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Electrical Project Managers qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship because the role meets the specialty occupation standard: it typically requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Employers in construction, utilities, and engineering services regularly file LCAs for this title, making it a realistic target for sponsored candidates.
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Martell Electric LLC provides rewarding careers with excellent benefits, training and opportunities for promotion.
Martell Electric LLC is part of Martell Services Group Inc. Martell Electric has 10 offices in 4 states with divisions in design build, commercial construction, infrastructure, telecommunications, preventative and predictive maintenance and service.
We are looking for a dynamic Project Manager. This role would entail:
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop project execution plans, staffing/scheduling plans (to include labor, subcontractors, and project engineers) and tracking metrics
- Coordinate and ensure adherence to contract documents (plans, specifications, permits, technical elements, estimates)
- Manage project workload by prioritizing work to ensure deadlines and budgetary constraints are met
- Build, develop and grow vendor, subcontractor, and field personnel relationships to assure success of the project
- Communicate project goals and status with key project stakeholders and job site personnel
- Monitor, control, and report on financial performance of each project managed from start to job completion
- Estimate, negotiate and procure vendors and materials for project
- Provide project administrative oversight by communicating complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or any other entity to key stakeholders, including the Operations Manager
- Oversee project personnel’s participation in all aspects of job site safety and adherence to OSHA standards
- Track project tasks, including contracts, proposal letters, work authorizations, creation and/or maintenance of project directories, cloud-based file sharing sites, opening project and sub-project numbers, closeout activities
- Manage administrative tasks including project filing/sharing, print coordination, logging Request for Information (RFIs) & submittals, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) documentation and coordination, copying/scanning, creation/maintenance of various spreadsheets, correspondence, and log maintenance
- Support client in understanding and consideration of all warranty issues
- Special duties and projects, as assigned or necessary including coverage of other coordinators
- Other duties as required and/or assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree, and/or Associate Degree, Trade School Certification, and/or 5+ years Construction Project Management (Electrical, Telecommunications, Highway Construction, Mechanical)
- Prior electrical project management experience with a proven track record of completing projects on time and on budget
- Ability to effectively prioritize with strong time management skills in a fast-paced environment
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
- High level of professionalism and strong sense of urgency
- Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work with minimal guidance; proactive, motivated self-starter
- Flexibility and ability to handle and manage change effectively and efficiently
- Understanding of electrical/mechanical/construction design documents and ability to provide feedback prior to and during construction
- Ability to sequence electrical/mechanical installations with other construction trades
- Detail oriented with a commitment to improving productivity and quality of work
- Estimating software experience (Accubid, Connest, McCormick) for change order pricing
- Experience with online documentation software (Project Site, Esub, Procore)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
You will love that we:
- offer full benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance; 401K with a match, paid PTO and are 100% employee owned
- offer continuous training opportunities
COMPENSATION
- Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience
- Project management: 5 years (Required)
- Data center: 3 years (Required)
ABILITY TO COMMUTE
- South Bend, IN 46628 (Required)
ABILITY TO RELOCATE
- South Bend, IN 46628: Relocate before starting work (Required)
WORK LOCATION
In person
Martell Services Group is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming and diverse environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Martell Services Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.
INTRODUCTION
Martell Electric LLC provides rewarding careers with excellent benefits, training and opportunities for promotion.
Martell Electric LLC is part of Martell Services Group Inc. Martell Electric has 10 offices in 4 states with divisions in design build, commercial construction, infrastructure, telecommunications, preventative and predictive maintenance and service.
We are looking for a dynamic Project Manager. This role would entail:
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop project execution plans, staffing/scheduling plans (to include labor, subcontractors, and project engineers) and tracking metrics
- Coordinate and ensure adherence to contract documents (plans, specifications, permits, technical elements, estimates)
- Manage project workload by prioritizing work to ensure deadlines and budgetary constraints are met
- Build, develop and grow vendor, subcontractor, and field personnel relationships to assure success of the project
- Communicate project goals and status with key project stakeholders and job site personnel
- Monitor, control, and report on financial performance of each project managed from start to job completion
- Estimate, negotiate and procure vendors and materials for project
- Provide project administrative oversight by communicating complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or any other entity to key stakeholders, including the Operations Manager
- Oversee project personnel’s participation in all aspects of job site safety and adherence to OSHA standards
- Track project tasks, including contracts, proposal letters, work authorizations, creation and/or maintenance of project directories, cloud-based file sharing sites, opening project and sub-project numbers, closeout activities
- Manage administrative tasks including project filing/sharing, print coordination, logging Request for Information (RFIs) & submittals, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) documentation and coordination, copying/scanning, creation/maintenance of various spreadsheets, correspondence, and log maintenance
- Support client in understanding and consideration of all warranty issues
- Special duties and projects, as assigned or necessary including coverage of other coordinators
- Other duties as required and/or assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree, and/or Associate Degree, Trade School Certification, and/or 5+ years Construction Project Management (Electrical, Telecommunications, Highway Construction, Mechanical)
- Prior electrical project management experience with a proven track record of completing projects on time and on budget
- Ability to effectively prioritize with strong time management skills in a fast-paced environment
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
- High level of professionalism and strong sense of urgency
- Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work with minimal guidance; proactive, motivated self-starter
- Flexibility and ability to handle and manage change effectively and efficiently
- Understanding of electrical/mechanical/construction design documents and ability to provide feedback prior to and during construction
- Ability to sequence electrical/mechanical installations with other construction trades
- Detail oriented with a commitment to improving productivity and quality of work
- Estimating software experience (Accubid, Connest, McCormick) for change order pricing
- Experience with online documentation software (Project Site, Esub, Procore)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
You will love that we:
- offer full benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance; 401K with a match, paid PTO and are 100% employee owned
- offer continuous training opportunities
COMPENSATION
- Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
BENEFITS
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience
- Project management: 5 years (Required)
- Data center: 3 years (Required)
ABILITY TO COMMUTE
- South Bend, IN 46628 (Required)
ABILITY TO RELOCATE
- South Bend, IN 46628: Relocate before starting work (Required)
WORK LOCATION
In person
Martell Services Group is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming and diverse environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Martell Services Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical Project Manager
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the duties of an Electrical Project Manager. An electrical engineering degree is the clearest fit. A general management or unrelated degree can trigger an RFE, so confirm the connection before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Electrical Project Manager roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this title. That filing history confirms the employer has already navigated H-1B sponsorship for comparable positions.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating offers
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable DOL prevailing wage level, and knowing that floor protects you during offer negotiations.
Prioritize employers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment is a practical signal that an employer has infrastructure for employment authorization compliance. For H-1B candidates, it often means a smoother onboarding process and an HR team already familiar with I-9 and status verification requirements.
Clarify who bears H-1B filing fees upfront
USCIS rules prohibit employers from passing certain mandatory H-1B filing fees to the employee. Raise this in the offer stage, not after acceptance. Engineering and construction firms vary widely on whether they cover premium processing, so ask directly.
Use your O*NET profile to document specialty occupation
The O*NET profile for Electrical Project Manager roles lists the typical education requirements and specialized knowledge domains. Your attorney or employer can cite this in the H-1B petition to establish that the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field.
H-1B Visa Electrical Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Electrical Project Manager roles at engineering firms, utilities, and construction companies typically cite electrical engineering or a closely related discipline as the minimum qualification, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. Roles at general contractors that accept any degree are harder to support.
Which industries hire Electrical Project Managers on H-1B sponsorship most often?
Engineering and design firms, electric utilities, large general contractors, and industrial manufacturing companies account for most H-1B LCA filings for this title. Federal contractors and data center developers have also increased filings as infrastructure investment has grown. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline as an Electrical Project Manager candidate?
If your target employer is cap-subject, your petition enters the annual lottery with registration in March and a start date no earlier than October 1. Cap-exempt employers, including certain nonprofits and universities, can file outside the lottery at any time. Confirming your employer's cap status early helps you plan your job search timeline around the April-through-October cycle.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Electrical Project Manager role without losing my place in the queue?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, as long as your previous status was lawful and the new role is in the same or a related specialty occupation. Electrical Project Manager roles at different employers generally satisfy the same-occupation requirement, but confirm this with your attorney if the industry changes significantly.
What documents should I prepare before approaching an employer about H-1B sponsorship?
Have your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and a credentials evaluation ready if your degree is from outside the U.S. Also prepare a detailed job description that maps your duties to your educational background, since your employer will need this for the LCA and I-129 petition. A professional license or PE certification, if applicable, strengthens the specialty occupation argument considerably.