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Project Controls Specialist roles in construction, energy, and infrastructure regularly appear in PERM labor certification filings, making them a realistic target for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship. Employers in capital-intensive industries sponsor foreign professionals who can manage schedules, cost tracking, and earned value analysis at scale.
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Skanska is searching for a dynamic Project Cost / Controls Manager to join our Metro NYC area team. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.
The Project Cost / Controls Manager has responsibility for the overall financial reporting and forecasting, change management, scheduling, document control, and project administration.
PROJECT COST / CONTROLS MANAGER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of heavy construction experience including client coordination, finance, scheduling, cost control, and construction/engineering resolution
- Experienced in Project Cost Management - Project Controls: Monitoring, tracking, and forecasting self-perform and general requirement project costs and quantities, including labor, equipment, materials and cash flow to ensure projects are successful and profitable.
- Working proficiency in relevant software (e.g. JD Edwards, DAS, OnBase, Heavy Job, Procore, Microsoft, etc.)
- Bachelor of Science degree in Construction, Business/Finance, or Engineering or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU:
- We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
- As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
- At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
- We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth.
- Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.
Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts. Come work with us and join a winning team!
Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED
Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Skanska Equal Employment Opportunity
Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.
Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.
Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
LOCATION:
Primary Location: US-NY-Queens
Primary Work Location/Assignment: Onsite
Skanska Business Unit: Skanska USA Civil
Employee Status: Full Time
Telecommute (Used for Career Site): false
SALARY:
- Salary Low: USD $113,125.00/Yr.
- Salary High: USD $150,000.00/Yr.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Skanska is searching for a dynamic Project Cost / Controls Manager to join our Metro NYC area team. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.
The Project Cost / Controls Manager has responsibility for the overall financial reporting and forecasting, change management, scheduling, document control, and project administration.
PROJECT COST / CONTROLS MANAGER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of heavy construction experience including client coordination, finance, scheduling, cost control, and construction/engineering resolution
- Experienced in Project Cost Management - Project Controls: Monitoring, tracking, and forecasting self-perform and general requirement project costs and quantities, including labor, equipment, materials and cash flow to ensure projects are successful and profitable.
- Working proficiency in relevant software (e.g. JD Edwards, DAS, OnBase, Heavy Job, Procore, Microsoft, etc.)
- Bachelor of Science degree in Construction, Business/Finance, or Engineering or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU:
- We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
- As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
- At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
- We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth.
- Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.
Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts. Come work with us and join a winning team!
Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED
Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Skanska Equal Employment Opportunity
Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.
Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.
Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
LOCATION:
Primary Location: US-NY-Queens
Primary Work Location/Assignment: Onsite
Skanska Business Unit: Skanska USA Civil
Employee Status: Full Time
Telecommute (Used for Career Site): false
SALARY:
- Salary Low: USD $113,125.00/Yr.
- Salary High: USD $150,000.00/Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Controls Specialist
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
EB-2 eligibility for project controls roles requires a relevant advanced degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field. Pull your O*NET occupation profile to confirm the degree fields DOL recognizes as qualifying before you start targeting employers.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter Project Controls Specialist roles by employers who have filed PERM labor certifications before. Repeat filers have established in-house or outside counsel processes, which shortens the time from offer to filing.
Request the prevailing wage tier early in negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage before USCIS approves your I-140. Check the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and location so you can negotiate an offer that clears the wage requirement without renegotiating after filing starts.
Document your earned value and scheduling software experience
PERM audits frequently target project controls roles because the duties can overlap with general management. Build a file of signed letters, performance reviews, and project records that tie your Primavera P6 or Deltek Acumen experience to the specific duties in the job description.
Understand how backlog countries affect your EB-3 timeline
EB-3 has no annual cap for most nationalities, but applicants born in India or China face priority date backlogs that can extend wait times by years. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before accepting an offer to map your realistic path to adjustment of status.
Confirm your employer will sponsor concurrent I-140 filing
Some project controls employers file the I-140 only after PERM is certified, adding six to nine months to your timeline. Ask during the offer stage whether they'll file concurrently and whether they'll cover premium processing on the I-140 to lock in your priority date faster.
Green Card Project Controls Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Which EB category fits Project Controls Specialist roles?
Most Project Controls Specialist positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in a relevant field such as engineering or construction management. If your role requires a master's degree or you hold an advanced degree with substantial specialized experience, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's immigration counsel will determine the correct category based on the minimum requirements written into the job description.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
An H-1B visa is temporary and subject to the annual lottery cap, which creates uncertainty at the start of every registration cycle. A PERM-based green card, by contrast, leads to permanent residency and has no lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification plus I-140 adjudication typically takes one to three years before you can file for adjustment of status, compared to an H-1B that can start within a few months of an offer.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for project controls roles?
Before filing PERM, your employer must run a mandatory recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notice, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. For project controls positions, DOL may scrutinize whether the role truly requires a degreed specialist rather than an experienced technician. A well-drafted job description that ties duties to specialized education is critical to passing that review.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for this role?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Project Controls Specialist openings by employers with confirmed PERM or EB sponsorship history. Focusing on employers who have sponsored before significantly reduces the risk of an offer falling through because a company's legal or HR team is unfamiliar with the PERM process, which is one of the most common reasons sponsorship stalls after an offer is made.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change to a same or similar occupation after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. Project controls and related planning or scheduling roles often qualify as same or similar occupations, but you'll want your new employer or counsel to confirm the SOC codes align before you resign from your sponsoring employer.