H-1B Visa Project Administrator Jobs

Project Administrator roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or a related field. Many employers in construction, IT, and healthcare actively file LCAs for this title. Find H-1B-sponsored Project Administrator openings verified through DOL filing history.

See All Project Administrator Jobs

Overview

Open Jobs3,947+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type77% On-site
Median Salary$98K
Top LocationRemote
Most JobsMedpace

Showing 5 of 3,947+ Project Administrator jobs

Trane Technologies
Project Administrator
We won't show you this job again
Trane Technologies
New 11h ago
Project Administrator
Trane Technologies
Denver, Colorado
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
Finance
Accounting
$59,153/yr - $83,090/yr
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
Associate's
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Give feedback about this job
Min 10 characters (0/10)
Co Architects
Project Administrator
We won't show you this job again
Co Architects
New 20h ago
Project Administrator
Co Architects
Clackamas, Oregon
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
Project Management
$62,000/yr - $75,000/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
None
51-200

Have you applied for this role?

Give feedback about this job
Min 10 characters (0/10)
Suffolk Construction
Project Administrator
We won't show you this job again
Suffolk Construction
Added 3d ago
Project Administrator
Suffolk Construction
Los Angeles, California
Administrative & Office Support
Project & Program Management
$29/hr - $40/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Give feedback about this job
Min 10 characters (0/10)
McCarthy Building
Project Administrator
We won't show you this job again
McCarthy Building
Added 4d ago
Project Administrator
McCarthy Building
St. Louis, Missouri
Administrative & Office Support
Project & Program Management
Finance
Accounting
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
None
5,001-10,000

Have you applied for this role?

Give feedback about this job
Min 10 characters (0/10)
Sundt
Project Administrator Sr
We won't show you this job again
Sundt
Added 5d ago
Project Administrator Sr
Sundt
Big Spring, Texas
Administrative & Office Support
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Associate's
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Give feedback about this job
Min 10 characters (0/10)

See all 3,947+ Project Administrator jobs

Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Project Administrator roles.

Get Access To All Jobs

See all 3,947+ Project Administrator jobs

Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Project Administrator roles.

Get Access To All Jobs

Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Project Administrator

Verify your degree field matches the role

USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the Project Administrator position. A business, engineering, or IT management degree strengthens your case. A general studies degree with no project management coursework creates RFE risk.

Check employer LCA history before applying

Use Migrate Mate to filter Project Administrator postings by verified DOL LCA filing history. This tells you which employers have actually sponsored this title before, not just which ones claim they're open to sponsorship.

Target industries with consistent H-1B filing patterns

Construction management, IT services, and healthcare systems file LCAs for Project Administrator roles most consistently. Prioritize employers in those sectors rather than spreading applications across industries with no H-1B track record for this title.

Request a prevailing wage determination early

Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage before filing the LCA. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-3021 for Construction Managers or 15-1299 for IT Project Managers to confirm the wage level before offer negotiations.

Clarify the job duties in your offer letter

Generic offer letters listing only the title create specialty occupation challenges at USCIS. Get the duties section to specify degree-required tasks: budget oversight, cross-functional coordination, and deliverable tracking tied to your academic background.

Plan around the 60-day grace period when switching roles

If you're changing employers, your new H-1B must be filed before your current status ends. The 60-day grace period after job loss doesn't restart your work authorization. File as soon as you have a signed offer, not after onboarding.

Project Administrator jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.

Find Project Administrator Jobs

Project Administrator H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Project Administrator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

It can, but it isn't automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the specific position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Project Administrator roles in IT, construction, or healthcare with duties tied to a technical or business degree typically qualify. Generalist administrative roles with no degree requirement usually don't. The employer's job description and internal hiring standards are what USCIS scrutinizes.

Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Project Administrator jobs?

Employers in IT services, engineering firms, hospital systems, and large construction contractors file LCAs for Project Administrator roles most frequently. The best way to identify them is through DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data, which shows actual filing history by job title and employer. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you can filter for employers who have sponsored this specific title.

What SOC code does a Project Administrator fall under for the LCA?

It depends on the industry. Construction-focused roles typically use SOC code 11-3021 (Construction Managers). IT project roles often fall under 15-1299 or 11-3021 depending on how the employer classifies the duties. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage level, so confirming it with your employer before the LCA is filed affects your required salary and your H-1B petition's defensibility.

Can I use an O*NET profile to support my H-1B specialty occupation argument?

Yes. O*NET classifies Project Administrator duties under management and business operations, and it documents the typical education level required. Your employer's attorney can reference the O*NET occupation profile to support the specialty occupation argument if USCIS issues an RFE questioning whether the role requires a bachelor's degree. Pairing it with your employer's internal job posting and degree requirements strengthens the response.

What happens to my H-1B status if my Project Administrator contract ends early?

You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. You can't work during this window. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends, you can begin work once USCIS receives the filing. Acting quickly matters because the 60-day window doesn't extend.

See which Project Administrator employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.

Search Project Administrator Jobs