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H-1B visa jobs for Engineering Project Coordinators are filed under specialty occupation status, requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field. Sponsoring employers file a certified LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year status period.
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INTRODUCTION
Bring your experience. Find your people. Build what matters.
At Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), we believe great work happens when talented people have the trust, resources, and support to do their best work.
As an Engineering Project Coordinator, you’ll bring your experience to meaningful projects that shape the communities we serve. You’ll have the opportunity to manage project workflows and financial tracking from pre-project planning through project closeout, collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines, and build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.
Most importantly, you won’t be expected to do it alone. You’ll be surrounded by a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, shares knowledge, and is invested in your success.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Engineering Project Coordinator, you’ll serve as a trusted coordination partner, helping guide projects of significant scale and complexity while supporting the people around you.
You’ll:
- Manage client satisfaction for assigned clients or projects
- Leads the development of projects from marketing and contract negotiation through development of scope and contract execution
- Applies knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions
- Prepares proposals and supporting reports to provide professional services or obtain funding for projects or programs
- Attend board/council meetings as required by client
- Work across disciplines and office locations to fully utilize firm experiential knowledge
- Coordinates preparation of contract documents, reports, amendments, change orders and project modifications as project progresses
- Coordinate the work of peer team members on multiple projects
- Collaborate with sub-consultants and other project team members
- Provides guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters; also receives direction on unusual conditions and developments
WE’LL SUPPORT YOUR GROWTH
We’re looking for an experienced professional who is ready to make an impact in GMC in Greenville, SC.
It’s about sharing what you know, learning from others, and helping the entire team succeed.
In this role, you’ll have opportunities to:
- Interacts with clients, officials, contractors and others to develop positive ongoing relationships
- Supports all aspects of project management - development, design, bidding, construction and closeout
- Uphold project delivery standards including technical, procedural and CAD
You’re an experienced Engineering Project Coordinator who enjoys both the work and the people behind the work.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You bring:
- A commitment to quality and thoughtful problem-solving.
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to share your experience with others.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- A desire to contribute to something bigger than an individual project.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree required, with an Engineering, Construction or Building Science focus preferred.
- 5+ years of experience, preferred
- Engaged in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of technical and contemporary issues
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Detail-oriented
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
This is primarily an office-based role, with opportunities to get out into the field and stay connected to the projects and people you’re serving. In our GMC Birmingham office, you have access to a collaborative environment supporting active civil engineering, architecture, and construction administration teams.
Travel: Up to 25%, including project site visits, client meetings, professional development, and other project-related activities.
Fieldwork may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, temperatures, construction environments, pollutants, chemicals, insects, and other site conditions. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment will be provided and required as appropriate.
The role also includes periods of desk and computer work, as well as occasional bending, twisting, crouching, and other physical movements. Employees may occasionally need to lift up to 25 pounds.
WHY GMC?
At GMC, we believe communities are built by people—not companies. We’re one of the Southeast’s largest privately held architecture and engineering firms, but our size isn’t what defines us. Our people do.
We bring architects, designers, engineers, planners, environmental professionals, surveyors, and disaster recovery experts together to solve complex challenges and create better outcomes for the communities we serve. Our work touches everyday life—from schools, parks, hospitals, and commercial developments to clean water, safe streets, resilient environments, and everything in between.
And while the work matters, how we work matters just as much.
We’re guided by four values:
- Quality — We care deeply about the work we put into the world.
- Integrity — We do the right thing for our clients, colleagues, and communities.
- Creativity — We believe the best solutions come from curiosity, collaboration, and fresh thinking.
- Care — We invest in our people, our clients, and the places we’re fortunate to serve.
At GMC, your experience has a place, your ideas have a voice, and your leadership can make a difference. Come build something meaningful with us.
GMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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Align your degree to project coordination duties
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field directly relates to your job duties. Frame your credentials around engineering systems, scheduling, or technical project management, not general business, to strengthen the specialty occupation case.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified employer data
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B visa LCA filing history for engineering project coordination roles. This narrows your target list to organizations already familiar with the sponsorship process for your occupation.
Verify worksite-specific LCA coverage before accepting
If your role involves multiple project sites, confirm your employer will file a separate certified LCA for each worksite. A single LCA does not cover locations added after certification, and working at an unlisted site puts your status at risk.
Use O*NET to document your role's specialty occupation basis
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your SOC code and identify which listed tasks require degree-level engineering knowledge. Use this language when discussing job duties with your employer's immigration counsel before the I-129 is drafted.
Check prevailing wage tiers early in salary negotiations
Run your job title, SOC code, and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary talks begin. The certified LCA must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your area, so knowing the wage level upfront prevents offer letters that can't be sponsored.
Account for H-1B cap timing when evaluating start dates
If your target employer is cap-subject rather than cap-exempt, the selection rules have changed recently, affecting when you can realistically start. Build this timeline into any offer negotiation so your employer files before the registration window closes.
H-1B Visa Engineering Project Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Project Coordinator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Engineering Project Coordinator roles typically qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, construction management, or a directly related technical field. USCIS evaluates the actual job duties, not just the title, so the employer's petition must clearly connect your degree field to the core technical responsibilities of the role.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Project Coordinators?
Engineering and construction firms, infrastructure contractors, defense contractors, utilities, and large manufacturers are among the most active sponsors for this role. To find employers with verified H-1B filing history for engineering project coordination, browse Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies based on DOL Labor Condition Application data specific to this occupation.
How long does H-1B status last for an Engineering Project Coordinator?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if a PERM labor certification or I-140 immigrant petition has been filed and meets specific age thresholds under AC21 portability rules, so green card planning matters early in your H-1B timeline.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a new project site?
Each new worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL before you begin work there. Your employer must file an amended or new H-1B petition with USCIS if the worksite change constitutes a material change to your employment terms. Working at an uncertified location before the LCA is approved is a compliance violation that can affect your status.
Can I switch employers while on H-1B sponsorship as an Engineering Project Coordinator?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to change employers once your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS. You can begin working for the new employer as soon as the petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided your current status is valid and in good standing. The new employer must still file a certified LCA for your new worksite and wage level.