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Senior MEP project manager roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your credentials. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you permanently. Engineering and construction management expertise in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems directly supports the specialty occupation and prevailing-wage requirements central to this sponsorship pathway.
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Skanska is searching for a dynamic MEP Project Manager. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.
Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.
The MEP Project Manager manages the overall project direction, completion and financial outcome and administers both the owner and subcontractor relationships for assigned projects. The MEP Project Manager is responsible for directing and mentoring on-site staff. The position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.
MEP PROJECT MANAGER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ Years experience creating documentation such as RFIs, and client correspondence on issues related to the notification provisions in contracts.
- 3+ years working with a preconstruction group to plan projects for success (e.g., procurement, logistics planning, scope reviews, budgeting, and costing).
- 3+ Years experience managing the design process and relationships between design and construction to ensure the designer delivers quality, budget conscious, and completes documents on schedule.
- Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU:
- We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
- As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
- At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
- We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth.
- Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.
COME WORK WITH US AND JOIN A WINNING TEAM!
Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED
Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Skanska Equal Employment Opportunity
Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.
Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.
Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
LOCATION:
Primary Location: US-PA-Conshohocken
Skanska Business Unit: Skanska USA Building Inc.
Employee Status: Full Time
Telecommute (Used for Career Site): false
JOB OVERVIEW:
Skanska is searching for a dynamic MEP Project Manager. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.
Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.
The MEP Project Manager manages the overall project direction, completion and financial outcome and administers both the owner and subcontractor relationships for assigned projects. The MEP Project Manager is responsible for directing and mentoring on-site staff. The position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.
MEP PROJECT MANAGER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ Years experience creating documentation such as RFIs, and client correspondence on issues related to the notification provisions in contracts.
- 3+ years working with a preconstruction group to plan projects for success (e.g., procurement, logistics planning, scope reviews, budgeting, and costing).
- 3+ Years experience managing the design process and relationships between design and construction to ensure the designer delivers quality, budget conscious, and completes documents on schedule.
- Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU:
- We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
- As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
- At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
- We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth.
- Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.
COME WORK WITH US AND JOIN A WINNING TEAM!
Apply Today for Immediate Consideration!
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED
Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Skanska Equal Employment Opportunity
Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.
Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.
Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.
LOCATION:
Primary Location: US-PA-Conshohocken
Skanska Business Unit: Skanska USA Building Inc.
Employee Status: Full Time
Telecommute (Used for Career Site): false
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Mep Project Manager
Translate your MEP credentials for PERM
Gather degree transcripts, professional engineering licenses, and project documentation that map directly to the SOC code your employer will use in the PERM labor certification. A mismatch between your stated qualifications and the job description is one of the most common audit triggers for MEP roles.
Target firms with active PERM filing history
Large mechanical and electrical subcontractors, engineering-procurement-construction firms, and facilities management companies routinely sponsor MEP project managers through PERM. Focus your search on employers who have filed for similar roles before, since they already understand the recruitment and documentation requirements.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before negotiating. DOL requires your offered salary to meet or exceed that threshold, and employers who underpay at offer stage will need to restructure compensation before PERM filing can proceed.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior MEP project manager openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity. Identifying companies that have already navigated PERM for engineering roles saves you from approaching employers who are unfamiliar with the process.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If the role requires a master's degree or equivalent, your employer can file under EB-2, which can shorten your overall wait if your priority date is current. If the position requires only a bachelor's degree, EB-3 is the appropriate category, and for many countries outside India and China, priority dates are current.
Negotiate PERM filing timing into your offer
Ask your employer to commit to starting the PERM recruitment process within a defined period after your start date. DOL requires that recruitment be conducted at the time of filing, so delays on the employer side directly push back your I-140 petition and eventual green card approval.
Green Card Senior Mep Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior MEP project manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on how the employer defines the minimum requirements for the role. EB-2 applies when the position genuinely requires a master's degree or the equivalent in a specialized engineering field. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree. Your employer's PERM labor certification must reflect the actual minimum qualifications, not inflated requirements designed to favor your specific background.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa requiring annual renewal, subject to lottery selection, and does not lead to permanent residency on its own. PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship is a permanent pathway with no annual lottery. For nationals of most countries, EB-3 priority dates are current, meaning the I-485 adjustment of status can proceed without a long backlog after the I-140 is approved.
What documentation should I prepare before a sponsoring employer begins PERM?
Compile your degree transcripts, any professional engineering licenses such as a PE license, project portfolios that demonstrate MEP coordination experience, and reference letters tied to specific project outcomes. DOL audits of PERM applications for engineering management roles frequently target whether the employer's stated minimum requirements are genuinely tied to business necessity, so your credentials need to align precisely with the posted job description.
How can I find Senior MEP project manager jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Senior MEP project manager openings filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship activity. Many MEP firms are willing to sponsor but do not advertise it explicitly in job postings, so targeting companies with a documented PERM filing history for engineering roles significantly improves your chances of finding a match.
How long does the green card process typically take for this role?
The PERM labor certification alone takes DOL several months to process under standard review, or longer if selected for audit. After an approved PERM, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, which adds additional months. For most nationalities, EB-3 priority dates are current, so adjustment of status can begin immediately after I-140 approval, putting total timelines in the range of one to two years under standard processing.