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Project Controller jobs with green card sponsorship let foreign professionals build a permanent career managing cost control, earned value analysis, and project financial reporting for U.S. employers. Most roles qualify under EB-2 or EB-3, requiring PERM labor certification before the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS.
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The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Project Controller in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Controller is a key member of the Project Management team and requires a variety of skills. Our typical projects can range from small, single deliverable projects to larger, multi-month or even multi-year projects. You will be involved from quoting to project close out. You will coordinate and track project activities between the Project Manager and the Engineering teams. Key duties include supporting quote preparation, schedule tracking, resource tracking, project finance, and technical deliverables. You will also engage with customer project managers, procurement, legal, and engineering team members.
As a Project Controller, a typical day might include the following:
- Forecasting project resource workload and tracking deliverables
- Support development and negotiation of proposals and project cost estimates
- Order entry on new projects including entering schedules and resources
- Issue Purchase Orders and track deliveries of equipment
- Ensure invoices are issued per project billing schedules
- Reviewing project deadlines and finances
- Data analysis and metrics tracking
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if you:
- Have 2+ years of experience as a project controller or similar role.
- Are process driven.
- Have the ability to understand technical deliverables in an engineering services organization.
- Have high attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
- Insist on quality work and on time deliverables.
- Possess strong written & verbal communication including on technical subjects.
- Enjoy problem solving and driving improvements.
- Are open minded with a desire to learn and grow.
LOCATION
Location: Lewis Center, OH - This position is located in Lewis Center, OH, located 15 miles outside of downtown Columbus. Here you will enjoy all the big city has to offer, including easy access to outdoor recreation, professional sports teams, and great universities. Centrally located in Ohio and quickly growing, you won't have to look far for great dining, shopping, and entertainment. There has never been a better time to call Lewis Center home.
COMPENSATION
We anticipate filling this position as a Project Controller I - $90,000-110,000 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
BENEFITS
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
INTRODUCTION
The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Project Controller in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Controller is a key member of the Project Management team and requires a variety of skills. Our typical projects can range from small, single deliverable projects to larger, multi-month or even multi-year projects. You will be involved from quoting to project close out. You will coordinate and track project activities between the Project Manager and the Engineering teams. Key duties include supporting quote preparation, schedule tracking, resource tracking, project finance, and technical deliverables. You will also engage with customer project managers, procurement, legal, and engineering team members.
As a Project Controller, a typical day might include the following:
- Forecasting project resource workload and tracking deliverables
- Support development and negotiation of proposals and project cost estimates
- Order entry on new projects including entering schedules and resources
- Issue Purchase Orders and track deliveries of equipment
- Ensure invoices are issued per project billing schedules
- Reviewing project deadlines and finances
- Data analysis and metrics tracking
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if you:
- Have 2+ years of experience as a project controller or similar role.
- Are process driven.
- Have the ability to understand technical deliverables in an engineering services organization.
- Have high attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
- Insist on quality work and on time deliverables.
- Possess strong written & verbal communication including on technical subjects.
- Enjoy problem solving and driving improvements.
- Are open minded with a desire to learn and grow.
LOCATION
Location: Lewis Center, OH - This position is located in Lewis Center, OH, located 15 miles outside of downtown Columbus. Here you will enjoy all the big city has to offer, including easy access to outdoor recreation, professional sports teams, and great universities. Centrally located in Ohio and quickly growing, you won't have to look far for great dining, shopping, and entertainment. There has never been a better time to call Lewis Center home.
COMPENSATION
We anticipate filling this position as a Project Controller I - $90,000-110,000 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
BENEFITS
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Project Controller
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
An advanced degree in engineering, finance, or construction management supports EB-2 eligibility. If you hold a bachelor's degree, document at least five years of progressive project controls experience to satisfy the EB-2 experience equivalent before your employer starts PERM.
Verify your prevailing wage before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for your target SOC code and location before negotiations. If the offered salary falls below that level, your employer's PERM application will be denied regardless of your qualifications.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Target employers with a documented history of EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship in project controls. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will actually file a PERM on your behalf.
Understand what the PERM recruitment test requires
Your employer must run DOL-mandated recruitment steps, including newspaper ads and job postings, and show no qualified U.S. workers applied. Any gap in that recruitment record can trigger an audit, so ask your prospective employer about their PERM compliance process upfront.
File your I-485 as early as your priority date allows
Nationals of India and China face significant priority-date backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3. Once your I-140 is approved, file your I-485 adjustment-of-status application the moment your priority date becomes current to start accumulating time toward AC21 portability.
Secure your O*NET profile for the PERM job description
Project Controller maps to specific SOC codes in O*NET. Your employer's PERM job description must accurately reflect those duties, since DOL auditors compare posted requirements against O*NET standards to flag artificially restrictive qualifications designed to exclude U.S. workers.
Green Card Project Controller: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Project Controller roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Project Controller positions qualify under EB-2 if the employer requires an advanced degree or if you have a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in project controls. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree with two or more years of experience typically fall under EB-3. Your employer's attorney will determine the category based on the actual minimum job requirements, not your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Project Controller?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring periodic renewal, with no guaranteed path to permanent residence. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence and requires PERM labor certification filed with DOL, a prevailing wage determination, and a mandatory recruitment test before USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition. The process is longer but results in a permanent immigration benefit rather than a time-limited work authorization.
How long does the PERM process take for a Project Controller position?
PERM processing times at DOL vary and can be affected by audit selection, which can add several months to the timeline. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS. If your country of birth is India or China, your priority date may then wait years before your I-485 becomes eligible, due to per-country annual limits. USCIS publishes monthly Visa Bulletins tracking priority date movement.
Where can I find Project Controller jobs where employers are actively sponsoring green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring foreign workers in similar positions, rather than approaching employers who have no history of navigating the PERM and I-140 process.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
AC21 portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more and your I-140 has been approved. If you change employers before that threshold, the new employer must restart the PERM and I-140 process, though an approved I-140 priority date may be carried over to the new petition under certain conditions per USCIS policy.