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When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.
Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.
We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Stantec is seeking an Owner’s Representative, Project Manager for the design and construction of a mix of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure projects to manage on behalf of owner/developers in the healthcare, science and technology, higher education, and residential sectors. The projects, located in New York, NY, Westchester County, NY, and Eastern Long Island, are in various stages of development and complexity from conceptual planning through design, construction, with total project costs of $5 Million to $100 Million, requiring onsite supervision.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of projects valued at $5m-$100m, including renovations, maintenance, and new builds
- Collect project specific site information to effectively organize available resources
- Develop strategic conceptual program consistent with proposed scheduled and budget in concert with client
- Competitively assemble the project team by preparing and administering Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), make recommendations for award, and negotiate contracts as may be required by the client
- Manage the project team on behalf of the client during the design, construction, occupancy, and closeout process
- Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team collaboratively in concert with clients’ goals, constraints, and priorities
- Review the design for adherence to client’s schedule, budget, logistics and applicable regulatory agency requirements including the Certificate of Need process
- Develop, track, update, forecast, maintain the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project
- Administer all contracts and invoices on behalf of client
- Anticipate key issues for the betterment of the project and make decisions on major project events, taking into consideration the impact the final direction has on the project goals
- Coordinate commissioning and close out efforts
- Develop and maintain the respect and confidence of the project team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience as an Owner’s Representative in Project Management on buildings sector projects
- Mechanical infrastructure upgrade and construction experience is preferred
- Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications
- Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements
- Understanding of contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements)
- Ability to analyze and manage project budgets logically and effectively
- Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and scheduling software
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
- Experience leading clients through the Certificate of Need and New York State Article 28 approval process is preferred
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing infrastructure projects
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred
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.
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.
PAY RANGE
- Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - $134,900.00 - $202,500.00 Annually
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 | NY | New York
ORGANIZATION: BC-1798 Buildings-US PMCM
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position
TRAVEL: Yes
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 29/04/2026 05:04:46
REQ ID: 1005659
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
When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.
Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.
We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Stantec is seeking an Owner’s Representative, Project Manager for the design and construction of a mix of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure projects to manage on behalf of owner/developers in the healthcare, science and technology, higher education, and residential sectors. The projects, located in New York, NY, Westchester County, NY, and Eastern Long Island, are in various stages of development and complexity from conceptual planning through design, construction, with total project costs of $5 Million to $100 Million, requiring onsite supervision.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of projects valued at $5m-$100m, including renovations, maintenance, and new builds
- Collect project specific site information to effectively organize available resources
- Develop strategic conceptual program consistent with proposed scheduled and budget in concert with client
- Competitively assemble the project team by preparing and administering Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), make recommendations for award, and negotiate contracts as may be required by the client
- Manage the project team on behalf of the client during the design, construction, occupancy, and closeout process
- Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team collaboratively in concert with clients’ goals, constraints, and priorities
- Review the design for adherence to client’s schedule, budget, logistics and applicable regulatory agency requirements including the Certificate of Need process
- Develop, track, update, forecast, maintain the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project
- Administer all contracts and invoices on behalf of client
- Anticipate key issues for the betterment of the project and make decisions on major project events, taking into consideration the impact the final direction has on the project goals
- Coordinate commissioning and close out efforts
- Develop and maintain the respect and confidence of the project team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience as an Owner’s Representative in Project Management on buildings sector projects
- Mechanical infrastructure upgrade and construction experience is preferred
- Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications
- Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements
- Understanding of contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements)
- Ability to analyze and manage project budgets logically and effectively
- Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and scheduling software
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
- Experience leading clients through the Certificate of Need and New York State Article 28 approval process is preferred
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing infrastructure projects
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred
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.
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.
PAY RANGE
- Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - $134,900.00 - $202,500.00 Annually
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 | NY | New York
ORGANIZATION: BC-1798 Buildings-US PMCM
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position
TRAVEL: Yes
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 29/04/2026 05:04:46
REQ ID: 1005659
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 Infrastructure Project Manager
Translate your credentials for PERM requirements
PERM filings require your education and experience to map precisely to the job's minimum requirements. If your engineering degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation that confirms equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's or master's degree before employers begin the recruitment process.
Target employers with active infrastructure contracts
Firms holding multi-year federal or state infrastructure contracts have a structural reason to sponsor green cards rather than lose a key project manager mid-contract. Look for employers with active DOT, Army Corps of Engineers, or municipal utility projects, where continuity of leadership directly affects contract performance.
Search green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Filter for Infrastructure Project Manager roles at employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history using Migrate Mate. This narrows your search to companies that have already run PERM processes for this occupation, not just those that say they're open to sponsorship.
Clarify the PERM job description before signing
The PERM application locks in the job title, duties, and minimum requirements, and you must continue performing that role throughout the green card process. Before accepting an offer, confirm the described duties match your actual work scope so USCIS doesn't flag a material change during adjudication.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 placement for your background
EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or you hold a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in infrastructure project management. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level roles. Your category affects priority date wait times, so clarify with your employer which petition they intend to file.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
DOL sets the prevailing wage for your role using the OFLC Wage Search, and your employer must pay at least that amount throughout the PERM and green card process. If the offered salary falls below the prevailing wage for your job zone and location, the PERM filing will be denied.
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Does Infrastructure Project Manager qualify as a specialty occupation for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Infrastructure Project Manager roles typically qualify under EB-2 or EB-3 because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field. PERM filings for this occupation must document that the minimum requirements are tied to the actual duties, not inflated to exclude U.S. workers. Roles that genuinely require a master's degree or equivalent experience can qualify at the EB-2 level.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery cap and a six-year maximum stay. The EB-2 and EB-3 green card paths are permanent, with no lottery and no cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities outside India and China. The PERM labor certification adds time upfront, but approval leads to lawful permanent residency rather than repeated renewal cycles. For Infrastructure Project Manager roles, many employers prefer green card sponsorship for long-tenured hires.
How long does the PERM and I-140 process take for infrastructure roles?
The PERM labor certification typically takes six to twelve months, including the mandatory DOL recruitment period and agency review. After PERM approval, the I-140 petition follows, with standard processing running several months and premium processing available to speed adjudication. For most nationalities, you can file to adjust status concurrent with or shortly after I-140 approval. Indian and Chinese nationals face priority date backlogs at the EB-2 and EB-3 levels that can extend the wait significantly.
What documentation should I prepare before an employer starts my PERM filing?
Gather official transcripts or a foreign credential evaluation, a detailed employment history showing progressive project management experience, reference letters from past supervisors that confirm your infrastructure-specific duties, and any professional certifications such as PMP or PE licensure. PERM requires your background to exactly satisfy the job's stated minimum requirements, so any gap between your credentials and the job description creates grounds for a DOL audit or denial.
How do I find Infrastructure Project Manager jobs where employers are already open to green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Infrastructure Project Manager roles filtered by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing history. This removes the guesswork of asking employers whether they sponsor, since you're targeting companies that have already completed PERM processes for comparable roles. Construction, utilities, and transportation engineering firms are the most active sponsors in this occupation category.
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