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Get Access To All JobsAbout Facilities Management Services (FMS) and Construction Services
Facilities Management Services (FMS) supports the RIT community by designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining a high-quality, cost-effective campus environment.
As part of FMS Construction Services, the Small Projects Team plays a key role in enhancing and maintaining the university's buildings and spaces through renovation, improvement, and infrastructure projects that support the evolving needs of the campus.
About the Role
The Project Coordinator primarily self-performs and manages Tier 1 construction and renovation projects, which represent more than 90% of the role. Working under general supervision, the incumbent independently plans, coordinates, and executes routine campus improvement projects while managing project budgets, schedules, quality, and contractor performance. Responsibilities include obtaining contractor estimates, coordinating and overseeing work performed by vendors, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Through hands-on project execution and coordination, the Project Coordinator develops project management, technical, customer service, and fiscal skills while supporting the ongoing enhancement of the university's facilities and spaces. Opportunities may exist to assist with projects in higher tiers based on departmental needs and project assignments.
Types of Projects
Projects are categorized into four tiers based on size, complexity, risk, and institutional impact. The Project Coordinator primarily manages and self-performs Tier 1 projects, which include routine campus improvements such as painting, flooring, card access and security upgrades, entrance door improvements, shelving installations, and office or classroom refreshes. Tier 2 projects typically involve larger renovations and infrastructure improvements, including office and classroom renovations, restroom upgrades, common area enhancements, and building system replacements. Tier 3 projects consist of major renovations, new construction, and significant site improvements that require greater coordination and may span multiple phases. Tier 4 projects represent the university's most complex and strategically important capital initiatives, including landmark facilities, major campus developments, and multi-year projects involving multiple divisions and stakeholders.
Why Join Our Team
Work with a team that values hard work and the difference it makes every day. FMS provides dependable, year-round employment and hands-on training to help you grow on the job.
Benefits
Eligible for RIT’s comprehensive benefits program, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Sick and vacation time
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Retirement and financial planning resources
- Educational benefits for employees and dependents
- Employee wellness program
- Free use of on-site fitness facilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Participates in meetings with project requestors to establish scope, job schedules, priorities, and timeline
- Assists in the review and approval of contract plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate building codes and project requirements
- Attends pre-construction meetings and assists with the review of contract bidding documents
- Supports project budget management by researching and providing cost estimates for labor, materials and equipment. Receives pay requests from contractors and approves for payment
- Performs work on projects and assists in monitoring project progress. Ensures procedures and materials comply with specifications
- Tracks construction processes using appropriate software
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of construction/renovation processes
- Knowledge of building structures and systems
- Skill in organization and time management
- Skill in customer service and establishing relationships with stakeholders/project requestors
- Ability to use software systems for project management
- Ability to assist with aspects of project/construction, from establishing the budget to delivering on budget
Minimum Education & Experience
- Associate's degree in related field
- 1 year of relevant experience
- Equivalent combination of experience & education may be considered
Job Level Overview
Operations, Administrative, Service, or Technical Support Level 2 - An intermediate level role with working foundational knowledge and skills to perform routine and occasionally non-routine tasks. Tasks may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. May provide assistance to entry level staff.
FLSA Category
Non-Exempt
Work Location
On Campus
Compensation
$19.65-$26.00
Application Materials
When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
About Facilities Management Services (FMS) and Construction Services
Facilities Management Services (FMS) supports the RIT community by designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining a high-quality, cost-effective campus environment.
As part of FMS Construction Services, the Small Projects Team plays a key role in enhancing and maintaining the university's buildings and spaces through renovation, improvement, and infrastructure projects that support the evolving needs of the campus.
About the Role
The Project Coordinator primarily self-performs and manages Tier 1 construction and renovation projects, which represent more than 90% of the role. Working under general supervision, the incumbent independently plans, coordinates, and executes routine campus improvement projects while managing project budgets, schedules, quality, and contractor performance. Responsibilities include obtaining contractor estimates, coordinating and overseeing work performed by vendors, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Through hands-on project execution and coordination, the Project Coordinator develops project management, technical, customer service, and fiscal skills while supporting the ongoing enhancement of the university's facilities and spaces. Opportunities may exist to assist with projects in higher tiers based on departmental needs and project assignments.
Types of Projects
Projects are categorized into four tiers based on size, complexity, risk, and institutional impact. The Project Coordinator primarily manages and self-performs Tier 1 projects, which include routine campus improvements such as painting, flooring, card access and security upgrades, entrance door improvements, shelving installations, and office or classroom refreshes. Tier 2 projects typically involve larger renovations and infrastructure improvements, including office and classroom renovations, restroom upgrades, common area enhancements, and building system replacements. Tier 3 projects consist of major renovations, new construction, and significant site improvements that require greater coordination and may span multiple phases. Tier 4 projects represent the university's most complex and strategically important capital initiatives, including landmark facilities, major campus developments, and multi-year projects involving multiple divisions and stakeholders.
Why Join Our Team
Work with a team that values hard work and the difference it makes every day. FMS provides dependable, year-round employment and hands-on training to help you grow on the job.
Benefits
Eligible for RIT’s comprehensive benefits program, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Sick and vacation time
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Retirement and financial planning resources
- Educational benefits for employees and dependents
- Employee wellness program
- Free use of on-site fitness facilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Participates in meetings with project requestors to establish scope, job schedules, priorities, and timeline
- Assists in the review and approval of contract plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate building codes and project requirements
- Attends pre-construction meetings and assists with the review of contract bidding documents
- Supports project budget management by researching and providing cost estimates for labor, materials and equipment. Receives pay requests from contractors and approves for payment
- Performs work on projects and assists in monitoring project progress. Ensures procedures and materials comply with specifications
- Tracks construction processes using appropriate software
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of construction/renovation processes
- Knowledge of building structures and systems
- Skill in organization and time management
- Skill in customer service and establishing relationships with stakeholders/project requestors
- Ability to use software systems for project management
- Ability to assist with aspects of project/construction, from establishing the budget to delivering on budget
Minimum Education & Experience
- Associate's degree in related field
- 1 year of relevant experience
- Equivalent combination of experience & education may be considered
Job Level Overview
Operations, Administrative, Service, or Technical Support Level 2 - An intermediate level role with working foundational knowledge and skills to perform routine and occasionally non-routine tasks. Tasks may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. May provide assistance to entry level staff.
FLSA Category
Non-Exempt
Work Location
On Campus
Compensation
$19.65-$26.00
Application Materials
When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Project Management Coordinator
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility depends on a direct relationship between your degree field and the coordinator role. A general business or management degree usually qualifies, but a degree in an unrelated field creates RFE risk. Pull your O*NET profile for SOC code 11-3021 to confirm the stated education requirement.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Project Management Coordinator roles by employers who have previously certified LCAs with DOL. Prior filings signal an established sponsorship process, which reduces delays during your H-1B petition and cap registration window.
Confirm prevailing wage level before negotiating
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for the role at the work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-3021 and your metro area before entering negotiations so you know the Level I through Level IV thresholds your employer must certify.
Ask whether your employer uses cap-exempt institutions
Coordinators placed at universities, nonprofit research organizations, or government entities may be filed under a cap-exempt petition, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. Ask hiring managers directly whether the end client or worksite qualifies, especially in project-based staffing or consulting arrangements.
Time your job search around the cap registration window
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration each year in March for petitions with an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, structure your offer letter timeline so your employer can register during that window. Missing it means waiting a full year for the next cycle.
Document project scope and degree nexus before filing
USCIS frequently issues RFEs for coordinator titles arguing the role doesn't require a specific degree. Your employer's support letter should describe discrete technical or analytical deliverables tied to your degree field, not just administrative coordination tasks, to withstand that scrutiny.
H-1B Visa Project Management Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Management Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field. Coordinator titles that emphasize administrative support rather than technical or analytical work can face RFEs. Roles tied to IT, engineering, or financial projects with clear degree requirements in those fields have a stronger case. Your employer's job description and support letter need to make that connection explicit.
How do I find Project Management Coordinator employers that sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters coordinator roles by employers with verified DOL LCA filing history, so you're only seeing companies that have gone through the H-1B process before. You can also cross-reference the OFLC public disclosure data, which lists every certified LCA by employer name, job title, and work location, to confirm a company's recent filing activity before applying.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Project Management Coordinator contract ends early?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new H-1B employer, change status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before that window closes. If you're on a project-based contract, build this timeline into your job search so you're not starting from zero during the grace period.
Can a staffing agency sponsor my H-1B for a Project Management Coordinator placement?
Yes, but USCIS scrutinizes third-party placement arrangements closely for coordinator roles. The staffing agency is the petitioner and must demonstrate that the end client's position qualifies as a specialty occupation. You'll need documentation from the end client confirming the role requirements and duration. USCIS may also require an itinerary if you'll work across multiple sites.
What SOC code is used for Project Management Coordinator roles on an LCA?
Most Project Management Coordinator positions are filed under SOC code 11-3021, which covers Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists. Your employer selects the code when filing the LCA with DOL, and it determines the prevailing wage level USCIS will check against your offered salary. Verify the code matches your actual duties using O*NET before your employer submits the LCA.