match
PERM requires your degree field to align with the role's duties. A facilities project manager position typically maps to construction management, civil engineering, or architecture, gather transcripts and degree evaluations before applying.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed PERM applications under SOC code 11-9021 (Construction Managers) or related facilities titles. Companies with prior filings understand the process and won't back out mid-sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate surfaces facilities and construction management employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus outreach on organizations already set up to run PERM rather than educating HR from scratch.
Negotiate EB-2 versus EB-3 classification upfront
If your role requires a master's degree or you have ten or more years of progressive experience, push for EB-2 filing. The priority date queue and waiver eligibility differ meaningfully between categories, especially for applicants from India or China.
Prepare for the supervised recruitment audit period
PERM requires your employer to run DOL-mandated recruitment steps before filing. A facilities PM role often attracts many U.S. applicants, so document why each candidate was lawfully rejected, this audit trail protects you if USCIS issues a request for evidence.
Confirm I-140 portability before accepting a counter-offer
Once your employer files the I-140 and it has been pending or approved for 180 days, USCIS portability rules let you move to a new employer in a same or similar role without losing your priority date, a critical protection for facilities professionals changing companies mid-process.
Green Card Facilities Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Facilities Project Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your credentials and how the employer defines the position. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree, while EB-2 applies when the job requires an advanced degree or you have ten or more years of progressive facilities management experience that your employer documents as equivalent. Your employer's attorney drafts the job description to match the appropriate category.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a two- or three-year term, subject to the annual lottery for cap-subject employers. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle and no lottery. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and priority date availability can take two to five years or longer for applicants from high-demand countries. The endpoint is lawful permanent residency, not another visa.
Which industries most commonly sponsor Facilities Project Managers for green cards?
Healthcare systems, university campuses, large corporate real estate portfolios, and government contractors are the most consistent sponsors. These organizations manage large physical footprints with ongoing capital projects and need permanent in-house expertise, which makes long-term sponsorship investment practical. Defense contractors and data center operators also file regularly due to cleared facilities roles that are difficult to fill domestically.
How can I find Facilities Project Manager jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate indexes employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history, so you can search specifically for facilities and construction management roles where sponsorship is an established practice rather than a case-by-case decision. Targeting employers with prior filings shortens the internal approval process significantly because their legal and HR teams already have the workflow in place.
What happens to my PERM case if my employer is acquired or restructures during the process?
A corporate acquisition does not automatically void your PERM filing if the new employer is a successor-in-interest and the job duties remain substantially the same. USCIS recognizes successor-in-interest relationships for I-140 portability purposes. You should confirm in writing with your employer's immigration counsel that the successor entity intends to continue the sponsorship before any transaction closes.