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Project Director roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Most Project Director positions satisfy EB-2's advanced-degree requirement, making direct I-140 filing possible for candidates with a master's degree or equivalent credentials.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
Position Summary
Provide strategic leadership while directing management for projects in the Major Projects Group (MPG), that require greater oversight due to large scopes and/or dollar amounts. Oversight of project lifecycle for utility substations, electric transmission greenfield and brownfield projects in the metro Denver area. Serve as the primary interface and coordinate activities with Company/Municipalities/Regulators/Regional Transportation District, customers, media and legal as required. Oversight and accountability for budgets, schedules, estimates, procurement, legal requirements of agreements, design; ROW/easements, agreement negotiations, property acquisitions and sales, construction and job close out including invoicing. Project spans up to 5 years involving various electric, electric transmission, and other projects. Manage high visibility projects with significant impacts to all stakeholders.
Additionally provides both strategic and tactical oversight of program contractors representing the best interests of Xcel Energy to ensure all aspects of gated project lifecycle (PPEP) and standards are met.
Essential Responsibilities
- Responsible to oversee the design of relocations of gas/electric distribution facilities, coordinate and oversee the engineering of electric transmission and high-pressure gas that are in conflict with the special project. Ensure there are adequate design resources which can be a combination of Xcel personnel or design contractors. Designs must be completed in a timely manner to meet construction completion requirements of the overall special project. Validate utility conflicts and coordinate resolution with stakeholders and other contractors.
- Responsible to negotiate each work request from stakeholders, their authorized representative or contractor and execute the agreements for utility relocations and new power requirements. Ensure there are adequate construction resources to meet project schedules, resolve ROW, license and easement challenges. Establish a single point of contact for all Public Service Company and Xcel Energy departments, municipal entities, stakeholders, and their project representatives/contractors. Work with Xcel Energy Transmission and high-pressure gas as required meeting their relocation requirements and ensuring all terms and conditions of the Utility Relocation Agreements are met to ensure corporate compliance with legal agreements. Balance easement rights with all stakeholders.
- Responsible to manage field relocations of facilities and power requirements for the special project. "On Site" overview of Public Service Company relocation/construction activities is expected to minimize downtime for all involved stakeholders and meet project timelines and goals.
- Responsible to coordinate timely invoice reimbursements associated with this project.
- Responsible to resolve all customer complaints in a timely and equitable manner.
- Responsible for reporting of project status to various levels of stakeholders throughout Xcel Energy.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field.
- Minimum eight years combined gas or electric utility experience in engineering or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or knowledge.
- Strong ability to motivate others and to manage projects.
- Ability to multitask and to interact simultaneously with diverse work groups.
- Familiarity with regulations applicable to engineering/construction projects.
- Subject to all applicable Federal, State and Xcel Energy Drug testing requirements.
Preferred Characteristics
- Previous experience in utility regulatory environment.
- Previous experience executing capital projects under EPC model.
- Previous experience with bulk electric system project management.
- Professional engineer license desirable.
- Previous project management experience.
- Previous lead or supervisory experience.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $129,000.00 to $183,200.00 per year.
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave.
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 08/13/26
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
Position Summary
Provide strategic leadership while directing management for projects in the Major Projects Group (MPG), that require greater oversight due to large scopes and/or dollar amounts. Oversight of project lifecycle for utility substations, electric transmission greenfield and brownfield projects in the metro Denver area. Serve as the primary interface and coordinate activities with Company/Municipalities/Regulators/Regional Transportation District, customers, media and legal as required. Oversight and accountability for budgets, schedules, estimates, procurement, legal requirements of agreements, design; ROW/easements, agreement negotiations, property acquisitions and sales, construction and job close out including invoicing. Project spans up to 5 years involving various electric, electric transmission, and other projects. Manage high visibility projects with significant impacts to all stakeholders.
Additionally provides both strategic and tactical oversight of program contractors representing the best interests of Xcel Energy to ensure all aspects of gated project lifecycle (PPEP) and standards are met.
Essential Responsibilities
- Responsible to oversee the design of relocations of gas/electric distribution facilities, coordinate and oversee the engineering of electric transmission and high-pressure gas that are in conflict with the special project. Ensure there are adequate design resources which can be a combination of Xcel personnel or design contractors. Designs must be completed in a timely manner to meet construction completion requirements of the overall special project. Validate utility conflicts and coordinate resolution with stakeholders and other contractors.
- Responsible to negotiate each work request from stakeholders, their authorized representative or contractor and execute the agreements for utility relocations and new power requirements. Ensure there are adequate construction resources to meet project schedules, resolve ROW, license and easement challenges. Establish a single point of contact for all Public Service Company and Xcel Energy departments, municipal entities, stakeholders, and their project representatives/contractors. Work with Xcel Energy Transmission and high-pressure gas as required meeting their relocation requirements and ensuring all terms and conditions of the Utility Relocation Agreements are met to ensure corporate compliance with legal agreements. Balance easement rights with all stakeholders.
- Responsible to manage field relocations of facilities and power requirements for the special project. "On Site" overview of Public Service Company relocation/construction activities is expected to minimize downtime for all involved stakeholders and meet project timelines and goals.
- Responsible to coordinate timely invoice reimbursements associated with this project.
- Responsible to resolve all customer complaints in a timely and equitable manner.
- Responsible for reporting of project status to various levels of stakeholders throughout Xcel Energy.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field.
- Minimum eight years combined gas or electric utility experience in engineering or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or knowledge.
- Strong ability to motivate others and to manage projects.
- Ability to multitask and to interact simultaneously with diverse work groups.
- Familiarity with regulations applicable to engineering/construction projects.
- Subject to all applicable Federal, State and Xcel Energy Drug testing requirements.
Preferred Characteristics
- Previous experience in utility regulatory environment.
- Previous experience executing capital projects under EPC model.
- Previous experience with bulk electric system project management.
- Professional engineer license desirable.
- Previous project management experience.
- Previous lead or supervisory experience.
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $129,000.00 to $183,200.00 per year.
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave.
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 08/13/26
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Project Director
Document your credentials before applying abroad
PERM requires your employer to verify your education and experience meet the job's minimum requirements. Gather official transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations, and employment verification letters before you start your search so the process doesn't stall later.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not every company that hires project directors will sponsor green cards. Search OFLC public disclosure data to identify firms that have filed PERM applications for management and construction oversight roles in recent fiscal years.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 with your prospective employer
Project Director roles often qualify under both categories. EB-2 can skip PERM via a National Interest Waiver for self-petition, while EB-3 requires PERM but works well if your degree is a bachelor's. Your employer's attorney will need to decide which path matches your credentials and their timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers quickly
Migrate Mate filters job listings by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on Project Director openings at companies already familiar with PERM. That targeting saves weeks of outreach to employers who lack sponsorship infrastructure.
Negotiate the PERM filing timeline before you accept an offer
PERM processing at DOL currently runs several months before your employer can file the I-140. Ask during offer negotiations when the company plans to initiate PERM, since delays in starting the labor certification directly push back your priority date and green card timeline.
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation under EB-2
USCIS evaluates whether a Project Director position normally requires an advanced degree, not just whether your background is strong. Review the O*NET profile for your specific industry sector, since construction, IT, and healthcare project directors may face different evidentiary standards during adjudication.
Green Card Project Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Director role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Project Director positions qualify for EB-2 because the role routinely requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience. Employers in construction, technology, and healthcare regularly use EB-2 for this title. EB-3 is available when the stated minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree, giving employers flexibility depending on how the job description is written for PERM purposes.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for Project Directors?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal and subject to the annual cap lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no renewals and no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process also locks in a priority date, which determines your place in the green card queue and protects your position even if you change employers after 180 days under AC21 portability.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for a Project Director position?
From PERM filing to receiving a green card, the process typically takes two to four years for most countries, assuming no backlog. DOL currently processes PERM applications over several months, followed by USCIS adjudicating the I-140 petition and then consular processing or adjustment of status. Applicants from India or China face significantly longer waits due to per-country annual limits on immigrant visas.
Can a Project Director self-petition for a green card without an employer?
Yes. EB-2 National Interest Waiver self-petition is available to Project Directors who can demonstrate their work benefits the U.S. broadly, such as infrastructure, public health systems, or national security projects. This route bypasses PERM entirely, letting you file the I-140 directly with USCIS without an employer sponsor or a labor market test.
Where can I find Project Director jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Project Director openings at employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will support PERM filing. You can filter by industry and location, which matters because sponsorship willingness varies significantly between construction firms, government contractors, and technology companies.