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Project Foreman green card sponsorship follows the EB-3 skilled worker or EB-2 advanced-degree path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition. Construction and infrastructure employers in the U.S. sponsor foreign foremen for permanent residence when qualified domestic candidates aren't available.
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Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working Foreman must be a skilled craftsman in their trade and have a minimum of five (5) years actual, practical working experience in the industrial HVAC chiller, plumbing, pipefitting and/or mechanical equipment service industry.
A self-starter who must be able to lead a project team of technicians. Interaction with customers, attention to detail in quoting jobs, scheduling technician hours, promoting safety and constant communication plays a key role in this position. Must be computer literate with necessary ability to develop, close and manage all types of quoted work.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Mechanical Journeyman License
- 5+ years of commercial HVAC experiences mechanical troubleshooting experience.
- Valid driver's license, appropriate licenses to work with refrigerants, boiler and steam operational & service knowledge.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- This is a Bargaining Unit Position.
COMPENSATION
Pay Range: Starting at $41.00 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.
INTRODUCTION
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working Foreman must be a skilled craftsman in their trade and have a minimum of five (5) years actual, practical working experience in the industrial HVAC chiller, plumbing, pipefitting and/or mechanical equipment service industry.
A self-starter who must be able to lead a project team of technicians. Interaction with customers, attention to detail in quoting jobs, scheduling technician hours, promoting safety and constant communication plays a key role in this position. Must be computer literate with necessary ability to develop, close and manage all types of quoted work.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Mechanical Journeyman License
- 5+ years of commercial HVAC experiences mechanical troubleshooting experience.
- Valid driver's license, appropriate licenses to work with refrigerants, boiler and steam operational & service knowledge.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- This is a Bargaining Unit Position.
COMPENSATION
Pay Range: Starting at $41.00 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Project Foreman
Document your supervisory experience thoroughly
PERM requires your employer to define the job duties precisely, so your resume and credentials must reflect actual crew supervision, scheduling, and site safety responsibilities. Gaps between your documented experience and the PERM job description can trigger a denial.
Research prevailing wages before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before negotiations. Your employer must pay at or above that figure throughout the PERM and I-140 process, and a low offer can stall your case.
Target employers with active federal contracts
Federal construction contractors face stricter workforce compliance requirements and are more accustomed to sponsoring foreign nationals through PERM. Look for general contractors and infrastructure firms bidding on public-sector projects, where green card sponsorship is a documented part of workforce planning.
Find green-card-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for construction and project management roles. Filtering by occupation and location helps you focus outreach on companies already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process.
File your I-140 as early as your employer allows
If you're from India or China, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status or consular processing. Getting the I-140 approved early locks in the earliest possible priority date, which matters significantly given per-country backlogs at USCIS.
Understand AC21 portability before switching jobs
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change employers without restarting PERM, provided the new Project Foreman role is the same or a similar occupation as defined in your approved I-140.
Green Card Project Foreman: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Project Foreman role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Project Foreman positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires at least two years of construction or supervisory experience rather than a bachelor's degree. EB-2 is possible if the employer defines the position as requiring an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, though that framing is less common for field-based foreman roles.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Project Foreman?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process requires your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker is available, before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa with a lottery and a fixed status period. PERM has no lottery, but nationals from high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs before they can file for adjustment of status.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Project Foreman roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Construction companies, infrastructure contractors, and large general contractors are the most active sponsors for Project Foreman positions. Focusing your outreach on firms with established HR and immigration compliance programs significantly increases your chances of finding an employer willing to initiate PERM.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Project Foreman job?
Your employer files a PERM application with the Department of Labor after conducting a formal recruitment test to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker applied for the position. This involves posting the job, reviewing applicants, and documenting why each U.S. candidate was not hired. The employer must also obtain a prevailing wage determination through OFLC and confirm the offered wage meets or exceeds it throughout the process.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more and your I-140 has been approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting PERM. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also be carried over to a new employer's petition, which is particularly important if you've accumulated waiting time under a per-country backlog.