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H-1B visa jobs for Project Manager Engineers sit at the intersection of technical expertise and organizational leadership, requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field. Sponsoring employers file a certified LCA and I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year status period.
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At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.
Position Brand Description:
The Global Facilities Delivery (GFD) Organization, part of Corporate Engineering and Continuous Improvement, delivers new and renovated capital assets around the world. Our mission is accomplished through a highly leveraged organization of design, construction and qualification contractors. Many of the assets delivered focus on medical innovation and delivering innovative solutions to patients. Some of the assets delivered will support an expansion in supply of existing medicines or making the supply chain more robust. The Design Lead (DL) will serve in the following capacity:
Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for the overall design delivery for capital project(s).
- Coordinate all design for the Project Manager during all design phases of the project and be responsible in delivering the conceptual design review and basic design review.
- Direct the development of the design requirements.
- Assist in development and maintenance of the design schedule to meet the project needs.
- Participate in the selection of the A/E firms.
- Coordinate with A/E firms to develop earned value progress systems to measure progress by discipline (monitor work versus invoice amounts).
- Expedite design decisions and coordinate information flow between the design team and system owners.
- Be responsible for ensuring the design meets approved intent through interactions between the design firm, design specialists, engineering tech center disciplines, and end user/customer.
- Be responsible for design activities and governance, resolving design-related problems.
- Examine areas of inefficiency and develop strategies for improvement to direct the design team to meet or improve on the design hours plan.
- Review and approve along with the respective Project Manager the key design project personnel (both internal and external resources).
- Work with Engineering Tech Center resources and other key project team technical/constructability resources to address and resolve design issues.
- Ensure replication is achieved during design when applicable.
- Support the Project Manager for value engineering exercises efforts to maximize project opportunities.
- Review design-related invoices prior to approval and participate in KPI reviews/assessments.
- Participate in the selection of the verification professional services.
- Take an active role/be responsible in mentoring and developing others, sometimes external to the organization.
Basic Requirements:
- BS in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
- Minimum of 12 years of manufacturing and/or engineering experience supporting pharmaceutical or API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) networks
Additional Preferences:
- Pharmaceutical process or project engineer experience
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to effectively facilitate conflict to resolution
- Ability to influence all levels of the project and site personnel
- Understanding of the capital project delivery process, A/E design activities, and the understanding of the available Lilly technical resources (user reps, Engineering Tech Center resources, and design specialists)
- Demonstrated values that are consistent with the Lilly values
- Able to frame complex decisions/analyses, facilitate to a decision, and implement according to the plan
- Ability to create creditability and influence to align decision agreements between site(s), corporate engineering, A/E firm decision-makers, and stakeholders who have differing opinions
- Experience facilitating issue resolution, anticipating scope changes, and implementing projects safely with quality, speed and value
- Willingness to relocate and/or travel to locations outside of home state/country and have the demonstrated ability to work from long distances with little supervision
- Comfortable maintaining an in-office presence 3-4 days per week
Additional Information:
- Travel can be both domestic and international, on average about 25%, depending on the phase of the project
- The potential of co-location at the A/E firm or the job site for periods of time could occur based on project needs
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$130,500 - $211,200
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Pull your O*NET occupation profile for Project Manager Engineer roles and confirm your degree field maps directly to the position's technical duties. USCIS scrutinizes whether a generalist management degree genuinely supports an engineering-specific role, so a specialized engineering or construction management credential strengthens your petition considerably.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed certified LCAs for Project Manager Engineer roles. Employers with an established H-1B visa filing track record have internal HR processes that make the sponsorship timeline more predictable, reducing the risk of delays caused by first-time petitioner errors.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your target city and job title through the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations. Your employer must certify a wage at or above the applicable DOL wage level on the LCA, so knowing the Level I through Level IV thresholds lets you assess whether an offer will clear USCIS and DOL review without complications.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
Project Manager Engineers frequently move between client sites or construction locations. Each distinct worksite requires its own DOL-certified LCA before work begins there. Clarify this with HR during the offer stage so your employer files amendments proactively rather than scrambling to certify new locations after the fact.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically between roles
If you leave an H-1B employer, you have a 60-day grace period to secure a new sponsoring employer and have an H-1B transfer petition filed. Project Manager Engineer roles often have longer hiring cycles, so starting outreach early and having your credential documents ready accelerates the transfer process within that window.
Front-load technical documentation for the I-129 petition
Gather your engineering degree transcripts, professional licenses, and any project portfolio evidence before the I-129 is filed. USCIS requests for evidence on Project Manager Engineer petitions often challenge the specialty occupation nexus, so proactively including duty descriptions tied to your degree field reduces the likelihood of delays.
H-1B Visa Project Manager Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Manager Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, when the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a directly related technical field, it typically qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules. USCIS evaluates the actual duties, not just the job title, so your employer's job description must demonstrate that degree-level technical knowledge is a normal requirement for the role, not an optional credential.
How long does H-1B status last for a Project Manager Engineer?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued H-1B extensions are possible only if an employer-sponsored green card petition has reached a specific stage under AC21 portability rules. USCIS determines eligibility for those extensions based on your priority date and the status of your pending immigrant petition.
What happens to my H-1B if I move to a different project site?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires a separately certified Labor Condition Application filed with DOL. Your employer must file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS when there is a material change in your work location. Short-term placements at non-listed sites are governed by DOL short-term placement rules, but extended assignments at a new location require a new certified LCA before work begins.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Project Manager Engineer roles?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for engineering and project management roles, letting you focus your applications on companies already familiar with the sponsorship process. Prioritizing employers with established H-1B programs shortens your timeline because their HR and legal teams know what USCIS requires and can move quickly once an offer is extended.
Can my employer use a single LCA if I work across multiple client sites as a Project Manager Engineer?
No. DOL requires a certified LCA for each worksite where you perform H-1B labor. Project Manager Engineers who rotate between client locations or construction sites must have their employer file and certify a separate LCA for each location before work begins there. Confirm during your offer negotiation that your employer understands this requirement and has a process for filing LCA amendments as project assignments change.