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Project Scheduler roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to test the U.S. labor market before filing your I-140 petition. Construction, defense, and infrastructure firms regularly sponsor foreign scheduling professionals for permanent residency.
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At Spring Automation, our mission is to design, build, and install controls systems for the material handling industry. But what truly sets us apart is our purpose: to show how business can improve lives. We do this by cultivating strong relationships, empowering our team, and prioritizing integrity in everything we do.
We're a team that believes in winning together, guided by a simple philosophy of always doing what's right. Our culture is built on a people-first approach, a commitment to serving with excellence, and a strong sense of ownership on every project. We're driven by grit, urgency, and a long-term vision that allows us to think beyond today and build solutions that last.
About the Role
The Project Scheduler is responsible for maintaining and driving master project schedules for large, complex, multi-site projects. This role works cross-functionally with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and other stakeholders to gather status updates, track progress against milestones, identify schedule risks, and ensure project timelines remain accurate and actionable.
This individual will own the recurring schedule update process, ensuring all task progress, dependencies, procurement milestones, engineering deliverables, and critical path activities are reflected in the project plan. The Project Scheduler reports to the Manager of Project Management and plays a key role in helping teams deliver projects on time and with strong visibility.
In this role, you will…
- Own and maintain master project schedules for large, multi-site customer projects.
- Lead weekly schedule update processes by collecting progress updates from Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and other key stakeholders.
- Ensure all project tasks, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables are accurately reflected in the schedule.
- Monitor critical path activities and proactively escalate schedule risks, delays, or resource constraints.
- Facilitate recurring schedule review meetings with internal teams.
- Partner with project managers and department leads to validate upcoming work, priorities, and forecasted completion dates.
- Track procurement timelines, material deliveries, and vendor milestones that impact project schedules.
- Support engineering teams in aligning design deliverables with installation, commissioning, and customer milestones.
- Prepare clear schedule reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for leadership review.
- Recommend recovery plans or sequencing adjustments when milestones are at risk.
- Improve scheduling standards, reporting tools, and planning processes for future projects.
- Promote accountability by ensuring owners understand upcoming deadlines and commitments.
Requirements
- Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Have experience maintaining complex project schedules in a fast-paced project environment.
- Have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or similar scheduling tools.
- Have strong Excel skills and comfort analyzing project data.
- Can coordinate across multiple departments and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
- Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in following up on open items.
- Can identify risks early and help drive practical solutions.
- Have strong meeting facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
- Thrive in deadline-driven environments with shifting priorities.
- Have experience supporting large industrial, automation, controls, construction, or multi-site rollout projects (preferred).
Preferred Characteristics
- Strong sense of ownership and urgency.
- Calm under pressure and solution-oriented.
- Able to build trust across teams and hold others accountable respectfully.
- Passion for improving processes and creating clarity in complex environments.
Studies show that many talented candidates, particularly from underrepresented groups, hesitate to apply for positions unless they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. At Spring Automation, we value diverse perspectives and potential just as much as specific experience, so if you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You may have the exact skills and passion we need to help our team grow!
About the Team
At Spring Automation, our mission is to design, build, and install controls systems for the material handling industry. But what truly sets us apart is our purpose: to show how business can improve lives. We do this by cultivating strong relationships, empowering our team, and prioritizing integrity in everything we do.
We're a team that believes in winning together, guided by a simple philosophy of always doing what's right. Our culture is built on a people-first approach, a commitment to serving with excellence, and a strong sense of ownership on every project. We're driven by grit, urgency, and a long-term vision that allows us to think beyond today and build solutions that last.
About the Role
The Project Scheduler is responsible for maintaining and driving master project schedules for large, complex, multi-site projects. This role works cross-functionally with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and other stakeholders to gather status updates, track progress against milestones, identify schedule risks, and ensure project timelines remain accurate and actionable.
This individual will own the recurring schedule update process, ensuring all task progress, dependencies, procurement milestones, engineering deliverables, and critical path activities are reflected in the project plan. The Project Scheduler reports to the Manager of Project Management and plays a key role in helping teams deliver projects on time and with strong visibility.
In this role, you will…
- Own and maintain master project schedules for large, multi-site customer projects.
- Lead weekly schedule update processes by collecting progress updates from Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and other key stakeholders.
- Ensure all project tasks, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables are accurately reflected in the schedule.
- Monitor critical path activities and proactively escalate schedule risks, delays, or resource constraints.
- Facilitate recurring schedule review meetings with internal teams.
- Partner with project managers and department leads to validate upcoming work, priorities, and forecasted completion dates.
- Track procurement timelines, material deliveries, and vendor milestones that impact project schedules.
- Support engineering teams in aligning design deliverables with installation, commissioning, and customer milestones.
- Prepare clear schedule reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for leadership review.
- Recommend recovery plans or sequencing adjustments when milestones are at risk.
- Improve scheduling standards, reporting tools, and planning processes for future projects.
- Promote accountability by ensuring owners understand upcoming deadlines and commitments.
Requirements
- Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Have experience maintaining complex project schedules in a fast-paced project environment.
- Have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or similar scheduling tools.
- Have strong Excel skills and comfort analyzing project data.
- Can coordinate across multiple departments and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
- Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in following up on open items.
- Can identify risks early and help drive practical solutions.
- Have strong meeting facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
- Thrive in deadline-driven environments with shifting priorities.
- Have experience supporting large industrial, automation, controls, construction, or multi-site rollout projects (preferred).
Preferred Characteristics
- Strong sense of ownership and urgency.
- Calm under pressure and solution-oriented.
- Able to build trust across teams and hold others accountable respectfully.
- Passion for improving processes and creating clarity in complex environments.
Studies show that many talented candidates, particularly from underrepresented groups, hesitate to apply for positions unless they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. At Spring Automation, we value diverse perspectives and potential just as much as specific experience, so if you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You may have the exact skills and passion we need to help our team grow!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Project Scheduler
Document your scheduling software credentials early
PERM audits frequently target specialty occupation evidence. Gather certifications in Primavera P6, MS Project, or Oracle Unifier before your employer files, since DOL may request proof that your qualifications match the advertised role requirements.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data filtered by SOC code 11-3012 to find construction, engineering, and defense contractors that have filed PERM applications for schedulers. Firms with repeated filings understand the process and are less likely to abandon a sponsorship mid-filing.
Search for green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Project Scheduler openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to firms that only offer H-1B transfers or won't commit to permanent residency.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 track with your employer
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in project controls. If your credentials are borderline, confirm which category your employer intends to file under before the PERM recruitment process begins, since switching tracks restarts the clock.
Negotiate PERM recruitment timing into your offer
Employers must complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps before filing PERM. Ask during the offer stage whether they'll initiate the prevailing wage determination request to OFLC within your first 90 days, so the process starts before your H-1B status requires renewal.
Verify your prevailing wage category matches your duties
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check which wage level applies to your specific scheduling duties. A Level I wage on your PERM application signals an entry-level role, which can trigger a USCIS RFE questioning whether the position genuinely requires your advanced credentials.
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Find Project Scheduler JobsProject Scheduler Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Scheduler role qualify as a specialty occupation for green card purposes?
Yes. Project Schedulers are classified under SOC code 11-3012 and O*NET recognizes the occupation as requiring specialized knowledge in engineering, construction management, or a related field. DOL and USCIS both treat the role as a professional occupation eligible for EB-2 or EB-3 classification, provided the employer's job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 per year and subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship has no annual cap on petitions filed, leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status, and is driven entirely by your employer completing DOL labor market testing. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM processing alone averages six to twelve months before your I-140 is even filed.
Which employers commonly sponsor Project Schedulers for green cards?
Federal contractors, large engineering firms, infrastructure developers, and defense primes are the most consistent sponsors. These employers maintain in-house immigration counsel and run scheduling departments large enough to justify repeat PERM filings. You can filter for employers with documented sponsorship history using Migrate Mate, which surfaces Project Scheduler openings tied to companies that have completed the PERM process before.
What documents should I prepare before my employer starts the PERM process?
Gather your official degree transcripts, any scheduling software certifications such as Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera, and a detailed record of your project control experience organized by project type and dollar value. DOL audits often request evidence that your background directly matches the advertised position, so having documentation ready speeds up your employer's response window if an audit is triggered.
Can I change jobs while my green card application is pending?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Project Scheduler roles under SOC 11-3012 are closely related to project management and construction management titles, which gives you reasonable portability options, but you should confirm the occupational similarity with an immigration attorney before accepting a new offer.
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