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Project Development Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring, and most active sponsors have established LCA filing histories you can verify before applying.
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INTRODUCTION
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $68,000 - $90,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.
The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.
You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Schneider Electric and our Efficiency team are looking for an Associate Project Development Manager to join our team within the East Region. The Associate Project Development Manager (PDM) primary function is to assist the project team, specifically the lead PDM, by acting as an intermediary between internal departments, supporting initial project setup, communicating and monitoring deadlines and associated deliverables with the team, tracking the project as it moves through the project development plan, facilitating internal communication between departments, and providing document control. The Associate PDM also supports project development by collecting project data onsite, coordinating with customers, conducting basic analysis and report writing.
What will you do:
- Project Safety
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Support safety strategy for the project and communicate safety requirements to all project team members and subcontractors.
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Customer Satisfaction
- Collaborate with customer, sales, and lead PDM to identify and understand the customer’s mission and vision.
- Support a project strategy that aligns with the customer’s mission and vision and operational needs.
- Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding project expectations.
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Facilitate the technical communication and presentation in customer project under mentorship of lead PDM.
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Project Planning and Management
- Collaborate with lead PDM to develop schedules/timelines, define intermediate milestones & associated deliverables, and create the project budget.
- Track intermediate milestones & associated deliverables to completion.
- Identify schedule delays and/or probability of missed deadlines and associated corrective action plans.
- Provide project status reports that include schedule, budget and issue analysis.
- Schedule Project Status Reviews and Team Meetings. Provide meeting minutes for meetings or coordinate with other administrative staff to provide meeting minutes of both internal and external meetings.
- Setup and maintain project collaboration archives. Provide document control (i.e. review, finalize/quality control/assemble, distribute & maintain) for all documents that are received from or issued to sources external to Schneider Electric such as client, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
- As required, assist project team members with the distribution of information amongst project team members to enable excellent communication and coordination amongst project team members.
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Manage the Project Debrief (Lessons Learned) function after each deliverable; organize and run the meeting. Coordinate with PACT resource if assigned.
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Project Development
- Assist lead PDM as needed (i.e. prepare documentation for kick off meetings, new project setup, correspondence, etc.).
- Lead effort to collect and organize project specific information from customer and/or jobsite such as utility bills, data loggers, record drawings, etc.
- Arrange customer site access with internal and external team members.
- Coordination of technical resources, both internal and external, to complete site audits and document scope of work details.
- Support energy engineers with the analysis of utility baselines and savings potential.
- Evaluate and apply for project funding incentives such as utility rebates and grants.
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Enter, monitor and track progress of project risks, issues and assumptions.
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Proposal and Report Development
- Develop detailed proposal outlines for Business Cases, Investment Grade Audits and Final Proposals inclusive of strategic themes, resource requirements, and proposal development timelines.
- Manage the project’s team through kick-off and status meetings to deliver pre-defined content per agreed upon timelines.
- Review and finalize all proposal sections for consistency, clarity, and compliance with requirements.
- Work with a predefined set of people to review the report.
- Incorporate review questions/comments into final submission and facilitate response from appropriate content contributors.
What will make you successful:
- 2-5 years professional work experience in a related field
- Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and accomplish tasks in a fast-paced, virtual work setting.
- Must have excellent communication skills, including oral and written skills, with strong listening and investigative abilities.
- Passionate about customer service and team success required.
- Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and present technical engineering materials in response to project development activities with internal and external customers. Subjects such as HVAC, Building Automation Controls, Building Energy Systems, Lighting, Electrical, Renewables, Solar would be most applicable.
- Ability to plan and organize multiple tasks and projects daily.
- Ability to identify issues/risk and devise appropriate action plans.
- Ability to hold project team members accountable for requested information and timelines.
- Ability to work with various personalities and maintain a cooperative and encouraging environment.
- Previous project management experience highly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Project is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to document information accurately.
- Ability to see the big picture as well as enter into the details without getting lost in them.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Project Development Manager
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS evaluates whether your degree directly relates to project development management. A degree in civil engineering, construction management, or business administration strengthens your petition. A degree in an unrelated field requires a detailed credential evaluation explaining how it connects.
Search LCA filings by job title
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified LCA filing history for project development and management roles. This shows you which companies have actively sponsored similar positions, so you target employers already set up for H-1B filing.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Look up the prevailing wage for your specific metro area using OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Employers must pay at least the DOL wage level for your job zone, and Level I or II wages for senior project roles are common RFE triggers.
Ask employers about cap-exempt filing options
If you're already on H-1B status with a cap-subject employer, a cap-exempt institution like a university research center or nonprofit can sponsor you outside the lottery. Project development roles exist at these organizations, and the filing timeline is more flexible.
Document your project portfolio for specialty occupation evidence
USCIS scrutinizes whether project development manager duties require a specialized degree rather than general business experience. Collect signed contracts, scope-of-work documents, and org charts showing you led technical or engineering-specific projects, not just administrative coordination.
Request premium processing when timelines are tight
If your project start date is fixed, ask your employer to file USCIS Form I-907 for premium processing, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days. This matters most for project managers tied to phased construction or contract milestones.
H-1B Visa Project Development Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Development Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific related field such as engineering, construction management, architecture, or business administration. USCIS may issue an RFE if the job description is broad or if the duties could be performed by someone without a directly related degree. A detailed job description tied to technical project deliverables strengthens the petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Project Development Manager positions?
Engineering and construction firms, energy developers, infrastructure companies, real estate developers, and large general contractors are among the most active sponsors for this title. You can identify specific employers with a documented H-1B filing history for project management roles by browsing Migrate Mate, which surfaces employer LCA data filtered by occupation.
How does the LCA process work for Project Development Manager roles?
Before filing an H-1B petition with USCIS, your employer must submit a Labor Condition Application to DOL certifying that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role in your work location. For project development managers, the prevailing wage varies significantly by metro area and wage level. LCA certification typically takes seven business days and must be completed before your I-129 is filed.
Can I change employers mid-project while on H-1B status as a Project Development Manager?
Yes, you can use H-1B portability under AC21 to start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, as long as your prior petition was approved and you've maintained lawful status. You don't need to wait for approval of the new petition. If your role at the new employer is in the same or a similar occupational classification, portability applies without restriction.
What documentation should I expect my employer to gather for an H-1B petition for this role?
Your employer will need a certified LCA, a detailed job description mapping your duties to the specialty occupation definition, your academic credentials and any equivalency evaluations, the I-129 petition form, and supporting evidence such as organizational charts and project contracts. For Project Development Manager roles where the degree requirement may be questioned, USCIS may also request evidence of industry norms showing that a degree is standard for similar positions.