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Project Cost Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Construction, infrastructure, and engineering firms regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this role, making it a viable path to lawful permanent residency.
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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 Cost Manager
Translate your credentials into PERM language
PERM job requirements must match your actual qualifications precisely. Get foreign degrees evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluator and confirm your years of experience align with the minimum requirements the employer will list on the ETA 9089.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have filed PERM applications for Project Cost Manager or related cost engineering roles. Firms with prior filings understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-application.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility early
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers will file under EB-3. A master's degree or documented equivalent experience can support an EB-2 filing, which may mean shorter wait times depending on your country of birth.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Project Cost Manager openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to firms that have never navigated PERM for cost management roles.
Negotiate the PERM timeline before accepting an offer
Ask the employer when they plan to initiate the PERM recruitment process after your start date. Some firms wait 12 to 18 months, which affects your total path to a green card. Get that commitment documented in writing before you sign.
Confirm your role matches the O*NET specialty occupation profile
DOL auditors cross-reference PERM job descriptions against O*NET occupation data. Verify that your job duties, required degree field, and level of supervision align with the Project Cost Manager O*NET profile to reduce audit risk.
Green Card Project Cost Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Cost Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Project Cost Manager positions typically qualify under EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or when you can demonstrate equivalent credentials through a combination of education and progressive experience. Your employer's attorney will determine which category to file under based on the actual job requirements.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at 85,000 slots annually, and subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap on petitions filed, leads to permanent residency, and the employer drives the recruitment and filing timeline. For most countries other than India and China, EB-3 wait times are under two years from an approved I-140 to a visa number becoming available.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a cost manager role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-regulated recruitment campaign, typically over 30 to 60 days, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. The ETA 9089 application is then filed with DOL. Standard processing runs six to twelve months, though audit notices can extend that significantly. Only after PERM certification is approved does the employer file your I-140 petition with USCIS.
Which industries most commonly sponsor Project Cost Managers for green cards?
Construction, oil and gas, infrastructure development, and defense contracting firms sponsor the most Project Cost Manager green card applications. Large engineering and project management consultancies with multi-year federal or commercial contracts often have established PERM pipelines. Using Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for Project Cost Manager openings at employers with documented sponsorship history, so you're not starting from scratch.
Can I switch employers while my green card application is in process?
Once your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is current or within 180 days of becoming current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar role without restarting the green card process. For Project Cost Managers, a move to a comparable cost control or project controls position at a new employer generally qualifies, but confirm the role similarity with an immigration attorney before making the switch.