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Get Access To All JobsApplication deadline
01 June 2026
Recruitment type
Full-Time, Permanent
Country
United States
Locations
Seattle, WA, Oakland, CA, Portland, OR
Req. ID
60963
Project Coordinator
Oakland/ Seattle/ Portland
Regular
Hybrid
Do you want to expand your potential in an outstanding environment, where we collaborate on shaping tomorrow's societies? Can you assist in the creation and maintenance of budgets, financial models, key KPIs, and forecasts? And are you self-motivated and able to work effectively autonomously and as a team member? Then, here is your chance to convert aspirations into actions.
Turn challenges into sustainable solutions
We are looking for a Project Coordinator to join our team. You will work closely with a team of experts working alongside our customers on some of North America's most significant projects.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Assists in project planning, monitoring, and forecasting, including resource allocation, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Supports project change, and risk management, and ensures compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Facilitates meetings, prepares agendas, and manages documentation.
- Maintains stakeholder relations and communicates project requirements to teams.
- Tracks project financial performance, manages earned value and analyzes reports.
- Assists in subcontractor management, invoicing, and contract preparation.
Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future
The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.
On top of that, you will have:
- Completed post-secondary education in engineering, business, project management, construction management, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in project coordination/management, project controls, commercial contracts, or financial roles, preferably in construction or engineering.
- Proficiency in project management fundamentals, including earned value analysis, work breakdown structure, and project management plan development.
- Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities, adaptability to changing priorities, and effective collaboration with stakeholders.
A place to work and so much more
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.
We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.
With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently 7,300 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.
What we also offer:
Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.
Some of our benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangement
- Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave
- Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share
- Full time hires get minimum 3 weeks vacation to start
- Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
- Paid sick leave
- Annual fitness subsidy - yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga, or gym membership
- 401K contribution matching with generous company match
- Personal and professional development fund
- Parking or public transit allowance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Referral incentive program
- Frequent social events
Base compensation: $57,600 to $90,000 for Oakland and Seattle location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location.
Got more questions?
Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve, and what life is like at COWI.
Equal opportunity employer
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Application deadline
01 June 2026
Recruitment type
Full-Time, Permanent
Country
United States
Locations
Seattle, WA, Oakland, CA, Portland, OR
Req. ID
60963
Project Coordinator
Oakland/ Seattle/ Portland
Regular
Hybrid
Do you want to expand your potential in an outstanding environment, where we collaborate on shaping tomorrow's societies? Can you assist in the creation and maintenance of budgets, financial models, key KPIs, and forecasts? And are you self-motivated and able to work effectively autonomously and as a team member? Then, here is your chance to convert aspirations into actions.
Turn challenges into sustainable solutions
We are looking for a Project Coordinator to join our team. You will work closely with a team of experts working alongside our customers on some of North America's most significant projects.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Assists in project planning, monitoring, and forecasting, including resource allocation, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Supports project change, and risk management, and ensures compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Facilitates meetings, prepares agendas, and manages documentation.
- Maintains stakeholder relations and communicates project requirements to teams.
- Tracks project financial performance, manages earned value and analyzes reports.
- Assists in subcontractor management, invoicing, and contract preparation.
Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future
The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.
On top of that, you will have:
- Completed post-secondary education in engineering, business, project management, construction management, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in project coordination/management, project controls, commercial contracts, or financial roles, preferably in construction or engineering.
- Proficiency in project management fundamentals, including earned value analysis, work breakdown structure, and project management plan development.
- Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities, adaptability to changing priorities, and effective collaboration with stakeholders.
A place to work and so much more
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.
We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.
With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently 7,300 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.
What we also offer:
Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.
Some of our benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangement
- Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave
- Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share
- Full time hires get minimum 3 weeks vacation to start
- Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
- Paid sick leave
- Annual fitness subsidy - yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga, or gym membership
- 401K contribution matching with generous company match
- Personal and professional development fund
- Parking or public transit allowance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Referral incentive program
- Frequent social events
Base compensation: $57,600 to $90,000 for Oakland and Seattle location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location.
Got more questions?
Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve, and what life is like at COWI.
Equal opportunity employer
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Project Coordinator
Frame your degree as field-specific
H-1B eligibility for Project Coordinator roles hinges on specialty occupation status. Pull your job description and map it directly to your degree field before applying. Roles tied to IT systems, construction, or engineering projects have stronger LCA approval records than general administrative titles.
Check employer LCA history before applying
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to confirm a company has filed LCAs for Project Coordinator roles specifically, not just other titles. Employers who've sponsored this exact role before are far more likely to repeat the process without internal legal pushback.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster timelines
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning you can start on H-1B any time of year without entering the March lottery. Project Coordinator roles at hospital systems or university facilities departments often qualify under this pathway.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to find Project Coordinator openings at employers with confirmed H-1B filing history. The platform surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by role and employer, so you're not guessing which companies will actually file.
Request premium processing in your offer negotiation
USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days for an additional fee paid by the employer. Raise this during offer negotiation, not after signing. Employers already sponsoring H-1B holders at scale are accustomed to the request.
Verify the prevailing wage before your offer
Run your job title, location, and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search before discussing compensation. Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for the LCA to certify. A gap here can delay or derail the petition entirely.
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Find Project Coordinator JobsProject Coordinator H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires that the role normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. A Project Coordinator role tied to IT implementation, construction management, or engineering projects is stronger than a general administrative coordination title. Your employer's job description and your degree field must align directly for the petition to hold up.
Which industries hire Project Coordinators with H-1B sponsorship most often?
Technology, healthcare, construction, and government contracting firms file the most H-1B LCAs for Project Coordinator and adjacent titles. These industries have established legal infrastructure for sponsorship and regularly hire international professionals. You can find employers with confirmed filing history for this role on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Project Coordinator role at a different company?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, provided your original H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a related specialty occupation. Your new employer files a new I-129 petition and LCA before you transition.
What happens if my H-1B petition is denied for a Project Coordinator position?
If USCIS issues a denial or Request for Evidence, it typically challenges specialty occupation status or the degree-to-job-field connection. Your employer's immigration attorney can respond to an RFE with supporting documentation, including the O*NET occupation profile for the role, expert opinion letters, and evidence that the position requires the specific degree you hold. Denial doesn't permanently bar refiling.
How far in advance should I start looking for a Project Coordinator role that sponsors H-1B?
For cap-subject H-1B petitions, registration opens in March for an October 1 start date, so you need a job offer and a willing employer before early March of that year. Most employers want two to three months to prepare the LCA and petition. Start your search at least six months before the March window to give employers enough runway to file.
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