H-1B Visa Project Controls Engineer Jobs
Project Controls Engineers manage cost, schedule, and risk on large capital projects, making the role a consistent fit for H-1B visa specialty occupation classification. Employers in energy, construction, and infrastructure regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this title. Find open roles at verified H-1B-sponsoring employers here.
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What You'll Be Doing
Job Scope: Generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under minimal supervision.
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Developing schedules and analysis for contract packages to forecast construction activities and identify coordination issues where safety and schedule can potentially be in conflict.
- Developing, monitoring and updating schedules by obtaining updates through meetings, construction coordination interviews and field verification.
- Complete understanding of Earned Value and Project Productivity.
- Monitoring and maintaining the change notice/change order management system. Assisting in facilitating weekly change notice hearings and change committee meetings.
- Developing estimates for construction projects including but not limited to estimates associated with change notices.
- Developing and maintaining the cost system including reconciling commitments, change orders, contractor invoices and producing cost reports.
- Developing, monitoring, and updating schedules. Establishing a progressive system for projects.
- Assisting clients and teammates in developing construction and contract strategies for constructability of projects as it pertains to logistics and safety.
- Assisting in quantity analysis for the duration of activities and for estimating purposes.
- Interacting and leading Project Controls efforts with clients, contractors and internal teammates on projects and Hargrove required management direction within the Project Controls discipline.
Ideal Background
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field is highly preferred.
Certification: AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires 15 or more years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
- Extreme attention to detail.
- Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines.
- Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences.
- Ability to set priorities.
- Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors to ascertain and understand pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates and/or project costs.
- Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
- Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts.
- Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project controls deliverables.
- Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.
- Ability to determine construction material quantities.
- Experienced in estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work. Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
- Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software and Timberline Estimating software.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Project Controls Engineer
Align your credentials to SOC codes
Project Controls Engineer maps to multiple SOC codes depending on industry. Check O*NET for the correct occupational classification before applying. Mismatched credentials slow LCA filing and can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before you enter salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that threshold, so knowing the number protects you.
Target EPC firms with active LCA histories
Engineering, procurement, and construction firms and large owner-operators in energy and infrastructure file H-1B petitions for Project Controls Engineers most regularly. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this role.
Confirm specialty occupation documentation early
USCIS scrutinizes whether Project Controls Engineer qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer's job description is broad. Ask your prospective employer to define the minimum degree requirement in the job posting and offer letter before the I-129 is filed.
Plan around the 60-day grace period between roles
If you're changing employers, your H-1B status includes a 60-day grace period after your last day. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition within that window so you can start work once the receipt notice arrives.
Request premium processing when timelines are tight
Project-based roles often have fixed mobilization dates. Ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing, which moves USCIS adjudication to 15 business days and reduces the risk of missing a project start.
H-1B Visa Project Controls Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Project Controls Engineer qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, construction management, or a directly related technical field. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title. If the posting accepts any degree or substitutes years of experience for the degree requirement without a parallel technical requirement, the petition is more likely to face scrutiny.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for this role?
Oil and gas, power generation, infrastructure, and large-scale industrial construction consistently file H-1B petitions for Project Controls Engineers. Owner-operators running multi-year capital programs and EPC contractors managing those projects are the most active sponsors. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Project Controls Engineer role mid-project?
Yes. An H-1B transfer allows you to start working for a new employer once the transfer petition is filed and a receipt notice is issued, without waiting for full approval. The new employer files a fresh I-129 petition with an updated LCA. Make sure the new LCA reflects the correct prevailing wage for the work location, which may differ from your previous employer's site.
How does project-based work affect my H-1B status as a Project Controls Engineer?
H-1B status is tied to the petitioning employer, not a specific project. If you're assigned to different client sites, your employer's LCA must cover each work location or list it as a secondary worksite. If a project ends and your employer has no backfill role, you enter the 60-day grace period, after which your status lapses if no new petition is filed.
What should I check in a job offer before H-1B filing begins?
Confirm the offer letter states a specific degree requirement in a technical field, not just preferred qualifications. Verify the job title matches the SOC code your employer intends to use on the LCA. Check that the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the work location using OFLC Wage Search. These details directly affect whether USCIS approves the I-129 petition.