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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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INTRODUCTION
Precision Power Solutions (PPS) is a specialized division of EnerSys—a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. PPS focuses on cutting-edge energy solutions for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for individuals who share a passion for these industries and want to be part of an innovative, dynamic team.
Certain positions at Precision Power Solutions require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. government security regulations. Candidates for these positions should be a “U.S. Person” under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.
What We Offer:
- Generous Time Off – 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
- Financial & Career Growth – Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan
- 401(k) Matching – 100% match at a 6% contribution level
- Innovative Culture – We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees’ skills and career development.
At PPS, we don’t just build batteries – we power systems and devices that protect not only individual citizens but communities across the world.
If you’re excited about working in an innovative, fast-paced, high-tech environment, where your contributions make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
JOB PURPOSE
The Facilities Engineering Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, engineering, operation, and continuous improvement of two manufacturing facilities supporting aerospace and defense production. This role oversees site infrastructure, facility expansions, production area layout optimization, utilities engineering, and the engineering rigor required to maintain high reliability manufacturing environments. The Facilities Engineering Manager develops long term facilities strategies, leads capital projects, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives facility readiness to support ongoing production, future growth, and operational excellence.
This position serves as the primary engineering liaison for facilities and infrastructure, partnering closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, and external contractors to ensure both sites remain safe, scalable, efficient, and aligned with company objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead planning, engineering design, and execution of facility expansions, renovations, and modernization projects to support manufacturing capacity growth and new production requirements.
- Oversee multi site facility operations including building systems, utilities, manufacturing infrastructure, and critical environments to ensure continuous readiness and operational reliability.
- Develop and maintain long term facility master plans focused on growth, manufacturing layout optimization, workflow efficiency, and alignment with Lean principles.
- Engineer and optimize manufacturing layouts, space utilization, equipment placement, and material flow to improve overall production efficiency and future scalability.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all infrastructure engineering activities, coordinating with Operations, EHS, Engineering, Quality, and contractors.
- Lead capital improvement projects (CAPEX) including scope development, engineering evaluations, specifications, budgeting, vendor management, project scheduling, and commissioning.
- Ensure all facilities comply with relevant regulatory requirements including environmental regulations, OSHA safety standards, building codes, fire protection, and industry compliance requirements.
- Manage engineering and maintenance of facility utilities such as electrical distribution, high voltage systems, HVAC, compressed air, mechanical systems, chilled water, fire suppression, network infrastructure, and sewer.
- Lead preventive and predictive maintenance strategies that maximize equipment uptime, improve reliability, and minimize site level downtime.
- Maintain facilities documentation including engineering drawings, utility schematics, layout plans, maintenance records, and emergency response documentation.
- Conduct infrastructure assessments, capacity planning, and building system evaluations to identify risks and opportunities for process and facility improvement.
- Manage relationships with landlords, inspectors, contractors, engineering firms, regulatory agencies, and service providers.
- Develop annual facilities budgets, capital plans, and cost forecasts; manage spending to ensure alignment with financial targets.
- Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and engineering excellence.
- Mentor technicians, maintenance personnel, and contractors in technical procedures and engineering requirements.
- Manage utility vendors, waste management, and cleaning services.
- Gather and report utility information to corporate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Facilities, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Civil, or related discipline).
- 7+ years of engineering experience in facilities, manufacturing operations, or industrial environments.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-site facilities or leading major expansion, renovation, or infrastructure projects.
- Strong engineering knowledge of industrial building systems, utilities, and manufacturing infrastructure.
- Experience designing or optimizing manufacturing layouts, workflows, and facility space planning.
- Proven project leadership in CAPEX planning and execution.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, architectural plans, and technical schematics.
- Strong leadership, communication, and vendor management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently with high attention to safety and compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or high reliability manufacturing environments.
- Working knowledge of Lean, industrial engineering, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with environmental permitting, compliance, and sustainability initiatives.
- Familiarity with CMMS, AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, or similar engineering tools.
- Professional certifications such as CFM, PE, PMP, or equivalent.
- Experience managing high voltage or complex manufacturing utilities.
Core Competencies
- Technical Expertise: Applies deep engineering knowledge to facilities, utilities, and manufacturing infrastructure challenges.
- Project Leadership: Leads complex projects from concept through execution, managing scope, cost, and schedule.
- Strategic Problem Solving: Evaluates facility and manufacturing needs, creates practical solutions, and anticipates risks.
- Cross Functional Collaboration: Works effectively with operations, maintenance, EHS, engineering, and vendor partners.
- Communication & Influence: Communicates clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders; builds trust and alignment.
GENERAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions.
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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.