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Project Director roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, or a related field. Employers file an LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 65,000-cap lottery applies unless your employer holds cap-exempt status.
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Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.
The Role We Want You For
As a Project Director, you will be based on the construction project site and provide leadership on projects as the "single point of contact" for the owner, design department, and the project staff. Ensure quality and timely execution of design-build projects from design to completion and deliver the best solutions on projects valued anywhere from a $60 million to over $250 million. At Clayco, The Project Director will work with marketing, pre-construction services, business unit leaders, and mentoring Project Managers and Engineers and have overall responsibility for these projects.
The Specifics of the Role
- Build client and subcontractor relationships.
- Team with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage a design schedule.
- Establish project forecasts and budgets.
- Manage costs.
- Accept full responsibility for project execution.
- Mentor and develop project management staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related.
- 15+ years of experience managing construction projects ($100+ million) ideally design-build.
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
- Previous experience leading a successful project management team.
- Ability to walk a job site, climb ladders, and scale multi-floor scaffolding.
- Ability to lift objects of at least 50 lbs.
Some Things You Should Know
- Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
- No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
- We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
- The pace is fast!
- This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.
Why Clayco?
- 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
- The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
About us
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.
The Role We Want You For
As a Project Director, you will be based on the construction project site and provide leadership on projects as the "single point of contact" for the owner, design department, and the project staff. Ensure quality and timely execution of design-build projects from design to completion and deliver the best solutions on projects valued anywhere from a $60 million to over $250 million. At Clayco, The Project Director will work with marketing, pre-construction services, business unit leaders, and mentoring Project Managers and Engineers and have overall responsibility for these projects.
The Specifics of the Role
- Build client and subcontractor relationships.
- Team with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage a design schedule.
- Establish project forecasts and budgets.
- Manage costs.
- Accept full responsibility for project execution.
- Mentor and develop project management staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related.
- 15+ years of experience managing construction projects ($100+ million) ideally design-build.
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
- Previous experience leading a successful project management team.
- Ability to walk a job site, climb ladders, and scale multi-floor scaffolding.
- Ability to lift objects of at least 50 lbs.
Some Things You Should Know
- Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
- No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
- We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
- The pace is fast!
- This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.
Why Clayco?
- 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
- The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Project Director
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Pull together degree certificates, transcripts, and any PMP or CAPM credentials before applying. USCIS scrutinizes Project Director petitions for degree-field alignment, so evidence that your education directly supports the role strengthens your case.
Check LCA filing history by SOC code
Project Directors typically file under SOC 11-9199 or 11-1021. Search the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which employers have certified LCAs for those codes recently. Frequent filers signal an active sponsorship pipeline for your target role.
Target cap-exempt employers to skip the lottery
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the annual 65,000-cap lottery entirely. Program management and capital project director roles exist in all three sectors.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by the Project Director job title on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B filing history for that role. You'll avoid cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored the position.
Negotiate petition timing around the April filing window
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only be filed from April 1 for an October 1 start date. Secure your offer and complete the LCA certification before the registration window opens in March so your employer files on day one.
Use O*NET to align your job description with specialty occupation standards
USCIS expects the Project Director job description to demonstrate that a specific bachelor's degree is a minimum requirement. Cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile to ensure your duties and the degree requirement in your offer letter are consistent.
H-1B Visa Project Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as engineering, construction management, business administration, or information technology. Generic management experience alone isn't sufficient. Your employer's job description must establish that the degree is a minimum requirement for the role, not just preferred.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Project Directors?
Engineering and construction firms, IT consulting companies, healthcare systems, and federal contractors are consistent H-1B sponsors for Project Director roles. Cap-exempt institutions, including universities and nonprofit research organizations, sponsor year-round without lottery risk. Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B filing history by role so you can target employers who have sponsored Project Director positions specifically.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Project Director hiring?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for the Project Director role in your work location before certifying the LCA. The wage is determined by the job's SOC code and the local wage level. Employers must post a notice at the worksite and attest to the wage in the LCA before USCIS will accept the petition.
Can I change employers as a Project Director on an H-1B?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as you've had a valid H-1B for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file an amended petition if your job duties change materially from those in the original petition.
Does a PMP certification help with an H-1B petition for Project Director roles?
A PMP credential strengthens your petition by demonstrating specialized knowledge, but USCIS requires a qualifying bachelor's degree as the foundation for specialty occupation status. The PMP alone doesn't substitute for a degree. It's most useful as supporting evidence when your degree field isn't a direct match for the Project Director position description.