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Senior Contract Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Government contractors, healthcare systems, and large manufacturers are active sponsors for this role.
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Provide daily oversight over contractor performing maintenance activities on interstates and major primaries to include all facilities and assets. Monitor work to ensure compliance with specified contract requirements. Provide residency, district, and Central Office with reports on contractor compliance and planned work activities. Provide daily management of assigned contract monitors.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:
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Contractor Oversight: Provide daily oversight of contractor activities in support of the district's contract administration responsibilities. Conduct field reviews of work in progress, work completed, and frequent and random field reviews to assess general conditions of assets. Communicate with the contractor, VDOT staff or others on status of work, unusual events or to consult for technical assistance. Review and recommend actions to the District concerning contractor work and reporting plans as required in maintenance contracts and other contractor proposals.
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Contractor Performance: Ensure services are delivered in accordance with contract price, terms and conditions. Certify receipt of services billed when delivered in accordance with contract terms and conditions. Monitor contractor work performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements, with special emphasis on timeliness requirements, and report contractor performance problems to management. Assure contract terms and conditions are not extended, increased, decreased or modified without management approval. Conduct monthly meeting with contractor and VDOT staff to review performance issues and discuss contractor responses for remedial actions.
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Incident Management: Oversee operations between VDOT and contractor in emergency operations throughout assigned area. Ensure emergency operation plans are implemented by reviewing actions such as incident management, winter maintenance, snow removal and other preparedness activities.
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Public Contact: Serve as public information contact for the contract in assigned area. Request information from contractor and monitor for timely response to ensure prompt response to citizen or others. Develop agendas for quarterly meetings and serve as facilitator.
Work Plans: Review contractors work plans, provide guidance, and if needed, strongly encourage contractor to adjust the work plan to meet the maintenance needs as determined by regional coordinators, with input from local VDOT staff. Provide reports to residency or district staff on major work activities and advise on any issues with the work plan.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
- Ability to develop and establish positive working relationships with diverse VDOT staff, local officials and general public to ensure delivery of milestones and contractual outcomes.
- Ability to interpret and consistently apply policies and procedures.
- Ability to resolve issues and negotiate successful resolutions.
- Ability to work independently, organize records, analyze and compile data into correspondence, reports and presentations.
- Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations and laws.
- Knowledge of Road and Bridge Standards and Specifications, roadway maintenance and construction practices and policies.
- Knowledge of contracting and procurement laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline.
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with contractors, local officials and VDOT staff, lead and facilitate meetings and discussions, and give presentations to diverse groups.
- Ability to resolve issues, negotiate resolutions and work independently while managing multiple projects with milestones that must be met.
- Experience in contract development, administration, general knowledge of procurement laws and regulations.
- Experience supervising staff, programs and evaluating the work of others to include contractual performance assessments.
- Experience updating, maintaining a variety of records, as well as analyzing and compiling information into reports and presentations.
- Knowledge of Incident Command structure and ability to represent VDOT at incidents in a command or support role.
- Knowledge of highway maintenance, construction equipment, materials, methods, as well as OSHA and environmental regulations and laws.
- Skill in operating computers, software systems to include MS Office and automated financial systems.
- Valid driver's license.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or related field desired.
- Experience developing and monitoring budgets, as well as planning, monitoring and evaluating maintenance activities.
- Experience developing contract specifications and engineering estimates.
- Knowledge of VDOT's Road and Bridge Standards and Specifications.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT Code of Ethics
Standards of Conduct
INTRODUCTION
Provide daily oversight over contractor performing maintenance activities on interstates and major primaries to include all facilities and assets. Monitor work to ensure compliance with specified contract requirements. Provide residency, district, and Central Office with reports on contractor compliance and planned work activities. Provide daily management of assigned contract monitors.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:
-
Contractor Oversight: Provide daily oversight of contractor activities in support of the district's contract administration responsibilities. Conduct field reviews of work in progress, work completed, and frequent and random field reviews to assess general conditions of assets. Communicate with the contractor, VDOT staff or others on status of work, unusual events or to consult for technical assistance. Review and recommend actions to the District concerning contractor work and reporting plans as required in maintenance contracts and other contractor proposals.
-
Contractor Performance: Ensure services are delivered in accordance with contract price, terms and conditions. Certify receipt of services billed when delivered in accordance with contract terms and conditions. Monitor contractor work performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements, with special emphasis on timeliness requirements, and report contractor performance problems to management. Assure contract terms and conditions are not extended, increased, decreased or modified without management approval. Conduct monthly meeting with contractor and VDOT staff to review performance issues and discuss contractor responses for remedial actions.
-
Incident Management: Oversee operations between VDOT and contractor in emergency operations throughout assigned area. Ensure emergency operation plans are implemented by reviewing actions such as incident management, winter maintenance, snow removal and other preparedness activities.
-
Public Contact: Serve as public information contact for the contract in assigned area. Request information from contractor and monitor for timely response to ensure prompt response to citizen or others. Develop agendas for quarterly meetings and serve as facilitator.
Work Plans: Review contractors work plans, provide guidance, and if needed, strongly encourage contractor to adjust the work plan to meet the maintenance needs as determined by regional coordinators, with input from local VDOT staff. Provide reports to residency or district staff on major work activities and advise on any issues with the work plan.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
- Ability to develop and establish positive working relationships with diverse VDOT staff, local officials and general public to ensure delivery of milestones and contractual outcomes.
- Ability to interpret and consistently apply policies and procedures.
- Ability to resolve issues and negotiate successful resolutions.
- Ability to work independently, organize records, analyze and compile data into correspondence, reports and presentations.
- Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations and laws.
- Knowledge of Road and Bridge Standards and Specifications, roadway maintenance and construction practices and policies.
- Knowledge of contracting and procurement laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline.
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with contractors, local officials and VDOT staff, lead and facilitate meetings and discussions, and give presentations to diverse groups.
- Ability to resolve issues, negotiate resolutions and work independently while managing multiple projects with milestones that must be met.
- Experience in contract development, administration, general knowledge of procurement laws and regulations.
- Experience supervising staff, programs and evaluating the work of others to include contractual performance assessments.
- Experience updating, maintaining a variety of records, as well as analyzing and compiling information into reports and presentations.
- Knowledge of Incident Command structure and ability to represent VDOT at incidents in a command or support role.
- Knowledge of highway maintenance, construction equipment, materials, methods, as well as OSHA and environmental regulations and laws.
- Skill in operating computers, software systems to include MS Office and automated financial systems.
- Valid driver's license.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or related field desired.
- Experience developing and monitoring budgets, as well as planning, monitoring and evaluating maintenance activities.
- Experience developing contract specifications and engineering estimates.
- Knowledge of VDOT's Road and Bridge Standards and Specifications.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT Code of Ethics
Standards of Conduct
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Contract Manager
Document your contract management credentials early
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like CPCM or CFCM, and letters verifying contract portfolio size before applications begin. PERM audits frequently request this evidence, and gaps slow the labor certification process significantly.
Target employers holding active government contracts
Federal prime contractors and subcontractors routinely sponsor Senior Contract Managers under EB-2 and EB-3 because FAR compliance roles require specialized credentials. Defense, aerospace, and healthcare procurement employers file PERM applications most consistently for this title.
Search sponsor history using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Contract Manager roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This surfaces companies that have already completed PERM filings for this title rather than those open to sponsorship in theory only.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before negotiating
If your role requires an advanced degree or you have a master's in contract law or business, push for EB-2 classification. EB-2 priority dates are often current for many nationalities, potentially cutting years off your path to a green card.
Ask employers about PERM job description drafting
The PERM job description must match your actual duties precisely. Employers sometimes draft descriptions too narrowly or broadly, triggering DOL audit requests. Confirm your hiring manager coordinates with immigration counsel before OFLC submits the application.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
USCIS publishes the Visa Bulletin monthly, showing which priority dates are current for your country and preference category. For EB-3 applicants from India or China, backlogs can span years, so filing your I-485 adjustment of status the moment your date becomes current matters.
Green Card Senior Contract Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Contract Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Senior Contract Manager positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree, and can qualify under EB-2 when the employer requires an advanced degree or you hold a master's in contract management, business administration, or a related field. The specific job description your employer submits to PERM determines the preference category, so the degree requirement written into the posting must match what the role genuinely needs.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status tied to a single employer. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and I-485 adjustment can take two to four years before priority date backlogs even begin, compared to an H-1B that activates within months. Green card sponsorship also requires employers to demonstrate through recruitment that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role.
What does the PERM process require from an employer sponsoring a Senior Contract Manager?
The employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices, to confirm no qualified U.S. applicant is available. They document those results and file an ETA Form 9089 with DOL. If OFLC audits the application, the employer must produce recruitment records within 30 days. The entire PERM stage typically runs six to twelve months before the I-140 petition can be filed.
How can I find Senior Contract Manager jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Senior Contract Manager openings filtered by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This removes guesswork about which employers will actually file PERM rather than just indicating openness to sponsorship. Government contractors, large healthcare systems, and multinational manufacturers are the most active sponsors for this title, so narrowing to those sectors on Migrate Mate surfaces the highest-probability opportunities.
Can I change jobs after my employer files the I-140 but before I receive my green card?
Under AC21 portability, you can change employers or roles without losing your priority date once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. The new role must be in the same or similar occupational classification as the one on your original petition. For Senior Contract Managers, a move to a comparable contracts or procurement management role at a new employer generally qualifies, but confirm the occupational codes match before switching.