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Project Associate jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 or EB-3 classification depends on your degree and experience. Priority-date backlogs vary by country of birth, so starting the sponsorship process early matters.
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About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Controls, Associate will support the project team by developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules. Play a key role in ensuring project timelines are met, resources are effectively allocated, and project progress is accurately tracked and reported. Responsibilities will encompass various aspects of project scheduling, quality control, and coordination with different stakeholders. Have a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to learn scheduling software.
Responsibilities:
- Executes the creation and updating of project schedules, ensuring all activities have appropriate predecessors and successors.
- Performs deconstruction of project scope into discrete activities complying with maximum allowed durations.
- Implements procurement, submittals, reviews, and material delivery timelines into the project schedule.
- Analyzes the accuracy of quantity take-offs and ensures all items are accounted for in the schedule.
- Resource loads the project schedule, forecasting material, equipment, and labor needs.
- Tracks project costs, schedule, and earned value to provide accurate project status updates.
- Inputs and updates pending and approved change orders in the schedule.
- Designs schedules frag nets to demonstrate the impact of submittals on change orders.
- Leads coordination of site surveys and supports the establishment of work areas as needed.
- Identifies constructability constraints and impacts, ensuring they are reflected in the schedule.
- Produces baseline vs. actual schedule reports and monthly schedule narratives.
- Maintains accurate and complete CPM network narratives, providing insights into project status and potential mitigation strategies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of experience with a High School Diploma or
- 4+ years of experience with an Associate degree or
- 0+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Software (PM Online) – In-house Software.
- AS400 (internal) CMMS software
- Primavera P6 software
ABILITIES
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
INTRODUCTION
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Controls, Associate will support the project team by developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules. Play a key role in ensuring project timelines are met, resources are effectively allocated, and project progress is accurately tracked and reported. Responsibilities will encompass various aspects of project scheduling, quality control, and coordination with different stakeholders. Have a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to learn scheduling software.
Responsibilities:
- Executes the creation and updating of project schedules, ensuring all activities have appropriate predecessors and successors.
- Performs deconstruction of project scope into discrete activities complying with maximum allowed durations.
- Implements procurement, submittals, reviews, and material delivery timelines into the project schedule.
- Analyzes the accuracy of quantity take-offs and ensures all items are accounted for in the schedule.
- Resource loads the project schedule, forecasting material, equipment, and labor needs.
- Tracks project costs, schedule, and earned value to provide accurate project status updates.
- Inputs and updates pending and approved change orders in the schedule.
- Designs schedules frag nets to demonstrate the impact of submittals on change orders.
- Leads coordination of site surveys and supports the establishment of work areas as needed.
- Identifies constructability constraints and impacts, ensuring they are reflected in the schedule.
- Produces baseline vs. actual schedule reports and monthly schedule narratives.
- Maintains accurate and complete CPM network narratives, providing insights into project status and potential mitigation strategies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of experience with a High School Diploma or
- 4+ years of experience with an Associate degree or
- 0+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Software (PM Online) – In-house Software.
- AS400 (internal) CMMS software
- Primavera P6 software
ABILITIES
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Associate
Align your credentials with EB classification
Pull your official transcripts and employment records before applying. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience; EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree or two years of skilled-worker experience. Gaps in documentation slow PERM.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies that have already sponsored Project Associates through the PERM process. Employers with prior filings understand the recruitment-test requirements and prevailing-wage obligations, reducing delays caused by first-time sponsor learning curves.
Verify your wage against the OFLC Wage Search
Before your offer letter is finalized, check the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search. If the offered salary falls below the DOL-required level, your employer's PERM application will be denied regardless of your qualifications.
Ask about the recruitment test timeline upfront
PERM requires your employer to run a documented recruitment effort before DOL certifies the application. Ask hiring managers whether they've completed or budgeted for this step. Skipping this question leaves you in a sponsorship pipeline that hasn't formally started.
File your I-485 as soon as your priority date becomes current
Nationals from high-demand countries like India or China face per-country backlogs. Once your I-140 is approved, monitor the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly. Filing your adjustment-of-status application the moment your priority date becomes current prevents unnecessary delays in obtaining permanent residence.
Use O*NET to frame your specialized duties
Project Associate duties vary widely across industries. Review your occupation's task list in O*NET and document how your specific responsibilities match the PERM job description. Misalignment between your actual duties and the certified job description can jeopardize portability under AC21 later.
Green Card Project Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Project Associate role?
Most Project Associate positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with at least two years of experience. If your role requires an advanced degree or you hold a master's degree plus substantial progressive experience, your employer may file under EB-2 instead. The PERM job description determines which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Project Associate?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence rather than temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS, then adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals from high-demand countries may wait years before a visa number becomes available.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a Project Associate for a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Project Associate roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Many employers sponsor H-1B visa workers but stop short of PERM, so filtering for companies with actual PERM filing activity saves you from offers that won't lead to permanent residence.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed?
You can change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days under AC21 portability rules. If you leave before that threshold, your green card process restarts with the new employer. Your approved I-140 priority date can transfer to a new employer's petition, preserving your place in the backlog.
What does the PERM recruitment test require my employer to do?
DOL requires your employer to conduct a documented recruitment effort to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the Project Associate role. This includes placing job advertisements in specific venues, keeping records of applicants, and providing written justification for any rejections. The employer submits this documentation when filing the PERM application and must retain records for five years.