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Project Team Leader 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 immigrant petition. Construction, engineering, IT, and manufacturing firms routinely sponsor this title. Understanding how your management credentials align with DOL's prevailing-wage and specialty-occupation standards strengthens your sponsorship case.
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Advance your career with the Johnson Controls Team!
Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. In this role, you will lead the day-to-day activities of a field Mechanical Install team, helping deliver safe, profitable, and customer-focused results while supporting a culture that values wellbeing, collaboration, and development.
We recognize that a fulfilling career is supported by your overall wellbeing. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in multiple aspects of life, including:
- Competitive salary
- Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time - 15 days of vacation in your first year to promote work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available from day one
- An encouraging and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation
- On-the-job and cross-training opportunities
- A strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy, ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As the HVAC Install Manager, you will oversee field execution, route planning, team performance, and staffing support for mechanical installation work. You will balance operational priorities with customer satisfaction and financial goals, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and in line with contractual commitments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the day-to-day activities of the field Mechanical Install team.
- Plan monthly technician routes and support effective workforce deployment.
- Analyze team performance and recommend changes that improve profitability, safety, and client satisfaction.
- Supervise and provide leadership for assigned teams, including development planning and performance follow-up.
- Coordinate team work with sales to support opportunities and optimize customer outcomes.
- Raise potential market opportunities to the appropriate branch or region resource for strategic direction.
- Ensure serviced account portfolios achieve growth, proper profit levels, and customer satisfaction.
- Support staffing requirements, including recruiting, hiring, and retaining operational staff.
- Implement and monitor HVAC operational standards and compliance requirements.
- Ensure contractual obligations are completed and customer expectations are met.
- Drive service and installation operational review meetings, including accurate bid and estimate reviews.
- Analyze operational processes and recommend improvements that strengthen performance and execution.
HOW YOU WILL DO IT
- Own the day-to-day execution with accountability, safety, and integrity, setting clear expectations and following through on commitments.
- Stay close to the work by planning routes, removing obstacles, and keeping field priorities aligned with customer needs.
- Use candor and continuous improvement to review performance, analyze trends, and recommend practical changes that improve results.
- Work as one team with sales, branch, and field partners, building trust and drawing on diverse perspectives to support the customer.
- Lead through coaching and development by preparing performance expectations, reviews, and development plans that help others succeed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Five years of progressive operational experience in HVAC services.
- Three years of management experience with responsibility for the productivity and development of others.
- Experience coordinating field operations, scheduling, and customer-facing service or installation work.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze operations, bids, estimates, and team performance to support sound decisions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business, or equivalent working experience.
- Johnson Mechanical Install experience.
- Eight years of experience in an operational HVAC role with leadership responsibilities.
- Six Sigma Green Belt.
- Johnson Controls Metasys experience.
HIRING SALARY RANGE
$89,000 - $134,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at About us - Johnson Controls Careers.
INTRODUCTION
Advance your career with the Johnson Controls Team!
Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. In this role, you will lead the day-to-day activities of a field Mechanical Install team, helping deliver safe, profitable, and customer-focused results while supporting a culture that values wellbeing, collaboration, and development.
We recognize that a fulfilling career is supported by your overall wellbeing. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in multiple aspects of life, including:
- Competitive salary
- Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time - 15 days of vacation in your first year to promote work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available from day one
- An encouraging and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation
- On-the-job and cross-training opportunities
- A strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy, ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As the HVAC Install Manager, you will oversee field execution, route planning, team performance, and staffing support for mechanical installation work. You will balance operational priorities with customer satisfaction and financial goals, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and in line with contractual commitments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the day-to-day activities of the field Mechanical Install team.
- Plan monthly technician routes and support effective workforce deployment.
- Analyze team performance and recommend changes that improve profitability, safety, and client satisfaction.
- Supervise and provide leadership for assigned teams, including development planning and performance follow-up.
- Coordinate team work with sales to support opportunities and optimize customer outcomes.
- Raise potential market opportunities to the appropriate branch or region resource for strategic direction.
- Ensure serviced account portfolios achieve growth, proper profit levels, and customer satisfaction.
- Support staffing requirements, including recruiting, hiring, and retaining operational staff.
- Implement and monitor HVAC operational standards and compliance requirements.
- Ensure contractual obligations are completed and customer expectations are met.
- Drive service and installation operational review meetings, including accurate bid and estimate reviews.
- Analyze operational processes and recommend improvements that strengthen performance and execution.
HOW YOU WILL DO IT
- Own the day-to-day execution with accountability, safety, and integrity, setting clear expectations and following through on commitments.
- Stay close to the work by planning routes, removing obstacles, and keeping field priorities aligned with customer needs.
- Use candor and continuous improvement to review performance, analyze trends, and recommend practical changes that improve results.
- Work as one team with sales, branch, and field partners, building trust and drawing on diverse perspectives to support the customer.
- Lead through coaching and development by preparing performance expectations, reviews, and development plans that help others succeed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Five years of progressive operational experience in HVAC services.
- Three years of management experience with responsibility for the productivity and development of others.
- Experience coordinating field operations, scheduling, and customer-facing service or installation work.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze operations, bids, estimates, and team performance to support sound decisions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business, or equivalent working experience.
- Johnson Mechanical Install experience.
- Eight years of experience in an operational HVAC role with leadership responsibilities.
- Six Sigma Green Belt.
- Johnson Controls Metasys experience.
HIRING SALARY RANGE
$89,000 - $134,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at About us - Johnson Controls Careers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Project Team Leader
Document your supervisory scope before applying
PERM job descriptions must match your actual duties. Gather written evidence of team size managed, project budgets overseen, and cross-functional coordination responsibilities so your employer's labor certification accurately reflects the role you'll fill.
Target industries with active PERM filing histories
Construction management, aerospace, IT infrastructure, and civil engineering firms file PERM applications for Project Team Leader titles far more frequently than retail or hospitality. Filter your job search to sectors where employer sponsorship is an established hiring practice, not an exception.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
If your position requires a bachelor's degree plus progressive supervisory experience, it typically qualifies under EB-3 as a skilled worker. Roles requiring an advanced degree or equivalent specialized credentials may support an EB-2 filing. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your specific job zone classification.
Search for sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for Project Team Leader and related management titles. Targeting companies that have already navigated PERM for this role shortens your path from offer to petition.
Ask about prevailing wage determination early in negotiations
DOL requires employers to pay the OFLC-certified prevailing wage for your location and job duties throughout the green card process. Before accepting an offer, confirm your employer will use the OFLC Wage Search to establish the correct wage level for your title and metro area.
Understand concurrent filing if your priority date is current
For EB-3 applicants from most countries, USCIS allows concurrent filing of the I-140 and I-485 adjustment of status when a visa number is immediately available. Confirming your country's priority date before your employer begins PERM can save you 12 to 18 months in total processing time.
Green Card Project Team Leader: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Project Team Leader roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Project Team Leader positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree and several years of supervisory experience. Roles that formally require an advanced degree or demonstrate specialized credentials may qualify under EB-2. Your employer's PERM job description, not your personal resume alone, determines which category applies.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at 85,000 annually, and subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual lottery, leads to permanent residency, and isn't limited by an employer-specific cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM and I-140 together typically take 12 to 24 months before adjustment of status can begin, compared to H-1B's faster initial approval.
What documents should I prepare to support a PERM application for a Project Team Leader role?
You'll need official transcripts, degree certificates, and any professional licenses relevant to your industry. A detailed letter from a current or former employer documenting your supervisory responsibilities, team size, and project scope helps the employer's attorney write a PERM job description that accurately reflects the role. Foreign credentials may require a USCIS-recognized evaluation for equivalency purposes.
How do I find employers that actively sponsor green cards for Project Team Leader positions?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Project Team Leader roles filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history. This is more reliable than applying broadly, since most job postings don't specify whether PERM sponsorship is available. Focusing on companies that have previously sponsored this title means you're negotiating with employers who already understand the process.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B or other nonimmigrant status?
Yes. PERM labor certification is independent of your current nonimmigrant status and can be filed while you remain on H-1B, O-1 visa, or TN visa status. Filing early matters because your priority date is established when USCIS receives the I-140 petition, not when PERM begins. USCIS allows H-1B holders with an approved I-140 to extend their status in three-year increments beyond the standard six-year cap.