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Transportation Project Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field. Employers in infrastructure, transit, and consulting regularly file LCAs for this title. The 85,000-cap lottery applies, with registration typically opening in March each year.
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Location: McDonough, GA | Department: HDO Operations | Job Type: Full-time | Pay: $21.50-$23.00
About the Role: Your Impact
As a Transportation Specialist, you are a critical link in Wayfair's logistics network, responsible for optimizing the supply chain and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods. You are the key contact for coordinating and managing the movement of freight, maintaining precise inventory fidelity in warehouse systems, and proactively resolving transportation issues. Your primary goal is to ensure "perfect" orders run smoothly from the moment they're received at the terminal until they are dispatched for final-mile delivery.
Why Join Our Team? (Your Perks & Growth)
- Competitive Pay: The listed pay rate/range is just the start with potential for OT, shift differential, and bonuses.
- Earn up to a $1,200 Peak Season Bonus on top of your hourly pay — apply today!
- Comprehensive Benefits: Potential for medical, dental, vision, 401 (k) match, and paid time off based on role type.
- Safety First Culture: We are relentlessly focused on a safe work environment for all employees.
- Growth Opportunities: We value data-driven decisions and promote from within, offering clear paths for career advancement in operations, team leadership, and management.
What You’ll Do (Core Responsibilities)
Your duties focus on logistics execution, inventory reconciliation, and route management:
- Route & Dispatch Management: Review and scrub daily route publishing for accuracy, including identifying issues like address discrepancies, cube issues, and geocode problems. Assign drivers and tablets to routes. Oversee loadout processes, including troubleshooting driver questions and managing rescheduled stops.
- Exception & Inventory Reconciliation: Identify and reconcile inbound and outbound exceptions (e.g., damage, short shipments, mis-shipments, overweight cartons). Monitor inventory accuracy and perform regular scrubs of cycle count results. Inventory and process freight returning after a missed or refused delivery.
- Reverse Logistics & Paperwork: Manage reverse logistics by setting up schedules for outgoing freight (returns, liquidation, donation, disposal) and maintaining carrier relationships. Print any necessary paperwork for delivery teams (e.g., BOLs), correcting errors as needed.
- Communication & Reporting: Write and distribute an "end of shift" report to all terminal staff and necessary partner teams. Communicate with routing teams regarding route data, capacity, and stop adjustments. Support Customer Service and other partner teams to maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Operational Support: Assist with direct warehouse tasks (e.g., loading/unloading, deluxing, picking) when staffing levels require additional support. Maintain a clean and organized work area.
What You’ll Need (Minimum Requirements)
- Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in a similar role is required. Experience in Logistics or Transportation is highly preferred. A BA/BS is preferred.
- Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer-centric approach. Ability to multitask and navigate through various systems and tools. Must be well-organized and detail-oriented.
- Technical Acumen: Comfort with Microsoft Office and learning new technologies. Proficiency with systems like Descartes and other inventory/order processing software is a plus.
- Physical Capability:
- The ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work a full shift (8+ hours a day) in a dynamic, non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.
- The ability to frequently lift and move merchandise up to 75+ lbs. unassisted.
- Education/Experience (Preferred): High School diploma or GED is preferable. Previous warehouse experience is preferable.
Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
Need Technical Assistance?
For more information about applying for a career at Wayfair, visit our FAQ page here.
About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.
Transportation Specialist
Location: McDonough, GA | Department: HDO Operations | Job Type: Full-time | Pay: $21.50-$23.00
About the Role: Your Impact
As a Transportation Specialist, you are a critical link in Wayfair's logistics network, responsible for optimizing the supply chain and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods. You are the key contact for coordinating and managing the movement of freight, maintaining precise inventory fidelity in warehouse systems, and proactively resolving transportation issues. Your primary goal is to ensure "perfect" orders run smoothly from the moment they're received at the terminal until they are dispatched for final-mile delivery.
Why Join Our Team? (Your Perks & Growth)
- Competitive Pay: The listed pay rate/range is just the start with potential for OT, shift differential, and bonuses.
- Earn up to a $1,200 Peak Season Bonus on top of your hourly pay — apply today!
- Comprehensive Benefits: Potential for medical, dental, vision, 401 (k) match, and paid time off based on role type.
- Safety First Culture: We are relentlessly focused on a safe work environment for all employees.
- Growth Opportunities: We value data-driven decisions and promote from within, offering clear paths for career advancement in operations, team leadership, and management.
What You’ll Do (Core Responsibilities)
Your duties focus on logistics execution, inventory reconciliation, and route management:
- Route & Dispatch Management: Review and scrub daily route publishing for accuracy, including identifying issues like address discrepancies, cube issues, and geocode problems. Assign drivers and tablets to routes. Oversee loadout processes, including troubleshooting driver questions and managing rescheduled stops.
- Exception & Inventory Reconciliation: Identify and reconcile inbound and outbound exceptions (e.g., damage, short shipments, mis-shipments, overweight cartons). Monitor inventory accuracy and perform regular scrubs of cycle count results. Inventory and process freight returning after a missed or refused delivery.
- Reverse Logistics & Paperwork: Manage reverse logistics by setting up schedules for outgoing freight (returns, liquidation, donation, disposal) and maintaining carrier relationships. Print any necessary paperwork for delivery teams (e.g., BOLs), correcting errors as needed.
- Communication & Reporting: Write and distribute an "end of shift" report to all terminal staff and necessary partner teams. Communicate with routing teams regarding route data, capacity, and stop adjustments. Support Customer Service and other partner teams to maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Operational Support: Assist with direct warehouse tasks (e.g., loading/unloading, deluxing, picking) when staffing levels require additional support. Maintain a clean and organized work area.
What You’ll Need (Minimum Requirements)
- Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in a similar role is required. Experience in Logistics or Transportation is highly preferred. A BA/BS is preferred.
- Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer-centric approach. Ability to multitask and navigate through various systems and tools. Must be well-organized and detail-oriented.
- Technical Acumen: Comfort with Microsoft Office and learning new technologies. Proficiency with systems like Descartes and other inventory/order processing software is a plus.
- Physical Capability:
- The ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work a full shift (8+ hours a day) in a dynamic, non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.
- The ability to frequently lift and move merchandise up to 75+ lbs. unassisted.
- Education/Experience (Preferred): High School diploma or GED is preferable. Previous warehouse experience is preferable.
Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
Need Technical Assistance?
For more information about applying for a career at Wayfair, visit our FAQ page here.
About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Transportation Project Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to transportation project management. Civil engineering, construction management, and urban planning degrees qualify cleanly. A general business degree alone often triggers an RFE, so gather transcripts and course descriptions that show engineering or infrastructure coursework.
Target infrastructure consultants over general contractors
Engineering consulting firms like AECOM, WSP, and HDR file H-1B petitions regularly for project management roles tied to specific transportation contracts. General contractors often classify these roles differently, making specialty occupation harder to establish in the petition.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for transportation or engineering roles. This cuts through listings from employers who won't file, letting you focus applications where sponsorship is already established practice.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for transportation project managers in your target metro before you enter salary discussions.
Attach project documentation to your petition package
H-1B petitions for project manager roles sometimes face RFEs questioning whether the position truly requires a specialized degree. Include executed project contracts, your scope-of-work description, and any PE licensure or PMP certification to reinforce the specialty occupation argument your employer's attorney is building.
Plan your timeline around the April 1 filing window
H-1B cap petitions can only be filed from April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in summer or fall, your start date will be the following October. Confirm your employer understands this timeline before you resign from a current role.
H-1B Visa Transportation Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Transportation Project Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as civil engineering, construction management, or transportation planning. The employer must demonstrate in the LCA and I-129 petition that the role isn't performable by someone with an unrelated degree. Roles tied to public infrastructure contracts or regulated engineering work have a stronger specialty occupation argument than general construction coordination roles.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Transportation Project Managers?
Engineering consulting firms, transit authorities, state DOT contractors, and large infrastructure developers consistently file H-1B LCAs for this role. Firms working on federally funded transportation projects are particularly active sponsors because contract requirements often mandate credentialed project management. You can identify employers with verified H-1B filing history for this job title by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by role and employer.
Can a PMP certification substitute for a bachelor's degree in the H-1B petition?
No. USCIS requires a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a directly related field as the baseline for specialty occupation. A PMP certification strengthens the petition by demonstrating professional standards, but it doesn't replace the degree requirement. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency showing equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's is required.
How does working on a multi-state transportation project affect my H-1B petition?
If your role requires you to work at multiple project sites across state lines, your employer must file a separate LCA for each work location where you'll spend significant time. Short-term placements under ten consecutive workdays may qualify for a short-term placement exception, but ongoing project work at a second site requires its own LCA certified at the prevailing wage for that location.
What happens to my H-1B status if my transportation project ends before my petition expires?
If your employer terminates your employment before your H-1B end date, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during that window, and you can begin work once USCIS receives it. Project-based roles in infrastructure carry this risk, so tracking your project timeline against your I-94 expiration is practical planning, not just formality.