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Project Management Consultant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Employers file an LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 65,000 cap plus 20,000 master's exemption applies unless your employer is a qualifying nonprofit or university.
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Get Access To All JobsYou have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
Individual contributor responsible for the overall management of the most complex liability construction defect claims. Recognized as the most senior technical expert in the interpretation of complex or unusual policy coverages in area of expertise. In conjunction with senior level management, works within assigned limits of the broadest authority on assignments requiring the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination. Has national or company-wide scope of responsibility within specialty area.
This position enjoys a flexible, hybrid work schedule and is available in any location near a CNA office.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
- Manages the most complex investigations of claims, including coverage defenses, liability and damages exposures. Determines if a major claim should be settled or litigated and implements an appropriate resolution strategy accordingly. Effectively manages loss costs and claim expenses on major claims.
- Directs all types of investigative activity or litigation on major claims and ensures adequate and timely reserves are set. Consults and collaborates with staff counsel or panel attorneys regarding discovery and litigation strategy.
- Directs and may engage in the negotiation of the most complex settlement packages to drive cost effective and timely settlements.
- Makes recommendations to and participates with senior management and business leaders in the development and implementation of claims policy and business strategy.
- Actively pursues and identifies ways to reduce inefficiencies in claims processes.
- Utilizes oral presentation and writing skills to escalate or efficiently communicate appropriate exposures to senior claims management and other internal business partners, as needed.
- Keeps current on state/territory regulations and issues industry activity and trends. May represent company in industry trade groups or other important events involving external business partners and clients.
- Mentors and guides less experienced claims staff and other functional areas. Contributes to the development of claim training.
- Responsible for special claims projects and presentations.
Identifies trends in complex claims and settlement strategies and communicates to senior management.
Reporting Relationship
Director or above
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- The highest level of technical and product specific expertise, claims resolution skill and knowledge of insurance and claims principles, practices and procedures.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment to effectively evaluate and handle ambiguous situations and issues as well as analyze, distill and communicate important aspects of them succinctly.
- Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
- Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software and company systems.
- Ability to embrace change and value diverse opinions and ideas.
- Effectively manages multiple projects.
- Ability to articulate complex claim facts, issues and analyses in concise presentations to business partners and management as well as in internal reports.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Professional designations preferred.
- Typically a minimum 10 years claims experience with proven track record of success.
LI-CP1
LI-Hybrid
In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $97,000 to $189,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.
CNA utilizes AI-enabled technology during the recruiting process. For more information, please visit our careers page.
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com.
You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
Individual contributor responsible for the overall management of the most complex liability construction defect claims. Recognized as the most senior technical expert in the interpretation of complex or unusual policy coverages in area of expertise. In conjunction with senior level management, works within assigned limits of the broadest authority on assignments requiring the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination. Has national or company-wide scope of responsibility within specialty area.
This position enjoys a flexible, hybrid work schedule and is available in any location near a CNA office.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
- Manages the most complex investigations of claims, including coverage defenses, liability and damages exposures. Determines if a major claim should be settled or litigated and implements an appropriate resolution strategy accordingly. Effectively manages loss costs and claim expenses on major claims.
- Directs all types of investigative activity or litigation on major claims and ensures adequate and timely reserves are set. Consults and collaborates with staff counsel or panel attorneys regarding discovery and litigation strategy.
- Directs and may engage in the negotiation of the most complex settlement packages to drive cost effective and timely settlements.
- Makes recommendations to and participates with senior management and business leaders in the development and implementation of claims policy and business strategy.
- Actively pursues and identifies ways to reduce inefficiencies in claims processes.
- Utilizes oral presentation and writing skills to escalate or efficiently communicate appropriate exposures to senior claims management and other internal business partners, as needed.
- Keeps current on state/territory regulations and issues industry activity and trends. May represent company in industry trade groups or other important events involving external business partners and clients.
- Mentors and guides less experienced claims staff and other functional areas. Contributes to the development of claim training.
- Responsible for special claims projects and presentations.
Identifies trends in complex claims and settlement strategies and communicates to senior management.
Reporting Relationship
Director or above
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- The highest level of technical and product specific expertise, claims resolution skill and knowledge of insurance and claims principles, practices and procedures.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of CNA's internal and external business partners.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment to effectively evaluate and handle ambiguous situations and issues as well as analyze, distill and communicate important aspects of them succinctly.
- Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems.
- Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software and company systems.
- Ability to embrace change and value diverse opinions and ideas.
- Effectively manages multiple projects.
- Ability to articulate complex claim facts, issues and analyses in concise presentations to business partners and management as well as in internal reports.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Professional designations preferred.
- Typically a minimum 10 years claims experience with proven track record of success.
LI-CP1
LI-Hybrid
In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $97,000 to $189,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.
CNA utilizes AI-enabled technology during the recruiting process. For more information, please visit our careers page.
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Project Management Consultant
Align your credentials to SOC code 13-1082
Project Management Consultants are classified under SOC code 13-1082 in the O*NET system. Confirm your degree field matches this classification before applying, mismatched credentials are the leading cause of specialty occupation RFEs for consulting roles.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use OFLC Wage Search to filter employers who have certified LCAs for management consulting roles. Employers with repeated filings have an established H-1B workflow, which reduces processing delays and last-minute petition errors on your behalf.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Search Project Management Consultant roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B filing history. Filtering by visa sponsorship upfront saves weeks spent pursuing employers who informally discourage sponsorship during the offer stage.
Request premium processing before your start date
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For consulting roles with defined project start dates, standard processing timelines can push your first day past the contract window, so ask your employer to elect premium during petition filing.
Clarify your prevailing wage tier during negotiations
DOL assigns Project Management Consultants to one of four wage levels based on experience and supervisory responsibility. Before signing an offer, verify which level your employer filed under using OFLC Wage Search, a Level I filing for a senior-scope role can create compliance problems at renewal.
Document client site work in your petition cover letter
Project Management Consultants often work at client sites, which USCIS scrutinizes under itinerary requirements for consulting petitions. Your petition cover letter must list anticipated work locations and confirm the specialty occupation requirement applies at each site.
H-1B Visa Project Management Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Management Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, engineering, or information systems. Generic management consulting roles that accept any degree can be challenged by USCIS as not meeting the specialty occupation standard, so the job description must tie the degree requirement to the actual duties performed.
How does client-site consulting work affect my H-1B petition?
USCIS requires petitions for consulting roles to include an itinerary identifying work locations when assignments span multiple client sites. Your employer should file an amended petition if you're placed at a new client site outside the metropolitan statistical area listed in the original LCA. Missing this step is one of the more common compliance gaps for consultants on H-1B status.
What happens to my H-1B status if my consulting engagement ends early?
If your employment ends before your H-1B validity period expires, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new employer, transfer your H-1B, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends. Consulting contracts ending early are common, so understanding this window before accepting a project-based role matters.
Can I work as an independent Project Management Consultant on an H-1B?
No. H-1B status requires a U.S. employer to file and maintain your petition. You can't self-petition or work as a sole proprietor. If you want to consult independently, you'd need a different immigration pathway. On H-1B, you must remain in a valid employer-employee relationship with the sponsoring company throughout your authorized period.
How do I find Project Management Consultant employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters Project Management Consultant roles by verified H-1B sponsorship history drawn from DOL LCA disclosure data. Targeting employers with an established H-1B filing track record for consulting roles is more reliable than asking HR teams who may not know their company's sponsorship policy until late in the hiring process.