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Project Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and the employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL. Construction, IT, and healthcare project management firms regularly sponsor foreign nationals for permanent residency through this pathway.
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Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
Responsible for supervising a team(s) of field employees in providing services to clients that result in the safe disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Coordinates subcontractors and field personnel within the job specifications and regulatory guidelines. Provides guidance and training to all field service employees. Prepares project estimates, proposals, and assists with contract preparation.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manages team(s) including hiring, evaluating, and disciplinary actions.
- Complies with all applicable governmental regulations, and VES-TS policies and procedures.
- Recognize and act on opportunities to increase value added services that benefit customers.
- Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing and/or potential problems.
- Comply with and enforce all compliance, health and safety, and procedures in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Ensure completion and accuracy of all DOT/EPA and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paperwork.
- Ensure completion of all mandatory training courses as required by OSHA as well as updated refresher courses instituted by the company.
- Oversees the operation and maintenance of all equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- BS in Chemistry or BA in a related science discipline or equivalent work experience required
- 5 to 7 years of hazardous waste experience required
- 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of disposal capabilities and limitations prior to shipping waste materials to ensure efficient disbursement and storage.
- Computer proficiency
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
- Strong customer service orientation
- Possess ability to follow through on projects to completion.
- Complete knowledge and understanding of contract provisions and terms.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Ability to create & prepare reports as necessary
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- A valid Driver's License is required
- Ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (Class A or B) is required.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER Training
Additional Information
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Company Description
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
Responsible for supervising a team(s) of field employees in providing services to clients that result in the safe disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Coordinates subcontractors and field personnel within the job specifications and regulatory guidelines. Provides guidance and training to all field service employees. Prepares project estimates, proposals, and assists with contract preparation.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manages team(s) including hiring, evaluating, and disciplinary actions.
- Complies with all applicable governmental regulations, and VES-TS policies and procedures.
- Recognize and act on opportunities to increase value added services that benefit customers.
- Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing and/or potential problems.
- Comply with and enforce all compliance, health and safety, and procedures in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Ensure completion and accuracy of all DOT/EPA and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paperwork.
- Ensure completion of all mandatory training courses as required by OSHA as well as updated refresher courses instituted by the company.
- Oversees the operation and maintenance of all equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- BS in Chemistry or BA in a related science discipline or equivalent work experience required
- 5 to 7 years of hazardous waste experience required
- 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of disposal capabilities and limitations prior to shipping waste materials to ensure efficient disbursement and storage.
- Computer proficiency
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
- Strong customer service orientation
- Possess ability to follow through on projects to completion.
- Complete knowledge and understanding of contract provisions and terms.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Ability to create & prepare reports as necessary
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- A valid Driver's License is required
- Ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (Class A or B) is required.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER Training
Additional Information
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Manager
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
Your degree field must directly match the Project Manager job description your employer files with DOL. A business administration or engineering degree typically satisfies PERM requirements, but a mismatch between your transcript and the posted job duties can delay or invalidate your labor certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for Project Manager roles in your target industry. Construction, federal contracting, and enterprise IT firms file most frequently, giving you a practical shortlist of sponsorship-ready employers before you apply.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before negotiating
If your employer wants to sponsor you under EB-2, the job description must require an advanced degree or its equivalent. Many Project Manager postings only require a bachelor's, which defaults to EB-3. Confirming the category upfront prevents costly amendments after the I-140 petition is filed.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Filtering by green card sponsorship history cuts weeks off your employer research. Migrate Mate surfaces Project Manager roles at companies with verified PERM filing records, so you're targeting employers who've already committed to sponsoring foreign nationals in this job category.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for PERM timelines
PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before USCIS even receives your I-140. Build this into your offer discussion and ask whether the employer will begin recruitment advertising immediately after you accept, not after your start date.
Verify the employer's prevailing wage obligation early
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for your Project Manager role in the specific metro area where you'll work. Cross-check the wage level against OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the salary meets the PERM-required threshold for your location and experience level.
Green Card Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Project Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Project Manager positions qualify under EB-3 because they typically require a bachelor's degree rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the employer can document that the role genuinely requires a master's degree or its equivalent in years of progressive experience. Your employer's immigration attorney determines the correct category when drafting the PERM job description.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Project Manager?
An H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial period and an annual lottery for most applicants. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The green card process takes longer overall, often two to four years or more, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a visa you must renew or win through a lottery.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Project Manager role?
Your employer must conduct a federally supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. For Project Manager roles, this typically includes postings in newspapers, job boards, and internal systems over a 30-day period. DOL reviews the recruitment results before certifying the application. The process usually takes six to twelve months, after which your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
Which industries sponsor Project Managers for green cards most frequently?
Federal contracting, construction, enterprise IT, healthcare systems, and engineering firms account for the majority of PERM filings for Project Manager roles. You can search OFLC disclosure data to identify which companies have filed in your target industry and metro area. Migrate Mate filters Project Manager roles by verified PERM filing history, making it straightforward to identify active sponsors without manually parsing government datasets.
Can I switch employers while my green card sponsorship is in progress?
Changing employers restarts the PERM process because the labor certification is tied to the sponsoring employer and the specific job. However, once your I-140 is approved and you've waited 180 days, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to move to a similar Project Manager role at a new employer without losing your priority date. Confirming this with an immigration attorney before accepting a new offer is essential.