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Project Assistant roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with DOL, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available. EB-2 sponsorship is possible where the position requires an advanced degree. Securing sponsorship early in your job search puts you on the path to lawful permanent residency.
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Company Overview
Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.
Job Description
Performance Contracting is seeking a Project Assistant for its Reno 556 operations based in Reno, NV.
Job responsibilities include:
- Inputting project information into Excel and Bluebeam
- Creating and managing punch lists
- Assisting with the preparation RFI’s and submittals
- Assisting with managing labor control on the project
- Assisting in the preparation of quantity take-offs for material ordering
- Maintaining accurate and timely project documentation and correspondence
- Tracking and cost-valuing material handling
This position is safety-sensitive.
Hourly Wage: $30, depending on experience.
Basic Requirements
- Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a degree program in Construction Management, Construction Science, or similar field
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.)
- A clear understanding of how to read and interpret specifications and drawings
- Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical functions and applying new skills as they’re learned
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and receive and follow direction from multiple sources
- Possesses critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Benefits
At Performance Contracting, our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.
In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
- Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Flexible paid time off policy
PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace. In accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.), Title 50, Chapter 9, PCG’s Drug-Free Workplace Program includes drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process and throughout employment, as applicable.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
NOTICE TO STAFFING FIRMS, AGENCIES, AND EMPLOYMENT VENDORS:
Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes or claims on candidates from third-party employment vendors unless a signed Fee Agreement is in place AND a candidate has been submitted into our applicant tracking system (Dayforce). Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed Fee Agreement and proper resume submission, PCG does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party and will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company, reserving the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third-party vendor.

Company Overview
Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.
Job Description
Performance Contracting is seeking a Project Assistant for its Reno 556 operations based in Reno, NV.
Job responsibilities include:
- Inputting project information into Excel and Bluebeam
- Creating and managing punch lists
- Assisting with the preparation RFI’s and submittals
- Assisting with managing labor control on the project
- Assisting in the preparation of quantity take-offs for material ordering
- Maintaining accurate and timely project documentation and correspondence
- Tracking and cost-valuing material handling
This position is safety-sensitive.
Hourly Wage: $30, depending on experience.
Basic Requirements
- Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a degree program in Construction Management, Construction Science, or similar field
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.)
- A clear understanding of how to read and interpret specifications and drawings
- Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical functions and applying new skills as they’re learned
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and receive and follow direction from multiple sources
- Possesses critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Benefits
At Performance Contracting, our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.
In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
- Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Flexible paid time off policy
PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace. In accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.), Title 50, Chapter 9, PCG’s Drug-Free Workplace Program includes drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process and throughout employment, as applicable.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
NOTICE TO STAFFING FIRMS, AGENCIES, AND EMPLOYMENT VENDORS:
Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes or claims on candidates from third-party employment vendors unless a signed Fee Agreement is in place AND a candidate has been submitted into our applicant tracking system (Dayforce). Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed Fee Agreement and proper resume submission, PCG does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party and will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company, reserving the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third-party vendor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Assistant
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to prove the role's minimum requirements match what the job genuinely needs. If your degree or experience exceeds the posted requirements, it can complicate the application, so document exactly how your background meets the stated minimum.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Project Assistant roles appear across construction, engineering, and professional services firms. Focus on organizations that have previously sponsored foreign workers through PERM, since they already have the legal infrastructure and internal appetite to file on your behalf.
Search sponsoring Project Assistant jobs on Migrate Mate
Finding employers who actively sponsor green cards is the hardest part of the process. Migrate Mate filters Project Assistant openings by sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers who have already committed to the PERM process for similar roles.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job duties. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level before you negotiate, since a salary below the prevailing threshold will cause your PERM application to fail.
Negotiate PERM filing into your employment contract
Many Project Assistant offers don't mention green card sponsorship by default. Raise it during the offer stage, not after you start, and confirm whether the employer will cover PERM and I-140 filing costs, since these obligations are legally the employer's responsibility.
Understand EB-3 priority dates before your I-140 is filed
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. For most countries outside China and India, EB-3 current dates allow relatively faster movement, but check the Visa Bulletin monthly so you're not caught off guard.
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Find Project Assistant JobsProject Assistant Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Project Assistant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Project Assistant positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires a bachelor's degree or relevant experience. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the employer can demonstrate the position genuinely requires an advanced degree. Your employer files PERM labor certification first, and the specific EB category is determined by the minimum requirements documented in that application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Project Assistant?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, capped annually, and subject to a lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The process takes longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to approval, but it eliminates the uncertainty of annual lottery cycles and status renewal.
Where can I find Project Assistant jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for foreign professionals seeking employment-based green card sponsorship. You can filter Project Assistant roles by employers with documented PERM filing history, which removes the guesswork of asking each company individually whether they've sponsored before.
What role does the PERM process play in sponsoring a Project Assistant position?
PERM is the first mandatory step in most EB-2 and EB-3 green card cases. Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Project Assistant role. DOL must certify the application before USCIS can adjudicate the I-140 immigrant petition. The recruitment and audit requirements make early planning essential.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers after my I-140 is approved?
If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days, federal AC21 portability rules allow you to change employers or move to a similar role without losing your priority date. For Project Assistant and related project coordination roles, the new position must be in the same or a substantially similar occupational category as the one on the original petition.
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