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Controls Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation, or a closely related field. Employers in manufacturing, utilities, and building systems file LCAs through DOL before petitioning USCIS, making filing history a reliable signal of sponsorship willingness.
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
INTRODUCTION
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
YOUR IMPACT
At Jacobs, our PM/CM team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs to achieve our clients’ goals. Whether it’s managing construction or designing buildings, solutions are continuously being implemented. What we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Program Management and Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong.
We're looking for a collaborative and driven Project Controls Manager who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. Based at our healthcare client's project site in the Chicago area, you'll be a key member of our team. You will provide the day-to-day leadership, support and execution of project controls functions for the projects and program. You will be responsible for budget/cost control, change management and schedule monitoring, analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee project budget/cost management (e.g., project cost and commitments tracking, project cost forecast, labor, and other direct costs monitoring)
- Oversee the preparation of project monthly reports, weekly change management reports and the program’s online dashboard
- Performs monthly reconciliations across client financial system and PMIS systems, including Funding, Budget, Commitments and Actual Cost
- Ability to create and updates CPM schedules in P6. Additionally, to be able to analyze weekly and monthly the CM/GC’s CPM schedule to ensure proper planning, updates, status, etc and thereby making recommendations for improvement. Also to review TIAs and recovery schedules if/when needed
- Support and lead the team on all project budget, funding, and invoice related issues
- Develop and evaluate major program cost estimates and extended budget projections to identify and quantify critical budgetary, cost, schedule, technical, and programmatic risk factors
- Review or Create contract Work Orders/Field Orders/Purchase Orders, independent cost estimates, requisitions, and other procurement functions as needed
- Participate in program/project progress and status review meetings
- Communicate schedule status on a regular basis via formal and informal meetings and reports
- Assist with preparing client Departmental Project Management Procedures
- Review vendor and CM invoices and pay applications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, Construction Management, or equivalent relevant work experience
- 8+ years of project cost controls and project/construction management experience
- 8+ years of experience with Primavera P6 scheduling projects, programs, and portfolios
- Specific experience in cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, change management, risk management, cost analysis and variance analysis
- Ability to develop and evaluate major program cost estimates and extended budget projections to identify and quantify critical budgetary, cost, schedule, technical, and programmatic risk factors
- Experience building and maintaining Primavera P6 resource loaded schedules
- Experience building and maintaining Primavera P6 cost loaded schedules supporting forecasting and multi-year planning
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with software such as Bluebeam, Primavera, and Procore
- U.S. healthcare buildings experience a plus
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $125,000.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $175,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $125,000.00 to $175,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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. Job posted on November 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois, United States
INTRODUCTION
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
YOUR IMPACT
At Jacobs, our PM/CM team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs to achieve our clients’ goals. Whether it’s managing construction or designing buildings, solutions are continuously being implemented. What we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working on ENR's #1 Program Management and Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong.
We're looking for a collaborative and driven Project Controls Manager who thrives when people are in sync and projects are running not just on time but within budget. Based at our healthcare client's project site in the Chicago area, you'll be a key member of our team. You will provide the day-to-day leadership, support and execution of project controls functions for the projects and program. You will be responsible for budget/cost control, change management and schedule monitoring, analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee project budget/cost management (e.g., project cost and commitments tracking, project cost forecast, labor, and other direct costs monitoring)
- Oversee the preparation of project monthly reports, weekly change management reports and the program’s online dashboard
- Performs monthly reconciliations across client financial system and PMIS systems, including Funding, Budget, Commitments and Actual Cost
- Ability to create and updates CPM schedules in P6. Additionally, to be able to analyze weekly and monthly the CM/GC’s CPM schedule to ensure proper planning, updates, status, etc and thereby making recommendations for improvement. Also to review TIAs and recovery schedules if/when needed
- Support and lead the team on all project budget, funding, and invoice related issues
- Develop and evaluate major program cost estimates and extended budget projections to identify and quantify critical budgetary, cost, schedule, technical, and programmatic risk factors
- Review or Create contract Work Orders/Field Orders/Purchase Orders, independent cost estimates, requisitions, and other procurement functions as needed
- Participate in program/project progress and status review meetings
- Communicate schedule status on a regular basis via formal and informal meetings and reports
- Assist with preparing client Departmental Project Management Procedures
- Review vendor and CM invoices and pay applications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, Construction Management, or equivalent relevant work experience
- 8+ years of project cost controls and project/construction management experience
- 8+ years of experience with Primavera P6 scheduling projects, programs, and portfolios
- Specific experience in cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, change management, risk management, cost analysis and variance analysis
- Ability to develop and evaluate major program cost estimates and extended budget projections to identify and quantify critical budgetary, cost, schedule, technical, and programmatic risk factors
- Experience building and maintaining Primavera P6 resource loaded schedules
- Experience building and maintaining Primavera P6 cost loaded schedules supporting forecasting and multi-year planning
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with software such as Bluebeam, Primavera, and Procore
- U.S. healthcare buildings experience a plus
COMPENSATION
- Posted Salary Range: Minimum $125,000.00
- Posted Salary Range: Upper $175,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $125,000.00 to $175,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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. Job posted on November 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Controls Technician
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your degree field directly relate to controls work. A degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or industrial technology strengthens your case. A general business or unrelated degree will likely trigger an RFE on specialty occupation grounds.
Pull LCA filings before applying anywhere
Use Migrate Mate to filter Controls Technician roles by verified DOL LCA filing history. This cuts out employers who've never sponsored and surfaces companies with active H-1B petitions for your exact occupation code.
Target industries with consistent filing patterns
Manufacturers of automated equipment, utilities, HVAC system integrators, and defense contractors file H-1B petitions for controls roles regularly. These sectors treat controls expertise as a specialty skill, which makes specialty occupation arguments cleaner than in generalist environments.
Confirm the role's SOC code before your offer
Controls Technician positions map to different SOC codes depending on duties. Ask your prospective employer which SOC code they'll use on the LCA. Mismatches between job duties and the filed SOC code are a common source of DOL audits and USCIS denials.
Get the prevailing wage tier confirmed in writing
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before signing an offer. Employers must pay at least the Level I prevailing wage, but your negotiated salary determines which tier applies and affects future green card PERM filings.
File I-129 with premium processing if your start date is fixed
Controls roles often align with project start dates or facility commissioning schedules. Standard USCIS processing can run several months. Premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days and protects your start date if your employer's project timeline can't flex.
H-1B Visa Controls Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Controls Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer documents the position. USCIS looks for evidence that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Controls Technician jobs involving PLC programming, SCADA systems, or industrial automation engineering typically qualify when tied to electrical engineering or mechatronics. Roles framed as general maintenance or repair work are harder to support.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Controls Technician positions?
Employers in automated manufacturing, building automation, utilities, and defense systems integration file LCAs for controls roles most consistently. To find companies with verified H-1B filing history for this specific title, search Migrate Mate, which filters results by DOL Labor Condition Application data rather than employer self-reporting.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change Controls Technician jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, provided your current H-1B was lawfully approved and you haven't fallen out of status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and petition, and the specialty occupation requirement applies again for the new role.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Controls Technician H-1B sponsorship?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. For controls roles, wages vary significantly by industry and region. You can verify the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Employers who underpay risk DOL audit and may be barred from future sponsorships.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Controls Technician project ends before my visa expires?
If your employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, file for a change of status, or depart the U.S. During this window, your new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can begin work immediately upon filing. Document your last day of employment and file promptly, as USCIS does not extend the 60-day window.