H-1B Visa Project Controls Manager Jobs
Project Controls Manager roles, covering cost engineering, schedule management, and earned value analysis, qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field. Capital-intensive industries like energy, infrastructure, and defense consistently file LCAs for this title, making it one of the more reliably sponsored positions in project delivery.
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Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Project Controls
Location: Centennial, CO Westminster, CO
Reports to: Regional Director Planning & Controls
Employment Type: Full Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
About Loenbro
Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.
At Loenbro, we don't just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.
Position Overview: Responsible for implementing, training, and auditing all project controls functions on large construction projects. This position works in close partnership with the Project Management and Regional Operations teams to ensure that the project is delivered on time and on budget. The primary responsibility is to support the Project Manager regarding all client facing and internal reporting. Project Controls activities include project kickoff, project tracking, productivity monitoring, update P6 man loaded, and cost loaded schedule, contract management, change order control, project billing, project forecasting, and project closeout.
Job Duties:
- Interact with the Project Management team and corporate management team and participate in regular project meetings. Gather information and prepare reports and presentations of information as needed on the project.
- Identify and communicate design changes, scope changes and schedule slippages and potential impacts and participate in the identification of mitigations. Ensure trends of cost and schedule are identified, manage change management process and communicate and suggest corrective actions.
- Coordinate with cross functional team in project setting, ensure project controls team members are interfacing with engineering, procurement, contracts and construction on concepts and relationships to the scope of work and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Oversees project baseline process for cost, schedule and progress and ensure all project systems are implemented according to process and company standards and procedures.
- Ensure full implementation of company processes and procedures as well as industry best practices with regards to project controls on the project following the company process.
- Establish risk management protocol which includes identification, documentation, mitigation and tracking of potential risks on the project. In addition, determine potential cost and schedule/progress impacts of potential risks as they are identified.
- Ensure the accuracy of reported progress percentage based on the rules of credit established within the project. Develop progress measurement process for required scopes of work.
- Establish and manage project schedule development, review and update processes and ensure accuracy and alignment with the overall master schedule.
- Manage and ensure all project required reporting is pared and submitted as per approved reporting schedule for the project.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of Project controls experience in the construction of commercial / industrial projects. Electrical experience preferred.
- Experience with HCSS Heavy Job or similar job costing program.
- Experience with P6 or similar scheduling software.
- Experience with Viewpoint or similar account software.
- Experience with Heavy Bid or similar estimating software.
- Proficient with all Microsoft Office products.
- Driver's license with a clean driving record and maintenance of such driving record.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
- Indoor office setting with controlled temperature.
- Frequent visits to outdoor construction sites with exposure to weather extremes.
- Potential exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, or other environmental factors.
- Ability to use ladders, scaffolding, stairs, and lifts at commercial or industrial properties.
This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.
Benefits
Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.
Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you're ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:
- Living with Integrity
- Exceeding Expectations
- Acting with Urgency
- Delivering Excellence
…we want to hear from you.
Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Title: Project Controls Manager - West
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Project Controls
Location: Centennial, CO Westminster, CO
Reports to: Regional Director Planning & Controls
Employment Type: Full Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
About Loenbro
Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.
At Loenbro, we don't just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.
Position Overview: Responsible for implementing, training, and auditing all project controls functions on large construction projects. This position works in close partnership with the Project Management and Regional Operations teams to ensure that the project is delivered on time and on budget. The primary responsibility is to support the Project Manager regarding all client facing and internal reporting. Project Controls activities include project kickoff, project tracking, productivity monitoring, update P6 man loaded, and cost loaded schedule, contract management, change order control, project billing, project forecasting, and project closeout.
Job Duties:
- Interact with the Project Management team and corporate management team and participate in regular project meetings. Gather information and prepare reports and presentations of information as needed on the project.
- Identify and communicate design changes, scope changes and schedule slippages and potential impacts and participate in the identification of mitigations. Ensure trends of cost and schedule are identified, manage change management process and communicate and suggest corrective actions.
- Coordinate with cross functional team in project setting, ensure project controls team members are interfacing with engineering, procurement, contracts and construction on concepts and relationships to the scope of work and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Oversees project baseline process for cost, schedule and progress and ensure all project systems are implemented according to process and company standards and procedures.
- Ensure full implementation of company processes and procedures as well as industry best practices with regards to project controls on the project following the company process.
- Establish risk management protocol which includes identification, documentation, mitigation and tracking of potential risks on the project. In addition, determine potential cost and schedule/progress impacts of potential risks as they are identified.
- Ensure the accuracy of reported progress percentage based on the rules of credit established within the project. Develop progress measurement process for required scopes of work.
- Establish and manage project schedule development, review and update processes and ensure accuracy and alignment with the overall master schedule.
- Manage and ensure all project required reporting is pared and submitted as per approved reporting schedule for the project.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of Project controls experience in the construction of commercial / industrial projects. Electrical experience preferred.
- Experience with HCSS Heavy Job or similar job costing program.
- Experience with P6 or similar scheduling software.
- Experience with Viewpoint or similar account software.
- Experience with Heavy Bid or similar estimating software.
- Proficient with all Microsoft Office products.
- Driver's license with a clean driving record and maintenance of such driving record.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
- Indoor office setting with controlled temperature.
- Frequent visits to outdoor construction sites with exposure to weather extremes.
- Potential exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, or other environmental factors.
- Ability to use ladders, scaffolding, stairs, and lifts at commercial or industrial properties.
This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.
Benefits
Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.
Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you're ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:
- Living with Integrity
- Exceeding Expectations
- Acting with Urgency
- Delivering Excellence
…we want to hear from you.
Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Project Controls Manager
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to project controls work. A degree in industrial engineering, civil engineering, or construction management strengthens your case more than a general business degree paired with certifications alone.
Target LCA-heavy industries first
Energy, oil and gas, defense contracting, and large infrastructure firms file the highest volumes of LCAs for project controls roles. Prioritize employers in those sectors, where H-1B sponsorship for this title is routine rather than exceptional.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Project Controls Manager openings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation code, so you're not spending time on postings from companies that have never sponsored this role.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before offer stage
Run your target location and job title through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Knowing whether your offer falls at Level II or Level III wages helps you evaluate whether an employer's offer meets DOL certification requirements.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early
Nonprofits, government research labs, and universities attached to project controls work may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. If you're open to those environments, you can bypass the lottery entirely and file any time of year.
Align your I-129 job duties with your LCA SOC code
Project controls work often maps to multiple SOC codes. Make sure your employer's I-129 petition describes your actual duties in terms that match the certified LCA occupation code, or USCIS may issue an RFE questioning specialty occupation status.
H-1B Visa Project Controls Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Controls Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as engineering, construction management, or applied science. The key is that the employer must be able to show the degree requirement is normal for the industry and specific to the role, not just a preferred credential. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more vulnerable to RFEs.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for this role?
Energy, oil and gas, aerospace and defense, large-scale civil infrastructure, and engineering and construction firms account for the bulk of H-1B LCA filings for project controls titles. These industries run multi-year capital projects where dedicated controls managers are a staffing norm, making sponsorship more routine. Use Migrate Mate to browse openings filtered to employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation.
What happens to my H-1B if my project ends before the visa expires?
If your employer terminates you before your H-1B period ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart. A project completion is treated the same as any other termination. Your new employer would need to file an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin working for them as soon as USCIS receives the filing, not after approval.
Can a staffing agency or project management consultancy sponsor my H-1B?
Yes, but USCIS applies additional scrutiny to staffing and consulting arrangements. The sponsoring employer must demonstrate it retains control over your work, including the right to supervise, direct, and terminate your employment. If you're placed at a client site, the petition needs to show that relationship clearly. End-client letters confirming the assignment and your supervisor contact are commonly requested.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect project controls offers?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, location, and experience level before USCIS will approve your petition. For project controls managers, wages vary significantly by industry and metro area. You can look up the applicable wage level for any location using the OFLC Wage Search. An offer below the certified LCA wage is a filing blocker, not just a negotiation issue.