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Project Development 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. Infrastructure, energy, and construction firms regularly sponsor this role, making it one of the more accessible pathways to permanent U.S. residency for qualified foreign professionals.
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INTRODUCTION
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $68,000 - $90,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.
The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.
You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Schneider Electric and our Efficiency team are looking for an Associate Project Development Manager to join our team within the East Region. The Associate Project Development Manager (PDM) primary function is to assist the project team, specifically the lead PDM, by acting as an intermediary between internal departments, supporting initial project setup, communicating and monitoring deadlines and associated deliverables with the team, tracking the project as it moves through the project development plan, facilitating internal communication between departments, and providing document control. The Associate PDM also supports project development by collecting project data onsite, coordinating with customers, conducting basic analysis and report writing.
What will you do:
- Project Safety
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Support safety strategy for the project and communicate safety requirements to all project team members and subcontractors.
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Customer Satisfaction
- Collaborate with customer, sales, and lead PDM to identify and understand the customer’s mission and vision.
- Support a project strategy that aligns with the customer’s mission and vision and operational needs.
- Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding project expectations.
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Facilitate the technical communication and presentation in customer project under mentorship of lead PDM.
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Project Planning and Management
- Collaborate with lead PDM to develop schedules/timelines, define intermediate milestones & associated deliverables, and create the project budget.
- Track intermediate milestones & associated deliverables to completion.
- Identify schedule delays and/or probability of missed deadlines and associated corrective action plans.
- Provide project status reports that include schedule, budget and issue analysis.
- Schedule Project Status Reviews and Team Meetings. Provide meeting minutes for meetings or coordinate with other administrative staff to provide meeting minutes of both internal and external meetings.
- Setup and maintain project collaboration archives. Provide document control (i.e. review, finalize/quality control/assemble, distribute & maintain) for all documents that are received from or issued to sources external to Schneider Electric such as client, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
- As required, assist project team members with the distribution of information amongst project team members to enable excellent communication and coordination amongst project team members.
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Manage the Project Debrief (Lessons Learned) function after each deliverable; organize and run the meeting. Coordinate with PACT resource if assigned.
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Project Development
- Assist lead PDM as needed (i.e. prepare documentation for kick off meetings, new project setup, correspondence, etc.).
- Lead effort to collect and organize project specific information from customer and/or jobsite such as utility bills, data loggers, record drawings, etc.
- Arrange customer site access with internal and external team members.
- Coordination of technical resources, both internal and external, to complete site audits and document scope of work details.
- Support energy engineers with the analysis of utility baselines and savings potential.
- Evaluate and apply for project funding incentives such as utility rebates and grants.
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Enter, monitor and track progress of project risks, issues and assumptions.
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Proposal and Report Development
- Develop detailed proposal outlines for Business Cases, Investment Grade Audits and Final Proposals inclusive of strategic themes, resource requirements, and proposal development timelines.
- Manage the project’s team through kick-off and status meetings to deliver pre-defined content per agreed upon timelines.
- Review and finalize all proposal sections for consistency, clarity, and compliance with requirements.
- Work with a predefined set of people to review the report.
- Incorporate review questions/comments into final submission and facilitate response from appropriate content contributors.
What will make you successful:
- 2-5 years professional work experience in a related field
- Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and accomplish tasks in a fast-paced, virtual work setting.
- Must have excellent communication skills, including oral and written skills, with strong listening and investigative abilities.
- Passionate about customer service and team success required.
- Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and present technical engineering materials in response to project development activities with internal and external customers. Subjects such as HVAC, Building Automation Controls, Building Energy Systems, Lighting, Electrical, Renewables, Solar would be most applicable.
- Ability to plan and organize multiple tasks and projects daily.
- Ability to identify issues/risk and devise appropriate action plans.
- Ability to hold project team members accountable for requested information and timelines.
- Ability to work with various personalities and maintain a cooperative and encouraging environment.
- Previous project management experience highly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Project is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to document information accurately.
- Ability to see the big picture as well as enter into the details without getting lost in them.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Development Manager
Document your project credentials before applying
PERM petitions for Project Development Manager roles require detailed evidence of your professional background. Gather scope-of-work summaries, capital project records, and any certifications like PMP early, since USCIS may request these during I-140 adjudication.
Target employers in PERM-active industries
Energy development, infrastructure, and real estate development firms file PERM applications for this role far more often than corporate generalists. Narrowing your search to these sectors increases your chances of finding an employer already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your offered salary must meet DOL's prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before you enter salary discussions so you understand the minimum wage levels your employer must certify on the ETA-9089.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies with active green card sponsorship history for Project Development Manager positions. Filtering by EB-2 or EB-3 filings helps you prioritize employers who have completed the PERM process for this role before.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification early
If your role requires a master's degree or you have strong credentials that justify an advanced-degree classification, push for EB-2 from the start. Reclassifying after PERM is filed creates delays, since a new application must be filed under the corrected category.
Understand how concurrent filing affects your timeline
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file I-485 adjustment of status concurrently. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 Project Development Manager cases reach this stage without multi-year backlog waits.
Green Card Project Development Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Development Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It can qualify for either, depending on how the employer defines the minimum requirements. If the position requires a master's degree or its equivalent, EB-2 applies. If it requires a bachelor's degree plus at least two years of experience, EB-3 covers it. The employer's job description filed with the PERM application locks in that classification, so the role definition matters from day one.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
An H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years with no guarantee of permanence. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to lawful permanent residency, with no annual cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries. The PERM process takes longer upfront, often 12 to 18 months from recruitment to I-140 approval, but the result is permanent status rather than a temporary authorization window.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for this role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign, including job postings, print advertisements, and internal notice, to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available. For a Project Development Manager, this typically spans 30 to 180 days before the ETA-9089 is submitted. The employer must retain documentation of every applicant and rejection reason for a minimum of five years in case of a DOL audit.
Where can I find Project Development Manager jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for this search. You can filter by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, industry, and location to surface employers who have previously sponsored this role through PERM. Because many companies don't advertise green card sponsorship in job postings, searching a platform built around sponsorship data gives you a more reliable picture than general job boards.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on a work visa?
Yes. Employers can initiate PERM while you hold H-1B or other work authorization. Filing I-140 early establishes your priority date, which is the position in line for a visa number. For most nationalities, EB-3 priority dates for Project Development Manager roles are current or move quickly, allowing I-485 adjustment of status to proceed without a significant wait after I-140 approval.