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Facilities Project Managers oversee construction, renovation, and building systems projects that require on-site U.S. presence, making H-1B sponsorship common among corporate real estate teams, healthcare systems, and large institutional employers. Your degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management supports the specialty occupation classification USCIS requires.
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FPDC is responsible for executing over 400 active projects ranging from $1,000 to multi-billion-dollar builds, implementing a $10 billion capital expansion program spanning clinical, research, hospitality, and infrastructure facilities. FPDC has over 200 professionals including project managers, planners, architects, designers, and operations experts, working as a team to complete all of these projects.
Facilities Planning, Design and Construction (FPDC) manages funds and projects designated by The University of Texas System for improvements to MD Anderson facilities. The professionals working in FPDC provide their clients with architectural and engineering services, space standards and planning, and interior specifications for their projects. FPDC also handles the creation of long-term development plans for the institution and for specific divisions within MD Anderson. This includes strategic and long-term capital plans, project programming and development, facility assessment and capital improvement, code and development standards and master planning.
Join the team shaping the future of MD Anderson. As a key contributor in construction project management, your expertise will help build the infrastructure that supports our mission of excellence in cancer care, research, and innovation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary purpose of the Principal Project Manager position is to lead and direct project management staff in the implementation of capital and Facilities improvement projects with a total project cost less than $10 million. The individual will provide project management expertise and leadership in the planning, organizing and implementing of facilities projects through the direct supervision and management of project management staff. This position manages and monitors the day-to-day staff performance, their project progress, the development of project products using standardized processes and provides guidance to assure compliance and adherence to current institutional and industry standards. Principal project manager is also responsible for hiring employees, performing employee evaluations and where applicable, written coaching/counseling and employee notices.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Personnel Management:
- Supervise assigned personnel in the production of the business unit's products and services.
- Makes hiring recommendations for staff positions.
- Conducts performance evaluations and handles personnel issues.
- Establishes goals, determines resource requirements and allocates available resources to meet those goals.
- Creates and implements changes as needed to meet departmental, divisional or institutional goals in conjunction with the director of capital projects.
Support the development and implementation of project management staff training and mentoring that guides the staff in performing their job through their use of standardized products and processes.
Project Management:
- Guide and monitor the assigned project management staff to ensure they are adhering to the established operating procedures.
- Ensure that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and in accordance with applicable quality standards.
- Effectively manage the resources and staff in a manner that yields productive actions through managing workloads, conflicts, providing guidance to overcome barriers and validating efforts.
Contractual Documentation/Recordkeeping:
- Plans, defines, organizes, coordinates and directs contractual relationships for the assigned projects.
- Defines and implements contractual and financial strategies that optimize the resources of the Institution.
- Establishes & directs contracting strategies and negotiations for the Institution through subordinate managers, professionals and other staff.
- Coordinate the approval procedures with the Facilities Executive Steering Committee and associated State Agencies.
- Enforces contract terms and conditions with the vendors.
Other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: Seven years project/construction management related activities, including project management, budgeting and documentation.
- Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
- Preferred: Five years Construction and design experience working with or in an academic medical setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of true project management experience (assistant PM, project engineer, or similar roles will not qualify), with a strong emphasis on pre-construction/design. A background in architecture is essential, along with hands-on experience managing projects-preferably in healthcare settings. Successful candidates will also have demonstrated people leadership experience, not just project leadership.
This is a people leadership role-not a project management position. Ideal candidates should be genuinely interested in transitioning from managing projects to managing and developing people, with people leadership as the primary focus. Direct people management experience (beyond project or matrix leadership) is required, and a background in design is strongly preferred.
LOCATION
Hybrid schedule: Remotely, Monday & Friday; In-office Tuesday-Thursday
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $146,500 - $193,000 - $219,500
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB), plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
WHY JOIN MD ANDERSON?
- Be part of a world-renowned cancer center making an impact across Texas and beyond.
- Collaborate with top-tier leaders and institutions in academic medicine.
- Help shape the future of healthcare through bold, system-wide innovation.
- Work with a Mission-Driven Organization: Be part of MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer through integrated patient care, research, and education, contributing to a globally recognized institution with a meaningful purpose.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Requisition ID: 180507
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 183,000
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 219,500
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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INTRODUCTION
FPDC is responsible for executing over 400 active projects ranging from $1,000 to multi-billion-dollar builds, implementing a $10 billion capital expansion program spanning clinical, research, hospitality, and infrastructure facilities. FPDC has over 200 professionals including project managers, planners, architects, designers, and operations experts, working as a team to complete all of these projects.
Facilities Planning, Design and Construction (FPDC) manages funds and projects designated by The University of Texas System for improvements to MD Anderson facilities. The professionals working in FPDC provide their clients with architectural and engineering services, space standards and planning, and interior specifications for their projects. FPDC also handles the creation of long-term development plans for the institution and for specific divisions within MD Anderson. This includes strategic and long-term capital plans, project programming and development, facility assessment and capital improvement, code and development standards and master planning.
Join the team shaping the future of MD Anderson. As a key contributor in construction project management, your expertise will help build the infrastructure that supports our mission of excellence in cancer care, research, and innovation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary purpose of the Principal Project Manager position is to lead and direct project management staff in the implementation of capital and Facilities improvement projects with a total project cost less than $10 million. The individual will provide project management expertise and leadership in the planning, organizing and implementing of facilities projects through the direct supervision and management of project management staff. This position manages and monitors the day-to-day staff performance, their project progress, the development of project products using standardized processes and provides guidance to assure compliance and adherence to current institutional and industry standards. Principal project manager is also responsible for hiring employees, performing employee evaluations and where applicable, written coaching/counseling and employee notices.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Personnel Management:
- Supervise assigned personnel in the production of the business unit's products and services.
- Makes hiring recommendations for staff positions.
- Conducts performance evaluations and handles personnel issues.
- Establishes goals, determines resource requirements and allocates available resources to meet those goals.
- Creates and implements changes as needed to meet departmental, divisional or institutional goals in conjunction with the director of capital projects.
Support the development and implementation of project management staff training and mentoring that guides the staff in performing their job through their use of standardized products and processes.
Project Management:
- Guide and monitor the assigned project management staff to ensure they are adhering to the established operating procedures.
- Ensure that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and in accordance with applicable quality standards.
- Effectively manage the resources and staff in a manner that yields productive actions through managing workloads, conflicts, providing guidance to overcome barriers and validating efforts.
Contractual Documentation/Recordkeeping:
- Plans, defines, organizes, coordinates and directs contractual relationships for the assigned projects.
- Defines and implements contractual and financial strategies that optimize the resources of the Institution.
- Establishes & directs contracting strategies and negotiations for the Institution through subordinate managers, professionals and other staff.
- Coordinate the approval procedures with the Facilities Executive Steering Committee and associated State Agencies.
- Enforces contract terms and conditions with the vendors.
Other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: Seven years project/construction management related activities, including project management, budgeting and documentation.
- Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
- Preferred: Five years Construction and design experience working with or in an academic medical setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of true project management experience (assistant PM, project engineer, or similar roles will not qualify), with a strong emphasis on pre-construction/design. A background in architecture is essential, along with hands-on experience managing projects-preferably in healthcare settings. Successful candidates will also have demonstrated people leadership experience, not just project leadership.
This is a people leadership role-not a project management position. Ideal candidates should be genuinely interested in transitioning from managing projects to managing and developing people, with people leadership as the primary focus. Direct people management experience (beyond project or matrix leadership) is required, and a background in design is strongly preferred.
LOCATION
Hybrid schedule: Remotely, Monday & Friday; In-office Tuesday-Thursday
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $146,500 - $193,000 - $219,500
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB), plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
WHY JOIN MD ANDERSON?
- Be part of a world-renowned cancer center making an impact across Texas and beyond.
- Collaborate with top-tier leaders and institutions in academic medicine.
- Help shape the future of healthcare through bold, system-wide innovation.
- Work with a Mission-Driven Organization: Be part of MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer through integrated patient care, research, and education, contributing to a globally recognized institution with a meaningful purpose.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Requisition ID: 180507
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 183,000
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 219,500
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Facilities Project Manager
Align your degree to specialty occupation
USCIS requires your role to demand a specific bachelor's degree field. A degree in civil engineering, architecture, or construction management maps cleanly to Facilities Project Manager. A business or unrelated degree weakens the petition and invites an RFE.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before any offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing the floor protects you during negotiation.
Target employers with dedicated facilities teams
Corporations managing large real estate portfolios, hospital networks, and university systems typically maintain in-house facilities departments with established H-1B filing processes. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with LCA filing history in facilities and construction management roles.
Verify your employer is E-Verify enrolled
H-1B cap-subject employers must be enrolled in E-Verify. For Facilities Project Manager roles that involve federal contracts or government-adjacent properties, E-Verify enrollment is often a separate compliance requirement your employer already meets.
Document multi-site project authority carefully
If your role spans multiple facilities or locations, USCIS may scrutinize whether each site requires a separate LCA. Work with your employer to document a fixed primary worksite and clarify itinerant work provisions before the I-129 is filed.
Review the O*NET profile before your petition
The O*NET occupation profile for Facilities Managers lists degree requirements and specialized knowledge that directly supports the specialty occupation argument. Share this with your employer's attorney to strengthen the job duties section of the H-1B petition.
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Find Facilities Project Manager JobsFacilities Project Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Facilities Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as civil engineering, architecture, mechanical engineering, or construction management. Roles that accept any degree or rely primarily on trade experience rather than theoretical knowledge can face RFEs. Your job description should emphasize technical analysis, code compliance oversight, and systems engineering to support the specialty occupation classification.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Facilities Project Manager roles?
Healthcare systems, large universities, corporate real estate firms, and technology campuses with significant owned or leased facilities are the most consistent sponsors for this role. These employers maintain ongoing capital improvement programs that require full-time project management staff. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history specifically in facilities and construction management job categories.
Can I work across multiple buildings or campuses on an H-1B as a Facilities Project Manager?
You can, but your employer must file a separate Labor Condition Application for each worksite that is not within normal commuting distance of your primary location. Short-term placements at additional sites may fall under the itinerant worker exemption, but ongoing multi-site responsibility typically requires additional LCA coverage. Confirm your employer's plan before accepting a role with distributed facilities oversight.
What happens to my H-1B status if my facilities project ends before my visa expires?
Your H-1B is tied to your employer, not to a specific project. As long as your employer-employee relationship continues and the employer has work for you, your status remains valid even if the original project concludes. If your position is eliminated entirely, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, or take other action to maintain status.
Does facilities project management work qualify for H-1B cap exemption through a university or nonprofit?
If you're employed directly by a qualifying institution such as a university, nonprofit research organization, or government research entity, your position may be cap-exempt, meaning no lottery is required. Facilities staff employed by a third-party contractor working on a university campus typically do not qualify. The exemption applies to direct employment relationships with the cap-exempt institution, not to work performed at their facilities.
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